Intended Audience: Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Energy,, and Environmental, Engineers.

PDH UNITS: 2

Building electrification represents the most viable pathway to achieving deep decarbonization in the built environment. This comprehensive 2 credit hour course equips engineering professionals with strategic knowledge and practical skills to transition buildings from fossil fuel dependence to clean electricity systems. Participants will learn to assess existing building systems, develop electrification strategies, evaluate technology options, and address implementation challenges including infrastructure requirements, grid integration, and economic considerations.

Course Benefits

Gain expertise in building electrification strategies and technologies
Learn economic evaluation methods and implementation approaches
Understand electrical infrastructure requirements and grid integration
Apply knowledge to achieve deep building carbon reductions
Enhance professional credentials with cutting-edge knowledge
Flexible learning format accommodates busy professional schedules

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Mechanical and electrical engineers
Building systems engineers and consultants
Energy efficiency professionals
Sustainability consultants and architects
Facility managers and building operators
Policy makers and utility professionals

Learning Objectives:

At the successful conclusion of this course, you will learn the following knowledge and skills:

Explain building decarbonization fundamentals including carbon emissions sources, grid decarbonization trends, and electrification technology overview
Describe heat pump systems for space conditioning including air-source, ground-source, and cold climate applications with performance characteristics
Analyze electric water heating systems including resistance and heat pump technologies for residential and commercial applications
Evaluate electric cooking and appliance electrification including induction cooking technology and commercial kitchen applications
Design electrical infrastructure upgrades including service capacity, load management, and energy storage integration
Apply economic analysis frameworks including life-cycle cost analysis, financing options, and implementation strategies