1. Core Training Pillars

Training programs are typically built around the “holistic approach,” which looks at the building as a single integrated system rather than a collection of separate parts.

Regulatory Compliance: Understanding mandatory requirements such as Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and the roadmap toward “zero-emission” building stocks.

The Overarching Framework (ISO 52000-1): The foundation of EPB training. It teaches how to define assessment boundaries, classify building types (residential vs. commercial), and aggregate different energy flows (heating, cooling, lighting) into a single performance indicator.

Calculation Methodologies: Training covers the transition from traditional monthly average calculations to more precise hourly calculation methods. This is essential for modern “low-energy” buildings where dynamic factors like solar gain and smart automation have a huge impact.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): Technical training on how to conduct assessments and issue EPCs, which rate a building’s efficiency on a scale (e.g., A to G).

Target Roles for Training

Building & Facility Managers: Focus on monitoring actual energy use vs. predicted performance and managing renovations to hit energy-saving targets.

Energy Assessors & Certifiers: Focus on using approved software (like iSBEM) to prepare legal certificates.

Architects & Engineers: Focus on “Integrated Design,” learning how to balance insulation, ventilation, and renewable energy (e.g., solar panels) during the design phase.

Key Standards Covered

A comprehensive course usually includes these five “overarching” standards:

ISO 52018-1: Partial indicators related to the building fabric.

ISO 52000-1: General framework and procedures.

ISO 52003-1: Indicators, requirements, and ratings.

ISO 52010-1: Converting climatic data for calculations.

ISO 52016-1: Calculating heating/cooling energy needs (the “heart” of the calculation).