Long-Duration Energy Storage

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Introductory
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Oddo, Andrew
Sprenkle, Vincent
Topics
Workforce Development
Distributed Energy
Energy Management
Date

Long-duration energy storage is a cost-effective option to increase grid reliability and resilience so that reliable, affordable electricity is available whenever and wherever to everyone. This session will cover how federal facilities are exploring the use of flow batteries, zinc batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, and other applicable technologies. Participants will learn about innovative long-duration energy storage technology options and case studies with implementation strategies for federal installations.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify key long-duration energy storage technologies, including flow batteries, zinc batteries, and hydrogen fuel cells;
  • Recognize the role of long-duration energy storage in enhancing grid reliability and resilience for federal facilities;
  • Analyze case studies to understand implementation strategies and lessons learned;
  • Select appropriate long-duration storage solutions to support mission-critical work.
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Control Strategies to Support Water Resilience

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Loper, Susan
Elam, Eric
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

This session will discuss considerations for improving water resilience through alternate control strategies, including technology enhancements, that provide reliable and enhanced water resilience. This session will focus on proven modifications and processes that provide alternative on-site water options to reduce the reliance on off-site water suppliers. Attendees will learn about the benefits these technologies provide, their design, impact on operations and maintenance (O&M), and installation benefits.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify strategies and technologies that enhance on-site water resilience;
  • Recognize O&M impacts of alternate water control systems;
  • Evaluate design and installation benefits of on-site water options;
  • Select key benefits of water resilience technologies.
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Resilience Results and Metrics

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Warner, Guy
Judson, Nicholas
Kime, Matt
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

The effectiveness of resilience strategies is determined by the ability to sustain operations during disruptions, mitigate risks, and provide long-term value. When confirming resilience planning for mission-critical infrastructure, it's essential to break it down into structured, digestible components while using real-world applications and interactive methods. This discussion will have a specific focus on results and metrics that enable successful resilient operations across mission-critical infrastructure. Through a panel discussion, attendees are invited to engage a cross-section of experts who have a stake in planning successful resilience programs across various building portfolios.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Recognize the core components of effective resilience planning for mission-critical infrastructure;
  • Identify metrics and results that define successful resilient operations;
  • Evaluate real-world strategies for sustaining operations during disruptions;
  • Recognize the value of cross-sector collaboration in resilience program development.
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How Data Analytics Has Informed Decision-Making

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Elliott, John
Tulley, Jay
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

Speakers in this session will present project case studies demonstrating energy modeling and other tools, software, and data analytics programs developed to inform data-driven decision-making. These case studies will include an overview of the applications, tools, and data analysis techniques employed. The speakers will discuss a range of project scales (small to large) and offer best practices for scaling efforts to match impact.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Recognize case studies that demonstrate energy modeling;
  • Identify tools, software, and data analytics programs that can be used to inform data-driven decision-making;
  • Recognize best practices for a range of project scales to match impact;
  • Identify in which situations each tool should be applied.
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Measurement and Verification and Performance Assurance Basics: Comparison by Case Studies

Type of Course Offering
Webinar (live webinar or virtual event)
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Introductory
IACET CEUs
0.2
Experts
Walker, Christine E.
Colbert, Heather
Williams, Patrick
Selig, Maggie
Topics
Workforce Development
Date

This session will describe the different methods energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts use to ensure savings are measured and verified to help protect agency interests, and how best to select which type of contract is right for your project. The session will cover how to develop a strong measurement and verification approach for your project to ensure that the government is making a solid investment with taxpayer dollars. This session will compare approaches through the use of case studies and scenario-based examples, making the implications of the different options more concrete.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify methods used in energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) and utility energy service contracts (UESCs) to measure and verify savings;
  • Assess which type of contract, ESPC or UESC, is most appropriate for a specific project scenario;
  • Recognize how to develop a strong measurement and verification (M&V) approach for your project;
  • Compare different M&V approaches using case studies and real-world examples.
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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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