- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course 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(s)
- Acceptance into the SEMAC or BCEM programs.
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$688.76
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Illustrate the rationale of sustainable energy management and outline the role of the energy manager in an organization.
- Evaluate the short and long-term impacts of energy management including benefits and costs.
- Differentiate between energy and electric rate structures for various energy sources including electricity, natural gas, oil, steam, and hot water.
- Outline factors that affect energy pricing and costs.
- Outline the nature of energy, its forms, modes of transfer and applications.
- Quantify the relationship between units of energy; greenhouse gases (GHGs) and cost.
- Analyze the information provided in utility billing.
- Apply rate structures for various energy sources (electricity, natural gas, oil, steam, chilled water and hot water).
- Calculate the basic relationships between weather, conditioned area and energy usage to establish basic performance indicators using common software tools.
- Compare options for renewable and on-site energy generation.
Effective as of Fall 2012
Related Programs
Energy Basics (CESA 5100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Building Controls & Energy Management
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Sustainable Energy Management
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of CESA 5100 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 39325
Dates
Wed Oct 02 - Wed Dec 04
- 10 weeks
- CRN 39325
- Domestic fees $688.76
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For success in the SEMAC and BCEM programs, students should have the following: (i) English language proficiency, (ii) Math 11 or equivalent, (iii) basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, (iv) post secondary diploma or degree in a related field or related trade qualification (e.g. electrician), and (v) 3-5 years of work experience. The department will confirm you prior experience and education prior to the course start. If you are uncertain you meet these requirements, please contact the department (zeb@bcit.ca) to discuss your education and experience. This course is a 10-week course with online lectures on 10 Wednesdays: October 2 - December 4 (6PM-8PM). Instructional sessions are delivered through a live interactive web-lecture through online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub) requiring web camera and headset with microphone to participate. Additional independent learning is completed in the online course portal.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.