Introduction to the Energy Assessment in Buildings (EAB) course and tool.

1. G A U G E
Energy Assessment
in Buildings EAB
Course and tools
http://gauge.teachable.com/courses

2. G A U G E
IPCC 2007
Global warming is intensifying as a result
of increasing carbon emissions

3. G A U G E
The built environment is responsible
for about 40% of carbon emissions
WRI http://www.eesi.org/files/climate.pdf

4. G A U G E
Energy policy and legislation are
becoming increasingly stringent
https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_guidance_on_preparing_energy_assessments_-_march_2016.pdf

5. G A U G E
Substantial reductions in energy use and
costs can be achieved relatively easily
http://www.yourhome.gov.au/sites/prod.yourhome.gov.au/files/pdf/YOURHOME-Housing-CarbonZeroPositive.pdf

6. G A U G E
• What is the performance of existing systems
and equipment in the building?
• What is the potential performance of systems
and equipment?
• What can be done to improve performance of
systems and equipment.
Energy Assessment in Buildings (EAB)
tool and course

7. G A U G E
Energy Assessment in Buildings (EAB)
tool and course
Rate performance of
energy systems and
buildings
Identify areas for
improvement
Understand specifications
of energy efficient systems
and equipment and how
they can be improved

8. G A U G E
Energy Assessment
in Buildings (EAB)
Access the course and tool at:
http://gauge.teachable.com/courses