RedVector RV-10982

Microgrid Essentials

Microgrid Essentials

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10982

SME: John Peterson PE, PMP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C

Microgrids aim to reduce costs and increase reliability for the users. They may be the latest buzzword in energy efficiency discussions, but understanding them and where they can be implemented can be daunting. This course aims to enlighten those who own, operate, and benefit from microgrids as well as complexities and challenges.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe microgrids and their energy sources
  • Compare a microgrid to a traditional utility grid
  • Recognize microgrid advantages and disadvantages
  • List the various ways microgrids help the community
  • Explain why microgrids may become essential for first-responders
  • Justify the use of microgrids in a situation of national security
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: John Peterson PE, PMP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C
John Peterson PE, PMP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C Photo
Mr. Peterson is a technical program engineering manager with HP Critical Facilities Services and professional engineering consultant specializing in mission critical facility efficiency. He is a speaker, technical author and an ASHRAE distinguished lecturer on energy and sustainability techniques for data centers. Mr. Peterson has provided technical and application support surrounding the many systems and needs for the modernization and optimization of data centers. He is a licensed professional engineer, certified energy manager, a registered project management professional with PMI, and a LEED accredited professional, all in good standing. His continued involvement with the many industry leaders has helped to cross boundaries between IT, facilities, sustainability, and reliability.
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program
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Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.
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American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)
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Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP BD+C) (General - 0920008752)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP Homes) (General - 0920008752)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ID+C) (General - 0920008752)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ND) (General - 0920008752)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP O+M) (General - 0920008752)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Green Associate (GA) (General - 0920008752)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - WELL Accredited Professional (AP) (General - 0920008752)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
International Maintenance Institute - IMI - Certifications (CMT, CMP, CMM, CWWMT) (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Contribution to Technical Knowledge)