Monday, May 3rd to Thursday, May 6th
This course will provide a combination of practical and classroom training and is designed for practitioners who are committed or assigned to the ongoing responsibility of recreation facility energy usage and budget reduction. The content will focus on aquatic and artificial ice operations in both a stand alone facility, as well as multi-use type buildings, however, some of the information will be transferable to other non-recreation municipal building operations.
A key focus of the course will be an improved understanding of where energy is used and how energy usage and/or costs can be reduced. This comprehension is a fundamental requirement for energy managers to advance savings opportunities in any recreation facility. Effective techniques will be shared to allow participants to build a business case to support energy management initiatives. Practical experience and proven case studies will be illustrated by an energy efficiency facilitation team. Upon completion, participants should be able to return to their facilities and advance energy management issues and recommend capital investment for long-term operational savings. Although not essential, participants will benefit from having previously completed any of the following ORFA courses: Basic Refrigeration, Advanced Refrigeration Facility Operator, Recreation Facility Environmental Systems (HVAC/R), Essentials of Swimming Pool Operations or Aquatic Facility Operations - Beyond the Basics. It is recommended that those attending this course have a strong understanding of the mechanical and operational best practices and technological requirements of a typical recreation environment. A minimum of two years practical energy management experience is also recommended.
Topics include:
- Energy action planning for recreation facilities
- Understanding energy potential
- Energy system specific training
- Whole building energy initiatives
- Energy strategic implementation of energy conservation opportunities
- Energy billing and the impact on the facility
- Energy performance verification of initiatives
- Initiative maintenance (to ensure that energy savings continue to be realized after implementation)
- Round table discussions on participants energy management projects (bring your proposed project along for a possible classroom assessment)
Facilitator: Ian B. Storey, P.Eng. President, I.B. Storey Inc.
