ENVR TC 214 — Institutional Energy Systems
Course covers the types of energy systems and energy efficiency technologies in use in commercial, industrial, and high-rise buildings. Includes design, installation, testing, assessment, and operation of technologies in these structures, and details the integration of system control components. Also encompasses a synopsis of environmental, health & safety for construction and post-construction activities, Energy Star, LEED certification, other pertinent programs and regulatory aspects. An off-campus field trip to an institutional "green" building/construction site will be scheduled as part of this course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.