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BOC training saves participants an average of $12,000 annually per facility. To calculate your savings per square foot of managed space, enter your building’s square footage here.
The BOC course provided very good, general information that will help us maintain our equipment better and also save energy.
Tom Brage
Owatonna Hospital
Why Get Certified?
Energy efficiency is within your reach. BOC training can show you how.
Building Operator Certification (BOC) training helps companies save money by improving the efficiency of HVAC and lighting systems—the biggest energy users—while giving staff the tools to research and pursue more efficient operational methods. BOC participants save an average of $12,000 per facility per year and over 90% of participants and their supervisors say that BOC training has improved comfort, saved energy or saved money in their facilities.
While many facilities are already taking steps to become energy efficient, the BOC program can help take you to the next level. The training allows you to learn about the newest energy technology available and hear best practices firsthand from experts in the field. Installing new technology is only half of the story—in order to get the most out of your building, learning to properly manage and analyze your energy usage is key.
BOC helps operators in their jobs by providing access to the latest information, a network of peers and resources and the tools to excel in their jobs. Achieving certification is motivating and BOC certification is a respected credential in the industry.
Operations and Maintenance Staff
BOC improves knowledge and cross-trains participants in important skill areas, maximizing your versatility within your organization and allowing you to take on more responsibility. Companies can save money through training by developing skills in their staff and avoiding the need to hire outside–contractors. The program also enhances careers and has led to increased responsibility and advancement. Once BOC-certified, 50% of operators receive increased job opportunities and compensation.
Operators also say that BOC training provides an increased understanding of their facility, making them more confident in their job and more motivated at work. The program gives operators industry perspective and the tools they need to troubleshoot issues within their facility.
Employers and Supervisors
BOC certification is recognized in 20 states and enhances credibility with building occupants and upper-level management. In addition to the average energy savings of $12,000 per facility, employers also report increased customer satisfaction because building operation staff is more responsive to issues of air quality and comfort control. Staff are more proactive in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations affecting facility operations. Employers find the program to be very valuable and 100% say that they would recommend the program to their peers.
Time spent in BOC results in tangible records about your facility including data on your electrical system, HVAC operation, lighting levels and controls and annual profiles of energy consumption. This gives managers an in-depth look at the facility and an opportunity to continue utilizing the information over the long term.
Energy Consultants, Architects and Engineers
BOC is an opportunity for operations consultants, architects and engineers to access this valuable network, to learn how facilities are managed on a day-to-day basis and experience training across a wide range of areas: HVAC operations, building systems, energy conservation and indoor air quality. This knowledge enables you to interact with diverse energy stakeholders, communicate better with clients and produce better buildings.
Instructors
BOC attracts respected instructors who are inspired by teaching. As the BOC program continues to grow in the Midwest, MEEA is always looking for people who are passionate about energy efficiency and facilities management. If you have worked in facility operations and maintenance and have teaching experience, click here to learn more about becoming an instructor or download the BOC Instructor Application form.
Bring The Program to Your Area
The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance currently offers BOC training in six Midwest states: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Kansas. To find out how to bring BOC to your area, contact Christina Pagnusat at 312-784-7243 or cpagnusat@mwalliance.org.