C Energy Efficiency 2-Sustainable Commercial Building Science

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Formerly: EST 130 C Solar Photovoltaics-install Term hours: 27 lecture and 81 laboratory. This course examines energy efficiency concepts as they apply to reductions in energy consumption for commercial buildings. Assessment of building performance related to design, construction, and operation will be analyzed. Students will examine various gas and electric rate options, HVAC systems and types of high-intensity lighting. Load profiles, calculating return on investment, and life-cycle cost of commercial building energy retrofit measures are explored. (CSU)