“Today’s energy costs are unstable and will likely continue to rise,” said Tom Rosback, general manager of commercial control systems at Honeywell. “Additionally, utility companies are billing customers based on energy demand and usage, while the government and market are mandating energy efficiency action. Currently, 65 percent of commercial and industrial buildings were built before 1985 and lack energy efficiency. This is the equation that proves the need for a new breed of contractor who can show end-users the value of improving building functionality, meeting mandates, and increasing energy efficiency.”

The EEO program certification is comprised of two components: the EEO toolset and the EEO training program. The EEO toolset guides contractors through the process of assessing a building for energy savings. The PC-based software tool walks EEO-certified contractors through the prospecting, assessing, modeling, and proposal stages of the EEO life cycle.

Used in conjunction with the EEO training program, building owners have a reliable, cost-effective solution for their energy challenges. The EEO training program is comprised of e-learning courses and an instructor-led energy-sales training course to help building professionals seize opportunities that focus on energy and environmental optimization while managing their costs and environmental challenges.

Publication date: 4/15/2013