Program Overview

Bangladesh is in a critical phase of urbanization and industrial growth where buildings contribute significantly to energy consumption. This two-day EEBO course aims to empower building operators, maintenance teams, and facility managers with practical knowledge and skills to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and support national energy efficiency goals.

Course Objectives

Participants completing this course will be able to:

  • Understand energy flow and behavior within building systems specific to Bangladesh’s climate and infrastructure.

  • Identify energy savings opportunities across lighting, HVAC, pumps, fans, building envelop components, refrigeration, and building automation systems.

  • Apply operational control techniques to enhance energy efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort and operational safety.

  • Conduct on-site energy assessments using the unique “Energy Hunt” approach to discover real-time savings potential.

  • Calculate energy savings associated with identified opportunities using localized data and calculations.

  • Promote best practices in facility energy management aligned with Bangladesh’s regulatory environment and energy policies.

Target Audience

  • Building operators and technicians

  • Facility and maintenance staff of commercial and residential buildings

  • Energy managers and sustainability officers in building operations

  • Facility supervisors and engineers

  • Young professionals preparing for roles in building operations and management

Key Modules

  • Introduction to Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Bangladesh Context and Challenges

  • Energy Flow and System Behavior in Typical Buildings

  • Lighting Systems: Energy-efficient Technologies and Controls

  • HVAC and Refrigeration: Operations for Savings and Comfort

  • Pumps, Fans and Motors: Maintenance and Efficiency Techniques

  • Building Envelope Overview and Energy Impact

  • Building Automation Systems: Monitoring and Control for Efficiency

  • Conducting the Energy Hunt: Field Assessment and Data Collection

  • Calculating and Projecting Energy Savings

  • Best Practice Operational Procedures for Sustainable Building Management

Training Methodology

  • Interactive sessions with physical demonstrations and hand-on activities

  • Role plays and scenario-based learning

  • Group discussions and peer sharing of local experiences

  • Calculation exercises using relevant utility tariffs and building data