Presents an overview of various energy uses, sources and cost structures, as well as strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs. Conventional and renewable energy sources are discussed. Strategies for energy conservation, fuel switching and changing to passive systems are examined. Behavioural changes as a conservation strategy are introduced. The rationale for sustainable energy management within existing buildings is explored. Prerequisite: Diploma in related Trade or Technology and permission from the Program Coordinator, Steve Finn.

Presents an overview of various conventional energy dependent building systems, conventional and alternative passive systems, and their interaction with each other, including lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation. Examines non-mechanical building systems, such as building envelope, insulation, windows, glazing, as well as building systems controls. Strategies for existing buildings will be differentiated from those for new construction, with focus on energy management in existing buildings. Building performance improvements, including energy performance, through building recommissioning or continuous commissioning, will be examined. Introduces energy performance simulation (computer modeling) as a tool to establish baselines and change scenarios for energy reduction strategies. Prerequisites: CESA 1101

Presents an overview of various energy policies, laws, codes, standards, and building rating systems for existing buildings. Introduces energy requirements, targets, and performance measures currently mandated or suggested as best practices, as well as upcoming further reduction requirements. Prerequisites: CESA 1101 and CESA 1102

Presents the actions, policies, strategies and management systems required by Energy Managers to effectively manage facilities energy use and liaise with day-to-day operations. Presents an overview of various energy-dependent business operations such as: fleet, procurement, and related less energy intensive alternatives. Provides a field trip to actual sites to practically see energy monitoring, DDC, asset and Maintenance management systems and discuss day to day issues with field experts. Presents update on the latest energy management technologies and businesses. Prerequisites: CESA 1101 and CESA 1102

Presents an overview of energy audits aimed at identifying opportunities for energy reduction in existing buildings. Students will gain an understanding on how to procure an energy audit, how to carry out an energy audit, how to evaluate energy audits competed and how to plan for the implementation of the findings. Prerequisites: CESA 2102

Presents an overview of various marketing principles aimed at gaining acceptance for energy reduction solutions, ranging from needs assessment, to promotion, messaging, and uptake tracking. Presents an overview of various components and approaches of social marketing, aimed at changing personal and group attitudes and behaviours. Introduces concepts of organizational behaviour and change management, including group effects, motivators, and communication techniques, to help facilitate organizational change towards a corporate culture of energy conservation and reduction. Explores negotiation concepts and processes, focusing on joint problem-solving and decision-making. Explores approaches to developing social marketing programs within an organization or for building occupants. Prerequisites: CESA 3101

Presents an overview of various strategic management tools, including business case development, strategic energy management plans, monitoring, targeting and reporting, benchmarking, and sustainability management systems. Explores components of the various tools, incentives, purposes, and performance indicators. Prerequisites: CESA 3101

Presents an overview of various decision-making tools and methodologies. Performance indicators examined include: direct and indirect financial costs and benefits, and nonmonetary costs and benefits. Emphasis is placed on full life cycle costing, assessment and energy analysis. Prerequisites: CESA 3101

Presents an overview of the full scope of the development of an energy management project. Provides a practical opportunity to bring together all the components of an energy management project learned in the Sustainable Energy Manager program by preparing an energy management project plan for a real business or building. Includes preparation of a written report and delivery of an executive summary presentation. Explores various project delivery methods, financing models and perspectives on gaining executive approval. Prerequisites: CESA 3102 and CESA 4101 and CESA 4102