In a one-day class, learn the fundamentals of commercial building controls, building management systems, and related energy efficiency opportunities. Hosted by Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Partnership (MAEEP).
Outline:
- Welcome and Introductions
- What Is a Building Management System (BMS)? – Overview, key definitions, and acronyms
- HVAC Equipment Overview – Air handlers, boilers, chillers, and other mechanical systems
- BMS Field Devices – Sensors, actuators, valves and power supplies
- Input/Output (I/O) Layer – Controller types, Inputs and Outputs, and everything in between.
- BMS Protocols and Front-End Interfaces – Legacy systems, BACnet MSTP/IP, LonWorks, Modbus, REST API, and user graphics/trending
- Mass Save speaker: programs and incentives
- Project Opportunity Types – implementation strategies to save energy with building automation
- Modern BMS Trends – Cloud, edge, open systems, AI, and fault detection/diagnostics
- Why BMS Matters to Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Program Administrators – Grid-interactive buildings, demand response, and the evolution from lighting retrofits to advanced controls
- Wrap-Up and Q&A – Key takeaways, feedback, and resources
Coffee and light breakfast will be available starting about 8:30am. Class will start at 9am. Lunch will be provided. Continuing education units (CEUs) will be available through UMass.
Class is free, but REGISTER IN ADVANCE.