STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe basic energy problems confronting the hospitality industry.

 II.     Identify where energy is consumed in a typical property and analyze energy costs.

 III.    Discuss the concept of the engineering/maintenance department as a profit -- not a cost -- center.

 IV.     Understand why the chief engineer should be a management as well as a technical specialist.

 V.      Explain how to organize and implement an energy management program.

 VI.     Read an energy bill and electric and water utility meters.

 VII.    Use accounting information to identify and resolve energy cost concerns.

 VIII.   Understand the concepts of degree-days and baseload.

 IX.     Complete and use an energy consumption forms.

 X       Describe techniques for saving energy in property`s central systems and principle areas.

 XI.     Describe procedures for conducting informal energy surveys and formal energy audits and understand how to use the findings.

 XII.    Understand principles of operation for energy - using equipment and systems.

 XIII.   Explain the concept of cogeneration.

 XIV.    Describe methods by which properties can generate energy savings through retrofit.

 XV.     Review selection cost/benefit evaluations.

 XVI.    Explain how new buildings can be designed for maximum energy savings.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Overview of energy

 II.     Energy problems in the hospitality industry

 III.    Management principles for the Engineering/Maintenance Department

 IV.     Accounting information for successful energy management

 V.      Organizing the energy management program

 VI.     Understanding the utility bills

 VII.    Property energy systems

 VIII.   Using surveys and audits

 IX.     Design considerations for new and existing properties