Donald Edwards
MSA, MSAET, CEM, CPQ, CEA, CDSM, EA
EMAEE | Senior Member
Speaker
Track D: Energy Basics
Session D2: Energy Basics 102
September 26, 2024 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Tool Time (Tools for Energy Audits 101)
Identifying and quantifying all forms of energy usage is a vital component in boosting energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings, as well as in furthering your decarbonization efforts.
This presentation aims to deliver/demonstrate a thorough overview to participants and to highlight best practices associated with the recommended energy audit assessment tools employed in the execution of various facility and plant energy audits. The effective collection and analysis of both observable and non-visible data, including a building’s temperature, necessitates the use of appropriate energy audit inspection tools.
Attend and familiarize yourself with the ‘ABCs’ of essential inspection tools; including, Anemometers, Ballast Checkers, Battery-Powered Portable Compact Sensors, Blower Doors, Borescopes, Cameras (Smart Phone/Digital), Cameras (Thermal Imaging), CO Meters (IAQ), CO2 Meters (IAQ), Digital multimeter, Flashlights, Hygrometers, Kill-A-Watt Meters, Laser Distance Measurers, Light Meters, Manometers, Particle Counters (IAQ), Psychrometers, Pyrometers, Receptacle Circuit Testers, Smoke Pen, Tape Measures, Ultrasonic Leak Detectors, and Videoscopes.
Speaker Bio
Mr. Donald Edwards has been a long-term member of the East Michigan Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (EMAEE). He leads the Technology & Training Committee and is currently co-managing the group in transitioning to the Star Chapter platform, a new website solution. He holds several certifications, including CEM, CPQ, CEA, CDSM, and EA. In the role of Principal Energy Manager, Donald brings over 45 years of experience in utility and energy conservation management. He has implemented numerous energy conservation measure projects and has helped clients meet their decarbonization goals. In 2023, he renewed the USDOE 50001 Ready recognition for a large automotive facility and has developed strong skills in securing millions of dollars in utility rebates. Donald received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), a Master of Science in Administration (MSA), and a Master of Science in Alternative Energy Technology (MSAET) from Wayne State University.