What is this course about?

In this course, learn about New York’s most extensive electric-efficiency retrofit: One Court Square. This energy upgrade reduced the building's electric consumption by 20% and allowed the building owner to come out ahead financially in less than a year. Not only was the building made more efficient, resilient, and sustainable, but the project qualified for additional energy-efficiency incentives from Con Edison too. 

In each lesson, speakers will address financial incentives and resources available for energy upgrades. Designers, developers, building operators and managers will walk away better understanding how to take advantage of new technologies and incentives.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Identify resources and financing options that different government agencies offer to assist with energy upgrade projects. 
• Recognize the long-term economic incentives and environmental benefits of making energy upgrades.
• Guide designers, developers, and building operators on how to take advantage of new smart technologies to achieve better energy usage.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for a range of building professionals, including: 

• Building superintendents and operators
• Facility and property managers
• Operating and stationary engineers
• Porters
• Handypeople

What should you expect?

This on-demand course should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. This course is free for students enrolled in GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials. Click through the interactive lessons below to complete this course!  This course does NOT qualify for continuing education credits. 

Meet the instructors

Robert Peras, Trade Ally Manager, Commercial & Industrial Program, Con Edison
Travis Smith, Principal, Smith Engineering
Brian Cabezas, Senior Project Manager, Multifamily, NYSERDA
Andrew Kringas, Service Provider Manager, NYC Accelerator
Peter Rosenthal, Director of Development, Savanna