Course Details
Energy Modeling Training
Simulate building energy performance for ECBC compliance and LEED certification — using eQUEST, IES-VE, and OpenStudio.
Overview
Course Overview
This course teaches you to simulate and optimize building energy performance using industry-standard tools. Starting from software setup and building geometry creation, you will learn to model envelopes, HVAC systems, lighting, and plug loads. The course covers ECBC 2017 compliance (Whole Building Performance path) and LEED v4 Optimize Energy Performance credit documentation. You will leave with the skills to model real buildings, interpret results, and write professional energy reports.
Curriculum
Course Modules
Module 01 — Introduction to Energy Modeling
- What is building energy simulation
- Software overview — eQUEST, IES-VE, OpenStudio, EnergyPlus
- When and why energy modeling is required
- LEED EA credit and ECBC compliance overview
- Energy Use Intensity (EUI) concept
Module 02 — Building Geometry & Envelope
- Creating building geometry in eQUEST / IES-VE
- Zone definition & thermal zoning strategy
- Wall, roof & glazing U-value inputs
- Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
- Infiltration rates
- Thermal bridging & ECBC envelope requirements
Module 03 — HVAC System Modeling
- HVAC system templates in energy software
- AHU, FCU, VAV system modeling
- Chiller & cooling tower efficiency inputs (COP, IPLV)
- VRF system modeling
- Controls & scheduling — occupied/unoccupied
- ECBC HVAC efficiency requirements
Module 04 — Lighting & Plug Loads
- Lighting power density (LPD) inputs
- Occupancy sensor & daylight controls
- Plug load schedules by space type
- Equipment efficiency assumptions
- ECBC lighting power density limits
Module 05 — Running Simulations & Analysing Results
- Simulation run & error checking
- Annual energy consumption by end use
- Monthly energy profiles
- Baseline vs proposed building comparison
- Energy cost calculation
- Sensitivity analysis
Module 06 — ECBC Compliance
- ECBC 2017 prescriptive vs performance path
- Whole Building Performance (WBP) method
- Baseline building definition (ECBC Table)
- Compliance report structure
- BEE star rating interface
Module 07 — LEED Energy Credit Documentation
- LEED v4 EAp2 & EAc2 requirements
- ASHRAE 90.1-2010/2016 baseline building
- Exceptional calculation methods
- Energy model narrative
- LEED documentation templates
- Submitting via LEED Online
Module 08 — Energy Report Writing
- Energy model report structure
- Executive summary for clients
- ECO (Energy Conservation Opportunity) recommendations
- Payback & ROI calculations
- Presenting results to architects & clients
Outcomes
What You'll Learn
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What software is used in the energy modeling course?
We cover eQUEST and/or IES-VE Virtual Environment — the most widely used building energy simulation tools in India. We also cover OpenStudio for LEED reference compliance.
Who should take this course?
HVAC engineers, energy consultants, sustainability professionals, and MEP designers who want to support ECBC compliance, LEED energy credits, or building performance optimization.
What is ECBC compliance?
ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) is India's mandatory energy standard for commercial buildings above 500 sqm. Energy modeling is used to demonstrate Whole Building Performance compliance.
Is energy modeling required for LEED?
Yes. LEED EA Credit — Optimize Energy Performance requires an energy model comparing the proposed building to an ASHRAE 90.1 baseline. This course teaches you exactly how to produce that model and the required documentation.
Ready to master Energy Modeling?
Join our next batch — classroom in Bangalore or live online from anywhere in India.