Microgrid Essentials

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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.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe microgrids and their energy sources
Identify the difference between a microgrid and a traditional utility grid
Describe microgrid advantages and disadvantages
List the various ways microgrids help the community
Explain why microgrids may become essential for first-responders
Discuss 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.

State Licenses

Alaska

AK - Engineer (General - ,)

Alabama

AL - Engineer (General - ,)

Arkansas

AR - Engineer (General - ,)

Delaware

DE - Engineer (General - ,)

Florida

FL - Engineer (General - 0000271)

Accreditation: 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.

Georgia

GA - Engineer (General - ,)

Iowa

IA - Engineer (General - ,)

Idaho

ID - Engineer (General - ,)

Illinois

IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)

IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)

Kansas

KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)

Kentucky

KY - Engineer (General - ,)

Louisiana

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Maryland

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Maine

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Michigan

MI - Contractor, Residential Builder and M & A (General)

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Minnesota

MN - Engineer (General - ,)

Missouri

MO - Engineer (General - ,)

Mississippi

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Montana

MT - Engineer (General - ,)

North Carolina

NC - Engineer (General - ,)

North Dakota

ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)

Nebraska

NE - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program

New Hampshire

NH - Engineer (General - ,)

New Jersey

NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)

New Mexico

NM - Engineer (General - ,)

Nevada

NV - Engineer (General - ,)

New York

NY - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.

Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Puerto Rico

PR - Engineer (General - ,)

South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)

Texas

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Utah

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Virginia

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Vermont

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Wisconsin

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West Virginia

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Wyoming

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Professional Organizations

American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)

American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)

Association for Facilities Engineering - AFE - Certification (General)

Canada - Alberta Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)

Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)

Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP BD+C) (General)

Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP Homes) (General)

Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ID+C) (General)

Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ND) (General)

Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP O+M) (General)

Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Green Associate (GA) (General)

Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - WELL Accredited Professional (AP) (General)

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)