Each facility has different energy needs and by extension, the people running it
need a unique set of skills and knowledge in order to run that facility as
efficiently as possible. To meet this need, the Purdue Technical Assistance
Program (TAP) is introducing a new certification program in energy efficiency
that can be tailored to a company’s needs.ification provides an introduction to managing energy usage and investing in energy efficiency and it does so in a way that is meaningful and useful to facility engineers, plant managers, and other professionals who are charged with the responsibility of accounting for energy consumption. A core set of courses will provide workers with an understanding of how to minimize energy cost and consumption by using a systematic approach to purchase and use of energy while elective courses will tailor the program to the need that are relevant to their workplaces.
Clients will be able to choose from a menu of energy efficiency courses, system optimization workshops, and on-site mentoring consultations. All of the modules have been developed by the US Department of Energy, industry trade organizations, manufacturers, well known engineering firms, or Purdue faculty and staff. The target participants of the Energy Efficiency Practitioner certification program are plant managers, facility engineers, end users, energy purchasing agents, and decision makers. The courses and workshops feature real-world examples and current industry best practices. Many modules contain training in the use of system modeling software and provide continuing education units (CEUs) that can be applied towards maintaining a professional accreditation.
Programs are made up of a combination of off-site workshops and on-site training, mentoring and implementing. To receive the EEP certification from the TAP, students will need to identify a project and analyze the potential energy and energy cost savings of implementation.