MSCA Green Room
Resources and publications available specifically for mechanical service contractors to help support their sustainability efforts and provide the tools needed to enhance their green business opportunities.
Retro-Commissioning and Energy Audit Seminar and Guide
During this year’s annual MSCA education conference, a special one day seminar was offered which provided attendees with practical information and easy to follow steps for both energy auditing and the retro-commissioning process. This program was specifically developed for the mechanical service contractor. A comprehensive guide discussing these processes was distributed at the seminar and is available for purchase. Download Order Form.Retro-Commissioning and Energy Audit Webinar
Mark your calendars for December 9th at 1:00 p.m. EST for a free one-hour program on Retro-Commissioning and Energy Audits to be presented by Mike Korcal of Ferris State University. During this webinar you will gain a better understanding of the value of providing retro-commissioning and energy audit services to your customers. You will learn what these services entail, how they can be defined and what advantages they can provide to the mechanical service contractor. Information will be provided to help you best position your company to offer these services and what additional added-value you will be able to provide your customers. How retro-commissioning and energy audits can enhance opportunities for contractors under the new LEED Existing Building Operations and Maintenance rating system will also be reviewed. To register, click here.
Green Means Business
You can offer your customers a number of important services which will not only assure peak performance of today’s high performance systems, but can result in increased energy efficiency, reduced operating costs and enhanced tenant satisfaction while adding to your bottom line. These new “green” business opportunities were recently discussed during Russ Borst’s August 20th webinar, Green Means Business. This webinar is now available for download. To download a copy, click here. You will need to have the Webex player loaded on your computer in order to properly access this webinar. The Webex player can be downloaded from http://www.webex.com/downloadplayer.html.Model Green Preventative Maintenance Plan
When developing proposals for preventative maintenance services, there are numerous supplementary items, in addition to routine maintenance tasks, that can, and should, be included to ensure peak operating efficiency and compliance with LEED O & M requirements. Click here for more information.GreenSTAR
GreenSTAR, a new exclusive designation now available for MSCA STARs who clearly demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility by meeting specific criteria. This program is recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council.LEED EB AP Prep Class
2009 dates were just announced for the new LEED EB Operations and Maintenance Accredited Professional prep classes. These classes will help prepare attendees for the new LEED EB O & M exam which will be effective early 2009. The 10-hour class will cover all credits and prerequisities under the new LEED O & M rating system as well as the entire LEED process. Classes currently scheduled are listed below or see what's open for registration now:- Jan. 26 & 27 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- March 9 - 10 - Scottsdale, AZ
- May 18 - 19 - Washington, DC
- Sept. 14 - 15 - Kansas City, MO
Green Training Trailer
Check out this new mobile classroom of sustainable technologies coming to a city near you!Green Awareness Training and Certification Program Now Available to MSCA Members
MSCA Members are encouraged to use their Members-Only Password to download a program developed by Ferris State University, Green Mechanical Council and HVAC Excellence that is designed to enhance awareness of fundamental and emerging green technologies. The Green Awareness Training and Certification program has been developed to help ensure ALL your company employees understand the new terminology, equipment, technologies and concepts associated with "green." Special emphasis is also on the specification, purchase and application of energy efficient products. The program is now available to all MSCA contractors who wish to train their employees in-house. The student handbook, "Green Mechanical Systems," can be ordered directly from HVAC Excellence. MSCA members can order at the wholesale price of $23.97 each by calling 800-726-9696 and mentioning they are an MSCA member (discount applied only to phone orders). The green awareness certification exam is being offered through National ITC and arrangements can be made by contacting NITC at 877-457-6482. If you are an MSCA Member, go to the Green Awareness Program Webpage for more information.