Energy management principles and practice devised and presented by Vilnis Vesma Gloucester, Thursday 4 February 2010 If you have responsibility for energy saving at work, but feel you need a firmer foothold on the subject, this introductory course is for you. It covers the range of management techniques and technical measures on which an energy-saving programme is based; not just the nuts and bolts of lighting, heating, insulation, compressed air, and the like, but also ideas on staff motivation and training, and methods of analysing energy data to identify avoidable losses and waste.

Course contents We'll review key technical aspects of energy use to find out where the opportunities are likely to be.
	A section on how buildings work will examine the benefits of draughtproofing and insulation and the implications for running costs and occupant comfort; We will highlight combustion equipment as an almost universal source of savings.You will hear about the generic methods that squeeze more useful heat from the fuel you purchase, and why they ought to be part of good maintenance; You will learn about different kinds of heating and ventilation system and see how improved control, in particular, can yield savings; We will discuss the measures and precautions that minimise running costs in air conditioning and refrigeration installations; There will be a section on insulation as applied to pipes, fittings, and process equipment; You will see why lighting is more important than its running costs alone would imply, looking at the relative efficacies of different lamp types and possible control strategies; You will pick up ideas for savings on other minor services like hot water and catering; We will explore the savings that can be achieved in motor-driven equipment like fans, pumps, and industrial machinery; And for those with industrial backgrounds we will have tips on economy in compressed air and steam systems.

Management techniques: because good energy management is mainly about making the best use of what is already there, we include some advice on motivation, awareness and training and – most importantly – there is a section on the simple but effective analysis and reporting techniques that yield significant insights into how and where energy is being used or wasted.

Course arrangements

The course runs from 10:15 to 16:15 with lunch and refreshments. It is informal, with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. The presentations are punctuated by demonstrations and individual and group exercises, and handouts full of useful detail and pointers to further help are provided. The venue and timings have been chosen for ease of access by rail. Presenter Vilnis Vesma is a former energy manager, who has for many years worked as an independent energy management consultant advising industrial, commercial and public-sector organisations. He is an experienced energy-management trainer, and author of Energy management principles and practice (BSI, 2009), a copy of which is included in the course materials.

Hard-copy orders should be sent to

Vilnis Vesma
Pound House
Market Square
Newent GL18 1PS

Enquiries can be addressed to the presenter (email Vilnis@VESMA.COM)