"Building Operator Certification Program - Lite Edition" coming to Island Institute

"Building Operator Certification Program - Lite Edition" coming to Island Institute
Editor: David Mills

ROCKLAND, ME - The Energy for ME program has partnered with Efficiency Maine to host a half-day training designed to introduce facilities staff to strategies for maximizing the energy performance of their buildings.  “Building Operator Certification Program – Lite Edition” will take place at the Island Institute on Thursday, April 28 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.  The training is open to the public and remote participation options are available for building staff affiliated with the Energy for ME program.  Registration and more information are available at http://maineindoorair.org/boc-qliteq-program. 

Please contact Karen Bickerman (207-213-4150) at Efficiency Maine with any questions about the training program.  Energy for ME building managers should contact Rachel Thompson (rthompson@islandinstitute.org; 207-594-9209 ext. 180) with questions about remote participation.

Building Operator Certification Programs - "Lite" Edition

Co-sponsored by:

Efficiency Maine and Northwest Energy Efficiency Council
Island Institute
Maine Association of Building Efficiency Professionals
Maine Indoor Air Quality Council
Maine Innkeepers Association
Maine Restaurant Association
Manufacturers Association of Maine

This half-day session is an abbreviated version of Efficiency Maine’s Building Operator Certification (BOC®) programs, a seven-day course for facilities personnel to improve the energy performance of their buildings.  Attendees will leave this session with an understanding of the knowledge highlights from the full course.  There are four dates and locations described on the registration page where the half-day course is available,  

What will be covered?

Participants will learn practical, low-cost and no-cost ideas for HVAC, lighting and plug loads that can be readily implemented to save money. We will bring new meaning to the adage “tune it up, turn it down, turn it off” by offering a checklist of common opportunities and a set of resources for getting started on the path to improved performance and cost savings. Participants interested in more in-depth technical training will learn about training and certification opportunities through Efficiency Maine’s Building Operator Certification (BOC®) program.

This session is being offered in four different locations, and the cost to attend this introductory "lite" session is just $10.00 per person.

Register at:   http://maineindoorair.org/boc-qliteq-program