Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB) Fundamentals
This course focuses on the fundamentals of Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB) and how they help align building performance with the needs of the electric grid. Participants are introduced to the relationship between building energy systems and grid operations, including strategies such as demand response, load flexibility, and smart energy management. The course also examines the role of electrified technologies such as heat pumps and electric water heating, along with smart controls, sensors, and automation systems that support grid-responsive performance.
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026
1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Virtual
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings
- Recognize how building energy systems interact with the electric grid
- Identify demand response and load flexibility strategies used in GEB applications
- Understand the role of electrified technologies such as heat pumps and electric water heating in grid-interactive buildings
- Recognize how smart controls, sensors, and automation systems support GEB performance
- Understand the benefits of GEB strategies for building owners, utilities, and grid operators
- Understand how GEB concepts support broader electrification and building performance goals
Course Details
This course is designed for professionals seeking a practical understanding of Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings and the role they can play in modern building and energy strategies. The session covers foundational concepts, enabling technologies, operational strategies, and practical examples to help participants understand how buildings can contribute to grid stability while improving performance and flexibility. The training is delivered in a virtual live format.
Provider:Fulya Kocak LLC
Instructor:Fulya Kocak, LEED Fellow
Course Type:Virtual, Live Instruction
Course Dates:Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Registration Deadline:August 13, 2026 at 6:00am
Time Commitment:1.5 hours
Record of Completion:Certificate of Completion
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