Energy Management Systems

Alternative title: Energy Management Systems: How They Work, Strategies for Energy Savings, Planning for Implementation

Facility control systems can range in size from relatively simple local controls for a single piece of equipment to complex, integrated networks designed to coordinate, manage, and control all of the primary energy-using systems in multiple buildings.

This one-day seminar presents a review of common HVAC system configurations, the fundamentals of how energy management systems (EMS) are constructed and how they work, an overview of communication networks, and how EMS are able to maximize energy-use savings. It focuses on how to maximize savings using the most current technology in HVAC control methods.

In addition, this seminar presents a practical, systematic approach for identifying, designing, and planning the implementation of an energy management control system. Additional topics include conducting equipment studies and cost/benefit analysis. This seminar is recommended for those who have some understanding of HVAC systems and desire to know more about saving on operating costs with an EMS.