Building Operator Certification®

You can be the expert for energy-efficiency at your business by participating in Building Operator Certification® training. BOC includes a series of courses on energy and resource-efficient building operations and maintenance taught by experts in the field.

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BOC offers two levels of certification. Level I includes 56 hours of training on these topics:

  • Building Systems Overview
  • Energy Conservation Techniques
  • HVAC Systems and Controls
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Facility Electrical Systems
  • Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
  • Operation & Maintenance Practices for Sustainable Buildings

Level II certification requires an additional 49 hours of training covering:

  • Preventative Maintenance and Operations
  • Advanced Electrical Diagnostics
  • HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance (2 days)
  • HVAC Controls & Optimization
  • Two of the following topics: Advanced Indoor Air Quality, Motors in Facilities, Water Efficiency for Building Operators, Mastering Electrical Control Circuits, Introduction to Building Commissioning, Electric Motor Management, and Enhanced Automation & Demand Reduction

Midwest Energy Special Offer

Midwest Energy will reimburse one-half of your $1,150 tuition upon successful completion of each level of certification. Your net cost is an excellent investment since the average business saves over $6,000 per year on utility bills after BOC training!

SESPT Grant Information

Through the Kansas Department of Commerce, the State Energy Sector Partnership (SESPT) Grant may be available to support scholarships worth up to $575 toward the $1,150 cost of BOC training. This, combined with potential reimbursement from Midwest Energy, your training could be FREE.

To be eligible for this training, you must currently be employed with a commercial property or business that receives electrical service from a Kansas utility.

There are a limited number of grants available. For additional information, please contact Sandy Beisner by or by phone at (785) 650-2577.

More Information

Click here for information about class schedules, locations and online registration, or download the BOC brochure.

FAQs

Who provides the training?

The BOC program is administered in seven states by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) and its utility sponsors including Midwest Energy. It was developed by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council, a non-profit business association of the energy efficiency industry.

What is the time commitment?

Level I certification is taught in seven course segments with 56 hours of instruction. Level II certification is taught in six course segments with 49 hours of instruction. Both levels spread the course work over multiple months (generally one or two days each month), so you have no extended periods away from work. The work is very "hands on"; each level of certification includes multiple projects tied to your facility.

What does it cost?

Tuition costs for 2011 are $1,150 for each level of BOC training. Midwest Energy will reimburse 50 percent of your tuition ($575) upon successful certification at each level.

When do classes begin?

Midwest Energy is co-sponsoring BOC courses in Salina with Westar Energy beginning in November, 2011. Contact or at Midwest Energy if you want more information or have interest in BOC training.