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SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Energy and Carbon

Topic

Training

Question #

E12.1 — Training in Energy and Carbon

Question

Did the building operations and management team receive Energy and Carbon training in the previous three years?

Applicability

Applicable to Office, Healthcare, Enclosed Shopping Centre, Universal and Multi-Unit Residential buildings

Answer

Indicate which topics are covered in the training:

    • Assessment, Planning, ECMs and CRMs, Operations & Maintenance Optimization – Yes or No
    • Benchmarking, Tracking & Monitoring – Yes or No
    • Controls, Lighting, Demand Management, HVAC Efficiency, Envelope – Yes or No

Description

In order for building maintenance staff to effectively manage the building’s energy and carbon, training should be provided which addresses the topics of energy and carbon assessment, planning, benchmarking, O&M optimization, controls, lighting etc.

Over time, technologies and preferred practices in building operations and maintenance change. Providing regular professional development opportunities is a good way to help retain staff. Offering training and educational opportunities related to environmental/sustainable building performance not only benefit staff but improve the performance of the building when staff training is applied at the building level.

Requirements

    1. List the names of staff members to whom the competencies covered under these topics would apply
    2. Provide the applicable course outline or syllabus
    3. Provide evidence of competency or training received such as credentials, completion certificate, record of attendance

Documentation

    • Name of building O&M team member who received the training
    • The course outline or syllabus
    • Proof of training received

Adapted BB3 Question

Question 01.01.01 — Does building staff participate in a formalized training program focused on energy efficiency?

Suggested Lead

In-house

References

Crosswalk

None

Other Notes

Training can be delivered in-house or by a third party

Scoring

1 Point per option, up to 3 Max Points

Verification