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Value & Benefits of BOC
• How do companies
benefit from BOC?
• Does BOC save energy
and money?
• How
does BOC benefit a facility department?
• What are the benefits to BOC participants?
• Evaluation
Reports
How do companies benefit from BOC?
Having BOC certified operators translates to improved energy performance
in the building and a preventive maintenance program that improves
the building environment and prolongs equipment life.
The BOC certification is a means for employers to identify qualified
operators and to recruit them to work in their buildings. BOC certified
operators offer capability and productivity through enhanced job
skills.
Third party evaluations of the BOC show employers look for the
certification on resumes and recommend the certification to others.
In a long term follow-up, over 80% of employers found the BOC useful
to their employees.
"BOC is the type of program that produces real benefits for
our communities. City staff who go through this training and certification
are well
prepared to improve operational efficiencies in municipal facilities"
— Jane Cummins, League of Oregon Cities
Does BOC save energy and
money?
Evaluation research shows BOC certified operators are saving money
and energy in their facilities. BOC operators apply concepts learned
in training and undertake measures such as large energy conservation
projects and IAQ improvements. Average annual per participant energy
savings are estimated by this research to be 172,000 kWh per year,
equivalent to $12,000 annually at national electricity rates.
"We
believe commissioning validates a building was properly designed
and constructed for efficiency. Appropriately trained
and skilled operators of these complex and critical systems
ensures continued
efficiency throughout the life of the building."
—Dan Lea, Washington Association
of Maintenance
and Operations Administrators (school association)
How does BOC benefit a
facility department?
Having BOC certified operators in a facility raises the profile
and stature of maintenance departments with an organization's management.
BOC operators have received cross-training in a broad array of building
systems. Their knowledge of total facility operations offers increased
credibility with building tenants and occupants.
BOC training also increases operator capability to identify and
implement energy savings projects that result in lower operating
costs and often, improved comfort in the facility.
"These classes have provided me with the information and means
to gather data so that I can present the information to my
management in a professional and concise manner. Utilizing the
material presented
during the lighting systems class, I was able to present
a case for occupancy controls. I have identified 4 types of areas
at our plant
where I feel occupancy controls can be utilized with minimal
implementation expense."
— Lang Smith, ELDEC Corporation What
are the benefits to BOC participants?
BOC certification provides operators with a means of distinguishing
themselves to employers through improved job skills and a commitment
to the profession. Over 50% of BOC graduates report both an increase
in job responsibilities and compensation since receiving the certification.
Upon successful completion of BOC training, operators receive a
BOC certificate and identification card, a letter of achievement
sent to their employer, a national registration of their certification,
and a newsletter offering technical articles and continuing education
opportunities.
"I interviewed for my present position with
three other qualified candidates. The only difference between us
was my BOC certification. I'm not saying the BOC was solely responsible
for me getting the job but it was a very significant factor in me
being chosen over the other two candidates."
— Santi Camarotti, Tenant Services Coordinator,
ALSTOM Power Inc.
Evaluation Reports
Evaluation of Kansas City Power and Light's BOC Program,
Opinion Dynamics Corporation, 2009 (PDF 487k)
California Evaluation Study Brief: Nonresidential Sector
Process Evaluation of the 2004-2005 Statewide Building
Operator Certification & Training Program (PDF 180k)
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, 2006
BOC Summer Study (PDF 182k)
Impact
and Process Evaluation of the Building Operator Training and
Certification Program, June 2005 (PDF 1.6mb)
Retrospective Assessment
of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, 2003 (PDF 467k)
Evaluation
of the 2002 Statewide Building Operator Certification and Training
Program, 2003 (PDF 1.32MB)
BOC
Market Progress Evaluation Report series prepared by the
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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