reading and preparation

Low Carbon Consultant / Building Operations (DEC)
Pre-requisites & Pre-course Reading
This is a course designed for those wishing to become Low Carbon Consultants and also
those who want to gain certification as Low Carbon Energy Assessors able to produce
Display Energy certificates.
This document summarizes the reading and preparation necessary prior to attendance for
the two day LCC Building Operations and the three day DEC training course.
We encourage all aspirants to have a thorough lore of the reading materials here referred in order to
acquire the necessary knowledge in their application as the examination process will feature some
questions on the content of these documents.
The set of questions at the end of the present document should guide all aspirants to some of the
relevant sections of the essential reading list detailed below. These bookmarks should provide the
reader with several self-assessment questions to test whether all key contents have been
comprehended and understood.
The essential reading can either be downloaded from one of the links provided, or from the free
downloads area of the CIBSE website:
https://www.cibse.org/membersservices/downloads/ You will need to log in or register to gain access to this section
Essential Reading
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – CIBSE Briefing 6 (Accessible from the free
downloads area of the CIBSE website; you will have to log in to the website to access this).
www.cibse.org/membersservices/login/login.asp?Type=OTHER&Dest=%2Fmembersservices%2Fdo
wnloads%2Flistings%2Easp%3F
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A guide to display energy certificates and advisory reports for public buildings
www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/displayenergycertificates
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The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/3118/contents/made
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Guide F - Energy efficiency in buildings (2004) - Accessible from the free downloads area of the
CIBSE website
www.cibse.org/membersservices/login/login.asp?Type=OTHER&Dest=%2Fmembersservices%2Fdo
wnloads%2Flistings%2Easp%3F
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Energy Use in Offices ECG 019
www.carbontrust.co.uk/Publications/publicationdetail.htm?productid=ECG019&metaNoCache=1
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CIBSE Certification Code of Conduct www.cibseenergycentre.co.uk/assessor-area/code-ofconduct.html
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OR Software (Applicable to the LCEA applicants ONLY, not for the LCC Building Operation
applicants)
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Accessible from Landmark at www.ndepcregister.com
Download OR Tool and accompanying manual:
www.cibse.org/index.cfm?go=page.view&item=2067
Important Reading
The following documents can be purchased from CIBSE, visit www.cibse.org/bookshop
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TM46: Energy Benchmarks (2009)
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TM47: Operational ratings for Display Energy Certificates (2009)
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TM22: Energy, assessment and reporting methodology (2006)
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TM39: Building energy metering
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TM31: Building log book toolkit
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AM10: Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings
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CIBSE Guide L – Sustainability (2007)
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TM38: Renewable energy sources for buildings (2006)
Downloadable materials:
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Good Practice Guide 348 - Building log books — a user’s guide GPG 348 (Carbon Trust)
(2003) www.thecarbontrust.co.uk
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PROBE studies accessible from the free downloads area of the CIBSE website
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Avoiding or Minimising Air Conditioning GIR031
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Bordass W T, Flying Blind – Everything you always wanted to know about energy in
commercial buildings but were afraid to ask (2001) Association for the conservation of
energy www.ukace.org
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The UK Climate Change Programme (2006) DEFRA
www.thecarbontrust.co.uk
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/uk/ukccp/index.htm)
Websites to visit
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www.communities.gov.uk
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www.cibse.org
(Building Regulations and EPBD)
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Publications
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Low Carbon Consultants FAQ’s
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Briefings
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Annual conference 2006 webcast
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Energy certification conference webcast (Nov 07)
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Annual conference webcast (April 2008)
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www.cibseenergycentre.co.uk
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www.100days.co.uk
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www.thecarbontrust.co.uk
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www.est.org
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www.defra.gov.uk/environment
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www.ukcip.org.uk
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www.ukace.org
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www.retscreen.net
(publications)
(climate change)
Background reading
The following documents can be purchased from CIBSE bookshop (www.cibse.org/bookshop)
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CIBSE Guide M (2008)
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Mixed mode buildings, CIBSE Applications Manual AM13 (2000)
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CIBSE Guide H – Building Control Systems (2000)
Downloadable materials from the CIBSE Website:
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Electric lighting controls -- a guide for designers, installers and users GPG 160 (Carbon Trust)
(1997)
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Good Practice Guide GPG388 – Combined Heat & Power for buildings (Carbon Trust) (2004)
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Marketing energy efficiency -- raising staff awareness GPG 172 (Carbon Trust) (1999)
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CTG001 Creating an awareness campaign (Carbon Trust) (2005)
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CTG002 Technology Guide – Heating Controls (Carbon Trust) (2006)
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CTV019 Schools Sector Overview (Carbon Trust) (2007)
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CTV020 Higher and Further Education Sector Overview (Carbon Trust) (2007)
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CTV022 Strategic Energy Management Sector Overview (Carbon Trust) (2007)
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CTV023 Energy Management Practical Overview (Carbon Trust) (2007)
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CTV028 Local Authority Sector Overview (Carbon Trust) (2007)
All the reading materials and websites here provided should contribute and help all aspirants to obtain
good marks. Any relevant extra reading is encouraged but not essential. It is expected from all
candidates certain familiarity with the documents here mentioned. Reference may be made to these in
the training but you will not be disadvantaged if you are not overly familiar with them.
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Route Map
The following provides a route through some of the key information by a series of actions
and questions. You can self-assess yourself against the answers provided overleaf.
1. What is a good rule of thumb to guide organizations how many energy management staff they
need? See Guide F section 15.2.
2. What is a good rule of thumb for the level of investment in an energy saving campaign? See Guide F
section 15.2. Read section 15 of Guide F.
3. How is simple payback period calculated? Give the main disadvantage of simple payback period.
4. In CIBSE Guide F, section 9, what is the typical energy use for lighting in an air conditioned prestige
office? Read section 17 of the guide.
5. In CIBSE Guide F, section 11, what is the percentage of full load energy consumed at 50% flow in a
variable flow system? Read section 18 of the guide.
6. In CIBSE Guide F, section 20, what is the typical fossil fuel consumption of a luxury hotel? Read the
energy design checklist at the beginning of section 2 and the “why buildings fail on energy” table at the
beginning of section 15.
7. In GPG306 second level matrix for FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, what is level 3 FOR Identifying
Opportunities?
8. In the context of the Operational Rating for a display energy certificate how is Total Useful Floor
Area (TUFA) defined?
9. What is the maximum allowed tolerance (in days) at either the beginning or the end of the heating
period to enable measurement alignment of all utility usage if the main heating fuel is electricity?
10. How often should an Advisory Report be issued for an applicable building?
11. How many years Operational Ratings should appear on an applicable Display Energy Certificate if
available?
12. What is the penalty charge notice for failing to display a Display Energy Certificate?
13. In CIBSE Guide F, appendix A2, what is the calorific value of straw, hospital waste and coppice?
Read section 19 of the guide and have a look at section 20.
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ANSWERS
1. One full time staff member for every £1M of annual energy bill.
2. 10% of the annual energy bill
3. Capital cost divided by energy savings. Key disadvantage is that it does not take into account savings
beyond the payback period.
4. 60 kWh/m2/yr
5. 20%
6. 460 kWh/m2/yr
7. Energy surveys conducted by experienced staff or consultants for buildings likely to yield largest
savings.
8. Gross Internal Floor Area (RICS)
9. +/- 15 days
10. 7 years
11. 3 years
12. £500
13. 15 and 14 GJ/tonne
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