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.
LEED Credentialing for Current APs
MCAA/MSCA presented an important webinar recently that can provide you with the latest information on requirements needed to maintain your current LEED AP status. Topics covered included:
- How and when to opt into the new LEED AP Specialty Program
- Which Specialty Program to opt into
- Renewal fee structure
- Time frame to accrue required CEUs
- How and where to accrue CEUs
- How to document CEUs for compliance
This recorded program was presented by David M. Hubka, LEED AP BD+C, O+M, Sustainable Project Manager for Total Mechanical in Pewaukee, WI. For the past three years, Dave has also been the popular instructor for MSCA's LEED prep classes.
The FREE webinar is open to all MCAA and MSCA members. To view in Windows Media format, click on: LEED Webinar. (This file is large, so it will take some time to load.)
LEED Webinar for Mechanical Service Contractors
This webinar covers the current and upcoming changes and enhancements to the LEED rating system, primarily focusing on the Operations and Maintenance track, as well as the restructuring of responsibilities between USGBC and GBCI. The primary audience for this session are mechanical service contractors who are considering becoming a Green Associate or LEED AP, as well as current LEED APs who need to get educated on the next version of LEED.
View or Download LEED 2009 Webinar for Mechanical Service Contractors here.Retro-Commissioning and Energy Audit Webinar
MSCA's Retro-Commissioning and Energy Audit webinar was presented by Mike Korcal of Ferris State University as part of the MCAA green webinar series. During this webinar, attendees gained a better understanding of the value of providing retro-commissioning and energy audit services to their customers; learned what these services entail, how they are defined and the advantages they can provide to the mechanical service contractor. For a copy of the PowerPoint slides only, click HERE.
The complete, recorded version of the program is available for viewing HERE.
Other helpful resources from the webinar include:
Energy Star Portfolio Manager
Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)
Department of Energy's Building Energy Software Tools Directory
Green Means Business Webinar and Brochure
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 discussed during former MSCA Chairman Russ Borst’s webinar, Green Means Business. A brochure, specially developed for MSCA members, is available in Adobe PDF format, here.
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.
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.