Economic Analysis of Building Energy Efficiency Course
Gain expertise in economically analyzing building energy efficiency. Master load modeling, cost estimation, savings quantification, and retrofit option comparisons using ROI, NPV, and risk assessment to support profitable, evidence-based energy upgrade choices for small multifamily buildings.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course teaches evaluation of retrofit options for small multifamily buildings through clear, defensible economic metrics. Learn to assess current conditions, estimate energy loads, source local costs, and model savings via payback periods, ROI, and NPV. Use practical templates, data resources, and factors like risk and comfort to produce investor-focused recommendations and implementation strategies.
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Develop skills
- Build energy profiles for buildings by benchmarking kWh and therm usage with limited data.
- Diagnose building envelopes to quickly identify heat loss, air leaks, and comfort problems.
- Model retrofit costs using local data for windows, insulation, and labour.
- Evaluate finances by calculating payback, ROI, and NPV for energy efficiency upgrades.
- Create investor-ready reports presenting retrofit options, risks, and action steps.
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