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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2022
Jeff Johnston, public information officer, EGLE, 517-231-9304 | [email protected]
Jacob Wilkinson, Energy Services manager, EGLE, 517-290-7995 |? [email protected]
Energy-efficiency training available to operators of multifamily buildings
EGLE affiliate opens registration for online and in-person Building Operator Certification
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is helping to spread the word about registration for a new Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) course that teaches building operators about energy-efficient operations in multifamily buildings. The nonprofit MEEA, of which EGLE is a member, promotes energy efficiency through education and research.
The new course is part of MEEA?s Building Operator Certification (BOC) Program. The BOC Level I Multifamily: Building Systems Maintenance course covers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); common opportunities for operational improvements; and building scoping for energy efficiency.
It?s offered online from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 9-Nov. 9, 2022. Tuition is $150, and a limited number of free scholarships are available for affordable housing providers, with restrictions. Email [email protected] or call 312-784-7245 for details, or register at the BOC website. The Level I training is heavily discounted, compared to $1,695 for future classes.
The course is offered free of charge to Consumers Energy customers on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Aug.?31-Nov.?17, 2022, at Franklin Energy, 3965 Okemos Road, Okemos. Find details and registration information at the BOC website.
BOC is a nationally recognized training and certification program focusing on energy-efficient building operations and preventive maintenance. The program?s website says facilities with BOC graduates are proven to save energy, have lower energy bills, and offer improved comfort for occupants.
BOC Level I Multifamily training is recommended for operating engineers, HVAC technicians, heads of maintenance, and other building personnel with experience working in multifamily buildings with 20 or more units. Total time commitment is about 74 hours, including class time and project work outside of class. Graduates of this training series will earn a?Training Certificate of Completion.
MEEA has successfully administered more than 300 BOC training series, certifying over 5,000 building operators in the region since 2003.
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