Economic Analysis of Building Energy Efficiency Course
Gain expertise in economically analyzing building energy efficiency. Master modeling energy loads, estimating costs, quantifying savings, and evaluating retrofit options with ROI, NPV, and risk assessments to support profitable, evidence-based decisions for energy improvements in small multifamily buildings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches evaluation of retrofit options for small multifamily buildings using reliable economic metrics. Learn to assess current conditions, calculate energy loads, source local pricing, and project savings via payback, ROI, and NPV analyses. Access practical tools, data resources, and insights on risks and comfort to produce clear recommendations and plans for investors.
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Develop skills
- Build energy profiles for structures by benchmarking kWh and therm usage with minimal data.
- Diagnose building envelopes to quickly identify heat loss, air leaks, and comfort problems.
- Model retrofit costs using local data for windows, insulation, and labor expenses.
- Evaluate finances by calculating payback periods, ROI, and NPV for energy upgrades.
- Create investor-ready reports outlining retrofit proposals, risks, and action steps.
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