Building Operator Certification Announces 2009 Class Schedule

Building Operator Certification Announces 2009 Class Schedule Building Operator Certification (BOC) has announced an expanded 2009 course offering including 13 locations in California. BOC Level I course series will be offered in Temecula, San Diego, Long Beach, San Ramon, Sacramento, Ventura, Irwindale, Irvine, San Jose, San Francisco, and Downey starting at various times from February through November; Level II will be offered in Fresno, San Francisco, San Diego, and Northridge. Details are available at the BOC website: http://www.theboc.info/ca/schedule_ca.html. Topics include HVAC systems and controls, energy conservation techniques, electrical systems, maintenance and related codes, and indoor air quality.

Join us for a FREE BOC Informational Web Cast, including information on benefits of the training; course topics, schedules, and requirements; and case studies of how graduates are improving their facilities. Webcasts are scheduled for January 14 and March 4 from 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Sign up for the web cast at http://www.theBOC.info/ca.

BOC is a competency-based training and certification for building operators interested in improving the energy efficiency of their facilities. Operators earn certification by attending training sessions and completing project assignments in their facilities. The certification provides a credential for their professional development while also offering employers a way to identify skilled operators. Certification is recognized by employers nationwide; BOC courses are also accredited for continuing education units.

Over 50 California school districts have enrolled M&O staff and engineers in BOC. Nationwide, more than 5,000 operators have been certified since the program’s inception in 1997. Sponsors of the upcoming courses include Pacific Gas and Electric, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and Southern California Gas Co.

For registration information, contact the BOC Office at 206-292-4793 x2, or email [email protected]@Comcast.net or visit NEEC’s web site at http://theboc.info/.

Building Operator Certification is operated by NEEC with support from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, a non-profit utility-funded consortium whose mission is to transform markets for energy efficient goods and services. 2009 BOC Class Schedule - Level I Open Classes

LOCATION Start date Location Temecula 02/04/09 TBD San Diego 02/05/08 National University Long Beach 03/25/09 TBD San Ramon 04/01/09 PG&E Food Service Tech Center Sacramento 04/01/09 Ventura 05/12/09 TBD Irwindale 05/13/09 Edison CTAC Irvine 09/23/09 TBD San Jose 10/07/09 National University - San Jose Campus San Francisco 10/08/09 Pacific Energy Center (PEC) Downey 10/21/09 SCG's Energy Resource Center

Building Operator Certification is operated by NEEC with support from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, a non-profit utility-funded consortium whose mission is to transform markets for energy efficient goods and services.