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Industrial Energy Efficiency

In two instructional sessions, Todd Rusk and Riyaz Shipchandler will present a practical introduction to industrial energy efficiency.   Participants will be able to identify common opportunities for reducing electricity and natural gas usage and to calculate the associated energy and cost savings.  Explore the opportunities for improvement in your work place with a energy assessment assignment prior to the second session.  Assignment requirements: gather at least 12 months of your workplace energy utility bills.

Specific topics include:

• Power and energy basics
• Understanding energy utility bills
• Intro to energy auditing
• Common energy efficiency opportunities and savings calculations, motor-driven systems, compressed air, boiler/steam systems, process heating, lighting, HVAC
• Energy assessment assignment: analyze 12 months or more of your workplace’s energy utility bills, conduct a preliminary assessment to identify potential energy efficiency opportunities, and present your findings on the second day.
• Introduction to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming
• Introduction to renewable energy
• Additional resources

Thu Feb 12 & 19            1pm – 5pm
WBT 905-960                 Deadline Feb 5
Fee: $155                     

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Green Industrial Performance through Waste Minimization

Improve your industrial competitiveness through better materials use. Tim Lindsey will show you how to identify process losses and potential efficiency improvements in packaging, industrial parts and facilities cleaning, fluids purification, water use minimization and purification, and construction activities. Specific topics include best practices and technologies to improve performance through waste minimization, pollution prevention, recycling, green process development, activity based cost accounting and improving the value of by-products.

Thu Mar 12             1pm – 5pm
WBT 906-960          Deadline Mar 5
Fee: $85                

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GO Green and Save Money:  Fiscally Sound Green Business Practices

Save money and improve your organization's environmental performance through green business practices!  Specific topics include: greening the office, green purchasing, activity based cost accounting, greening the supply chain, recycling, and green cleaning/janitorial practices. Laura Barnes will also cover energy efficiency opportunities associated with common office functions, such as heating/air conditioning, electronic devices, appliances, and lighting.

Thu Apr 16             1pm – 5pm
WBT 907-960          Deadline Apr 9
Fee: $85                

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Intensive LEED AP Exam Preparation Course for LEED-NC 2.2 (Hybrid)

Parkland College Business Training in cooperation with Illinois State University (ISU) are offering certificate training specifically designed to help professionals successfully take the LEED AP exam and achieve highest understanding of the current LEED green building requirements and processes. The target audience includes: contractors/ subcontractors, architects, facility managers, building owners, city officials, and community members who want to become LEED-accredited and sustainability-oriented professionals and consumers to enhance the sustainability of their projects.  The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a market-driven green building rating system developed and managed by US Green Building Council (USGBC) to support the widespread adoption of sustainable design and construction through its certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (AP) are individuals who play a critical role in bridging the green building providers and consumers by participating in the green design process, supporting integrated design, and streamlining the LEED certification process.  

CIT 700-960           Deadline Jan 30

Fee $ 1225 (book additional - not required)

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This course offers two instructor-led sessions to provide participants with a quick start on the exam preparation process. In addition, six online modules are offered to complement the in-class meetings and deepen technical understanding of the LEED standards, credits, and requirements.  Participants receive a Certificate of Completion from Illinois State University.

Online modules include materials and exercises pertaining to sustainable sites. Exam Preparation topics include: knowledge of credit intents/requirements, project and team coordination, LEED process implementation, technical analysis for LEED credits as well as the specific topics covered during each module.

The LEED New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide Third Edition may be purchased but is not required.

Week 1: LEED AP Exam Guide and the LEED Rating System and Study Guide

Fri Feb 6          9am–4pm            

       
Join Dr. Borinara Park as he discusses  the LEED AP Exam Guide including candidate qualifications; exam tracks, structure, content, and format; time requirements and commitment level; exam specifications; and exam procedure, registration, and scheduling. In addition, review the LEED Rating System and Study Guide, specifically, resources and references; LEED-NC rating system: prerequisites, credits, and certification; LEED registration and certification process; CIR (Credit Interpretation Rulings); and documentation and submittals.

Week 2: Sustainable Sites

ONLINE-3 hours

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention/ Site Selection/ Development Density & Community Connectivity/ Brownfield Redevelopment/ Alternative Transportation/ Site Development/ Storm Water Design/ Heat Island Effect/ Light Pollution Reduction

Week 3: Water Efficiency

ONLINE-3 hours

Water Efficient Landscaping/ Innovative Wastewater Technologies/ Water Use Reduction

Week 4: Energy & Atmosphere

ONLINE-3 hours

Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems/ Energy Performance/ Refrigerant Management/ On-Site Renewable Energy/ Measurement & Verification/ Green Power

Week 5: Materials & Resources

ONLINE-3 hours

Recyclables/ Building Reuse/ Construction Waste Management/ Materials Reuse/ Recycled Content/ Regional Materials/ Rapidly Renewable Materials/ Certified Wood.

Week 6: Indoor Environmental Quality

ONLINE-3 hours

Indoor Air Quality Performance/ Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control/ Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring/ Increased Ventilation/ Construction IAQ Management Plan/ Low-Emitting Materials/ Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control/ Controllability of Systems/ Thermal Comfort Design & Verification/ Daylight & Views.

Week 7: Innovation in Design

ONLINE-3 hours

Innovative Design and Exemplary Performance

Week 8: LEED AP Exam Preparation

Fri Apr 3          9am–4pm               

Dr. Borinara Park will review concepts, standards, terminology and acronyms.  In addition, participants will complete a practice exam and discuss exam tips and strategies.