Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings, and The Association of Energy Engineers

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Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings, and The
Association of Energy Engineers

• Albert Thumann, P.E., C.E.M.
• Executive Director
• Association of Energy Engineers
• www.aeecenter.org

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• The human appetite for energy appears to be
  insatiable. There are good reasons for the
  continued growth of energy consumption in the
  future the survival needs of the underprivileged
  millions, increased adult life expectations
  stemming from the population boom...and the
  desirable goal of improved quality of life for
  everyone. But there are equally good reasons for
  carefully examining what the consequences of
  energy growth will be after present consumption
  rates have quadrupled. When do we melt the polar
  icecaps? How much land can we afford to set
  aside for energy plants? How much photosynthetic
  smog can we tolerate?"

Astronaut Alfred. M Wordens speech at the first
World Energy Engineering Congress
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Definition of a Green Building

• One that minimizes the negative impact on the
  environment and any long-term damage done to our
  planet
• Green building design needs to incorporate water
  management, use of recycled products, and
  renewable energy sources

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Attributes of Green Buildings

• minimal consumption
• minimal atmospheric emissions
• minimal discharge of harmful liquid effluents and
  solid waste
• minimal negative impacts on site ecosystems
• maximum quality of indoor environment

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Benefits of Green Buildings

• Environmental Benefits conserves natural
  resources, reduces solid waste, and improves air
  and water quality
• Economic Benefits reduces operating costs,
  enhances asset value and profits, increases
  employee productivity, and optimizes life-cycle
  economic performance
• Health and Community Benefits improves air,
  thermal, and acoustic environments, enhances
  occupant comfort and health, minimizes strain on
  the local infrastructure, and contributes to the
  overall quality of life

source United States Green Building Council
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Solutions to Reduce Environmental Impact and
Energy Requirements

• Changing land development practices
• Designing buildings with attention to improved
  construction standards
• Upgrading and reusing existing structures
• Providing more efficient buildings and higher
  quality equipment
• Changing the physical arrangement and
  configuration of buildings
• Carefully selecting construction materials
• Harvesting on-site resources

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Building Codes

• Most states in the USA use the ASHRAE 90 Standard
  as the basis for the energy component of their
  building codes
• ASHRAE American Society of Heating,
  Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers
• ASHRAE 90.1 is used for commercial buildings
• ASHRAE 90.2 is used for residential buildings

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ASHRAE Standard 90.1

• Energy Efficient Design for new buildings sets
  minimum requirements for the energy-efficient
  design of new buildings so they may be
  constructed, operated, and maintained in a manner
  that minimizes the use of energy without
  constraining the building function or
  productivity of the occupants
• US Federal buildings must be built 30 below
  ASHRAE Standard 90.1

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ASHRAE Standard 90.2

• Energy Efficient Design for new low-rise
  residential buildings

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US Green Building Council

• AEE is a corporate member of the USGBC
• AEE is a approved educational provider
• An independent, non profit organization whose
  core purpose is to transform the way buildings
  and communities are designed, built, and
  operated, enabling an environmental friendly
  ,socially responsible, healthy and prosperous
  environment that improves the quality of life.

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LEED

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
• Created by the USGBC in the 1990s
• Defines green structures as those that are
  healthier, more environmentally responsible, and
  more profitable

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US EPAs Energy Star Program

• AEE has partnered with Energy Star
• Provides technical information and tools that
  organizations and consumers need to choose energy
  efficient solutions and best management practices
• Used in over 10,000 buildings in the United States

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Energy Audits

• Energy assessments or audits are performed to
  show areas that need improvement
• Energy professionals can perform energy savings
  calculations to justify the economic need for the
  facility upgrades
• AEEs CEM program provides engineers with the
  tools and knowledge to successfully complete
  professional energy assessments

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AEE Provides Energy Efficiency Infrastructure
Around the World
Eastern Europe
India
Dubai
Ireland
Canada
Mexico
Egypt
South Africa
Cyprus
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AEEs International Program

• Developing chapters which encourage sharing
  information on the latest developments on energy
  efficiency and green buildings
• Improving the practice of energy professionals
  through the CEM Programs
• Improve the practice of energy audits and energy
  service companies by using CEMs

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AEEs Business
Development and Study Mission

• Since 1980s AEE has taken missions to the
  following countries
• China and Southeast Asia
• South America
• South Africa
• Spain, Portugal, and Morocco
• Northern and Eastern Europe
• Australia and New Zealand

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2008 Business Development and Study
Mission

• The 2008 mission will begin on August 23, 2008 to
  India, Nepal, and Tibet
• This trip is being hosted by India/ IISWBM,
  Kolkata Chapter of AEE

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AEEs Mission

• The mission of the Association of Energy
  Engineers is to promote the scientific and
  educational interests of those engaged in the
  energy industry and to foster action for
  sustainable development.

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AEE Membership

• Members receive complimentary subscriptions to
  AEE online journals
• Members receive special discounts on AEE Seminars
  and books
• Members also get to participate in AEE Awards and
  Scholarship Programs

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Books Available for Purchase
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World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC)

• The WEEC 2008 will be held at the Gaylord
  National Convention Center in Washington, DC on
  October 1-3, 2008. It is the most important
  energy event of international scope for end users
  and energy professionals in all areas of the
  energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green
  buildings .
• The WEEC features a large, multi-track
  conference agenda, a full line-up of seminars on
  a variety of current topics, and a comprehensive
  exposition of the market's most promising new
  technologies.
• UAE delegates are invited to attend at a reduced
  rate. This event is annually attended by 4,000
  professionals from 30 countries around the world.

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Live Seminars

• Live seminars consist of two-, three-, and
  five-day programs of live classroom studying
  instructed by top industry experts.
• We hold a variety of professional seminars and
  certification training courses at hotels and
  convention facilities across the U.S. throughout
  the calendar year.

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Online Seminars

• AEE's realtime distance learning programs
  deliver a truly "live" dynamic instructional
  program directly to your home or office. When you
  log onto one of our virtual classrooms, you will
  both hear and see the instructor's presentation
  in real time. All you need to participate is
  access to both the internet and a telephone

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Self-Study Seminars

• AEE's self-paced web-based seminars allow you to
  take advantage of at-home study utilizing the
  power of the internet. You can learn at your own
  pace, while also having the opportunity to
  interact with the course instructor and
  classmates via regularly scheduled chat sessions.
  

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AEE US ChaptersAEE Chapters meet frequently to
discuss issues and new technologies/information
affecting their areas.

• Arizona/Phoenix
• California/Bay Area
• California/San Diego
• California/Southern California
• Colorado/Rocky Mountain
• Connecticut
• Florida/Central Florida
• Florida/Northeast (In Development)
• Florida/Tampa
• Georgia/Atlanta
• Illinois/Chicago
• Illinois/Illiana
• Kansas and Missouri/Kansas City
• Maryland/Baltimore
• Massachusetts/New England
• Michigan/East Michigan
• Michigan/West
• Minnesota/Twin Cities
• New Jersey

• New York/Capitol Region
• New York/Long Island
• New York/New York
• North Carolina/Tarheel
• Ohio/Northern Cleveland/Akron
• Ohio/Southwest
• Ohio/West Central Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania/Central
• Pennsylvania/Greater Philadelphia
• Pennsylvania/Western
• Tennessee/Middle
• Tennessee/Mid-South
• Texas/Austin/San Antonio
• Texas/Lone Star
• Texas/North Texas
• Washington D.C./National Capital Chapter
• Washington/Pacific Northwest
• Wisconsin

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AEE International Chapters

• AEE encourages the development of AEE
  Chapters around the world.

Armenia Borinquen Bulgaria / Plodiv Bulgaria /
Sofia Canada/ Southern Ontario Canada/
Quebec Cyprus Egypt Georgia Georgia /
Adjarian Georgia/ West Georgia Chapter Hong Kong
Hungary Ireland India/ IISWBM, Kolkata Mexico /
Monterrey Poland / Czestochowa Poland /
Warsaw Romania / Cluj-Napoca Russia / Far
East Southern Africa Turkey (In
Development) Ukraine
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AEEs Certification Program

• AEE has certified over 10,000 professionals since
  1981
• AEE certification is recognized in the eyes of
  colleagues, government agencies, present and
  prospective employers, and clients
• Certification promotes quality through continuing
  education to assure a high level of competence
  within constantly changing fields

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Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

• The inaugural CEM program in Dubai was presented
  on December 15-19, 2007 at the Middle East Centre
  for Sustainable Development
• Since the programs inception in 1981, AEE has
  certified 6,000 CEM professionals in 22 countries
• To become a CEM an individual must demonstrate a
  high level of experience, competence,
  proficiency, and ethic fitness in the energy
  management profession
• This program is recognized by the US Department
  of Energy, Office of Federal Energy Management
  Programs (FEMP), and US Agency for International
  Development (USAID)

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• AEE and Austin and San Antonio, Lone Star, and
  North Texas chapters working together for a
  greener energy future
• Thank You!