Training
Invest in trainings to help your business save money and energy
Rhode Island Energy offers a variety of training sessions on the latest energy efficiency techniques and services. These training opportunities are available to contractors, manufacturers, distributors, building managers, facility managers, architects, and developers in Rhode Island.
Training opportunities
Building Operator Certification (BOC) trainings
The Building Operator Certification® (BOC) program is a leading training and certification course for building engineers and maintenance staff. PPL covers 50% of the tuition costs for the Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations for graduates who have not taken the course in the past five years and are in a facilities management role.
For more details:
- Course agenda, class dates, and enrollment
- Rhode Island Energy’s tuition reimbursement form (pdf)
- For questions or tuition reimbursement discussions, email RIE at EnergyEfficiency@rienergy.com
ENERGY STAR® Industrial Assistance Network
The ENERGY STAR Industrial Assistance Network offers small and medium-sized manufacturers access to local energy management support. By joining the network in your region, you'll learn about the available tools and expertise and can earn recognition from ENERGY STAR for your achievements.
Participants receive:
- Training Monthly online energy management sessions.
- Networking: Quarterly workshops and meetings to share best practices.
- Coaching: Support from industrial energy management experts to refine your energy program.
- Tools: Access to ENERGY STAR resources and regional energy efficiency services.
Participation is free. To join or learn more about the network in the Northeast, email R1EnergyNetwork@energystar.gov
Building Operator Certification (BOC) webinars
Harnessing Waste Heat Recovery and Thermal Energy Storage for Efficiency
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
This webinar explores the ways thermal energy storage and waste heat recovery can increase efficiency and help you significantly reduce your energy use and utility bills. Learn about real-world applications and determine if these solutions are suitable for your facility.
Register for this webinar on Cvent
Water Efficiency Strategies for Resiliency
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Learn about water management strategies that reduce operating costs, energy use, and environmental impact. These strategies also improve water resiliency, helping cities manage water-related stresses and infrastructure impacts during storms and natural disasters. Speakers will share case studies with demonstrated savings.
Register for this webinar on Cvent.
Complimentary webinar tickets from RIE are available while supplies last.