The Next Frontier: Growing Data Centers

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Kam, Kendall
Phillips, Kirk
Martinez, Dave
Topics
Workforce Development
Data Centers
Energy Management
Finance
Procurement
Date

Rapid global innovation and advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud storage, and near real-time data and analytics are driving a newfound demand for more data centers. However, data centers are among the most energy-intensive types of facilities, and significant amounts of electricity are required to power the servers, cooling systems, and other infrastructure necessary to maintain operations. Consequently, federal facilities must also be prepared to meet the substantial load requirements accompanying data centers. As such, this session will explore innovative solutions and strategic partnership opportunities to address the increased power and computational requirements of federal data centers while ensuring the security of data center infrastructure and assets. To tackle the energy challenges associated with this new digital age, agencies must evaluate and adapt a wide range of cost-effective solutions including, but not limited to, existing third-party financing, leasing agreements, and procurement pathways.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the key drivers behind the growing demand for data centers, including AI, cloud computing, and real-time analytics;
  • Recognize the energy and infrastructure challenges associated with operating data centers;
  • Evaluate innovative energy solutions and strategic partnerships to support data center growth in federal facilities;
  • Identify appropriate financing and procurement pathways to meet increased power and computational demands.
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Financing Roundtable

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Introductory
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Gierhart, Karen
Harsh, Dan
Flynn, Peter
Brown, Elizabeth (Beth)
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

This training will feature an interactive forum of industry professionals directly involved in the financing of performance contracts, including energy service companies, utilities, and financiers. Panelists will discuss financing and how it works in performance contracts. The discussion will include challenges in financing, best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches with different contract mechanisms, including energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Recognize how financing works in performance contracts;
  • Identify common challenges associated with financing performance contracts;
  • Recognize best practices and lessons learned from experienced financiers, utilities, and energy service companies;
  • Identify what the federal government can do to reduce financing costs for energy projects.
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Comprehensive Energy and Water Evaluations (CEWE)

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Ussery, Ryan
Bangert, Dalinda
Prichett, Ben
McCall, Laura
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Energy Act of 2020 require comprehensive energy and water evaluations that are more documentation intensive than low cost/no cost evaluations. This session describes the levels of auditing requirements as described by the ASHRAE Standard 211-2018 (RA2023) and procedures for conducting building energy audits to meet comprehensive energy and water evaluations of covered facilities with supporting documentation as required by federal law.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Recognize EISA 2007 and EA 2020 legal requirements for comprehensive energy and water evaluations;
  • Recognize covered facilities under EISA and EA 2020;
  • Identify the level of audit required as described by ASHRAE Standard 211-2018;
  • Identify training resources for completing comprehensive energy and water evaluations. Identify parts of an audit report, documentation for preservation, and calculations required for completing comprehensive energy and water evaluations.
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Zero Trust Architecture: How to Contract and Procure Zero Trust Products and Services

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Haegley, Daryl
Forbes, Dave
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

The zero trust security model can provide a better security posture, reduce risk, and protect an organization's assets. As the name suggests, zero trust assumes no trust; it requires verification and implements least privilege controls, limiting access to only what is necessary and only to those users, devices, services, etc., that require it. This session will cover the key concepts of zero trust, why an organization should implement zero trust capabilities, and how an organization can plan ahead to make informed procurement choices that incorporate zero trust into the services and products they procure.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the core principles of the zero trust security model;
  • Recognize the benefits of implementing zero trust to reduce organizational risks;
  • Identify key components required to apply least privilege and verification controls;
  • Determine a plan for zero trust integration in procurement processes.
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Plugging Into Partnership Power: Mastering UESC Projects With Utilities

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Parry, Fred
Johnson, Kevin
Wagner, David
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

Explore how to unlock the full potential of utility partnerships for federal energy projects. Get inspired by success stories from real-world utility energy service contracts and discover best practices to address your site’s unique goals. Discover how to leverage third-party partnerships through performance contracting options. Learn contract structuring and key benefits, with insights from industry experts and agency leaders.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify best practices for aligning utility partnerships with your site’s specific energy goals;
  • Recognize key benefits of utility partnerships and performance contracting;
  • Determine how to structure contracts effectively to support project implementation;
  • Recognize insights from industry experts and agency leaders to inform future partnership strategies.
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Thermal Energy Networks: Sharing Resources for Resiliency and Efficiency

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Gerber, Sam
Armenta, Casiano
Nyenhuis, Eric
Topics
Workforce Development
Renewable Energy
Date

Space conditioning (heating and cooling) and water heating consume over 40% of the nation's primary energy. Thermal energy networks, including geothermal, heat recovery, thermal energy storage and other thermal energy sources, can provide for resilience, cost savings, and efficiency. In this session, attendees will learn how to identify, evaluate, and develop thermal energy network concepts to create successful opportunities for deployment. Participants will learn how to identify challenges, methods of system modeling, and the necessary steps to plan for project success.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the components and benefits of thermal energy networks, including geothermal, heat recovery, and thermal storage solutions;
  • Recognize the role of thermal networks in improving energy efficiency and resilience in building portfolios;
  • Evaluate site-specific opportunities and challenges for deploying thermal energy networks;
  • Recognize system modeling techniques to assess feasibility and performance of thermal energy solutions.
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Sharpest Tools in the Fed: Resources for Energy and Water Managers

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Introductory
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Armstrong, Kristina
Therkelsen, Peter
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

Energy management professionals are never short on things to do. This session is intended to share resources that help save you time and money while pursuing your energy and water conservation mission. These tools will introduce you to building systems and equipment, and how they can be adjusted to save water and energy.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Recognize resources to help save time and money while pursuing the energy and water conservation mission;
  • Identify tools that can be utilized and adjusted to save water and energy;
  • Recognize the basics of buildings systems and equipment;
  • Identify how to best utilize the described tools through demos.
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Geothermal Energy: Design and Implementation Strategies

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Allen, Amy
Minnick, Matthew
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

Geothermal energy has great potential for cost-effective and reliable power. This session will focus on some of the basic considerations for design, implementation, and operation of district geothermal systems and an example of a successful project that provides on-site resilience. Attendees will learn about feasibility, engineering, implementation, operations and maintenance (O&M), and cost details associated with geothermal energy.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Evaluate key design and implementation steps for district geothermal systems;
  • Recognize feasibility and engineering factors in geothermal projects;
  • Identify O&M considerations for geothermal system operations;
  • Recognize a successful example of on-site geothermal resilience.
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Aligning Resilience Efforts: Critical Infrastructure Providers and Agencies

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Faris, Omar
Bennett, Shawn
Tatum, Eric
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

This session will explore how utilities are considering reliability, resilience, and growth, and how those considerations intersect with the energy resilience needs of federal sites. Panelists and the audience will explore how partnerships can play a role in advancing the mutual energy resilience goals of federal sites and their serving utilities, whether that be through planning processes, project identification, or execution. This panel will also feature methods for building resilience into your energy strategy, including leveraging performance contracts, utility collaborations, resilience tariffs, and other measures.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify opportunities for federal sites and utilities to collaborate on mutual resilience goals;
  • Examine how utilities address reliability, resilience, and growth in their operations;
  • Recognize tools such as performance contracts, utility collaborations, and resilience tariffs to enhance site resilience;
  • Recognize the role of partnerships in energy resilience planning, project development, and implementation.
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Advanced Building Automation: Cutting Edge of Controls

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Advanced
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Clark, Brian
Renz, Robert
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

By applying what has been learned from the fields of information science and existing building commissioning, we can get much more from our facility related control systems. This session addresses new standards related to HVAC controls: Point naming conventions, fault detection and diagnostics, and improvements in graphical interface. Typical practices do not result in consistent naming schemes, built-in troubleshooting, and meaningful graphics that support daily operational needs. Participants will learn how to optimize control systems and leverage their capabilities to manage building operations, more quickly diagnose problems, and save resources.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify new standards and best practices in HVAC controls, including point naming conventions and graphical interface improvements;
  • Recognize the role of fault detection and diagnostics in optimizing building performance;
  • Evaluate current control system configurations and identify opportunities for enhancement;
  • Apply advanced control strategies to streamline operations, improve troubleshooting efficiency, and save resources.
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