Description
Next delivery
Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, 15th & 16th July 2025
Times: 9.00AM-5.00PM (NZST) includes breaks
CPD: 12 hours (CEP framework)
Venue: Live online via GotoMeeting
Trainer: Erin Roughton (Principal Energy and Carbon Specialist at Whirika Consulting Ltd)
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Course overview
Are you a facilities manager, property owner, or energy advisor looking to improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) while reducing energy consumption and costs?
Designed in collaboration with the Facilities Management Association of New Zealand, this course provides practical strategies to optimise building systems for greater efficiency and long-term savings.
Gain essential skills to:
- Manage energy use effectively in commercial buildings
- Optimise HVAC and building management systems (BMS)
- Reduce unnecessary energy waste and cut costs
- Enhance indoor comfort and air quality while maintaining efficiency
This training is set at the equivalent of Levels 5-6 on the NZ Qualifications Framework.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Facilities and maintenance managers (commercial & office buildings)
- Property owners, operations and asset managers
- Energy advisors and recent graduates looking to build expertise
Take the next step in your career by mastering energy efficiency, HVAC optimisation, and building system performance.
Course content
This presentation and workshop-style course will cover the following topics:
Energy Management Fundamentals
- The Energy Problem (and the Building Solution)
- The Energy Management Process and ISO50001
- Energy Accounting
- Energy Purchasing
- The Energy Audit
Strategic Energy Management
- Optimising Energy Efficiency
- Advanced Energy Services
- Energy Management Reviews and Gap Analysis
- Energy Savings Verification
- Strategic Planning for Energy Management
Building Services and Using the BMS
- Building Heating and Cooling
- HVAC Systems
- Using the BMS
Energy Efficient Fit out and Tenant Comfort
- Lighting Efficiency
- Indoor Air Quality
- Optimising HVAC Controls for Comfort and Efficiency
- Data Centre Energy use and Savings Potential
- Trend Logging
- The Business Case
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Facilities and maintenance managers (commercial & office buildings)
- Property owners, operations and asset managers
- Energy advisors and recent graduates looking to build expertise
Take the next step in your career by mastering energy efficiency, HVAC optimisation, and building system performance.
What past participants say
“I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to optimise building energy use. The material is broad, educational and to the point.”
— Leny Samuel, Energy Solutions Lead, Simply Energy Ltd
“Fantastic insights from a lifetime of experience in energy optimisation. This is knowledge that money simply can’t buy!”
— Tina Hartung, Business Sustainability Advisor
Register now
Seats are limited! We require a minimum of 6 participants (maximum 15) to confirm the course.
Register ASAP to secure your place. If you need a letter of support for funding approval, please contact the CEP Office.
Before registering, please review our Refund Policy.