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Overview

Why Attend

Most buildings aren't wasting energy because of one dramatic failure — they're wasting it in a hundred small, unnoticed ways. A schedule that never got updated after a renovation. A chiller running harder than it needs to. A utility bill nobody actually reads line by line. Building Energy Efficiency is what surfaces those small losses and turns fixing them into a disciplined, ongoing practice rather than an occasional cleanup.

That discipline runs on specifics: tight utilities management that catches billing errors and consumption spikes early, real HVAC optimization rather than guesswork on setpoints, and energy audits that actually get acted on instead of filed away. The Building Energy Efficiency and Utilities Management for Facilities Professionals training course, is built to make that discipline second nature.

Participants leave able to spot where energy is genuinely being lost, prioritize fixes by real payback rather than guesswork, and manage utilities with the kind of oversight that keeps costs under control long-term.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the operational and financial case for prioritizing Building Energy Efficiency.
Manage utilities management processes, including billing accuracy and consumption tracking.
Apply HVAC optimization techniques to reduce energy use without compromising comfort.
Conduct energy audits that identify realistic, high-impact efficiency opportunities.
Prioritize energy efficiency projects based on cost, payback, and operational disruption.
Monitor energy performance continuously rather than through one-off reviews.
Build a business case for energy efficiency investments that leadership will approve.

Target Group

Facilities and energy managers
Utilities and procurement professionals
HVAC engineers and building operations staff
Maintenance managers responsible for energy-related equipment
Facilities directors overseeing energy budgets and efficiency initiatives

Course Outline

The Case for Building Energy Efficiency

Why small, unaddressed inefficiencies add up to significant cost
The link between energy efficiency and overall facility performance
Building a culture of ongoing energy accountability

Utilities Management Fundamentals

Understanding utility billing structures and contract terms
Tracking consumption data to catch errors and anomalies early
Negotiating utility contracts and rate structures effectively

HVAC Optimization

Common sources of HVAC energy waste
Optimizing setpoints, schedules, and equipment sequencing
Balancing HVAC optimization with occupant comfort requirements

Conducting Effective Energy Audits

Structuring an energy audit, from data collection to analysis
Identifying quick wins versus longer-term capital projects
Turning audit findings into an actionable improvement plan

Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Investments

Evaluating projects based on cost, payback period, and impact
Sequencing efficiency projects to build momentum and results
Balancing capital investment against operational efficiency measures

Continuous Energy Performance Monitoring

Setting up ongoing measurement and verification practices
Using energy data to detect performance drift over time
Sustaining efficiency gains through regular review and maintenance

Building the Business Case for Energy Efficiency

Communicating energy efficiency value in financial terms
Securing leadership buy-in and budget approval
Reporting on energy efficiency outcomes to sustain ongoing investment

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.

2027 Schedule & Fees

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

Building Energy Efficiency and Utilities Management for Facilities Professionals Training Course

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees