Recently, someone used ChatGPT to create 10 Energy Modeling jokes and challenged someone to create better jokes

As the funniest person in the industry, definitely the only instructor with a sense of humor, I am obligated to accept the challenge.

For years, I have collected memes regarding energy modeling and performance design. I will start sharing them if this gets enough views.

In one case study, building commissioning saved a building owner 36% on an annual energy bill of $550,000. large commercial building in a major metropolitan area. The building was constructed in the 1980s and had not undergone any significant upgrades since then. The building owner was interested in reducing energy costs and improving tenant comfort, so they hired a commissioning agent to evaluate the building's systems.

The commissioning agent discovered several issues with the building's HVAC system, including air leaks and improperly calibrated controls. Additionally, the building's lighting system was outdated and inefficient, with many bulbs burnt out or dim. The agent recommended several upgrades to the building's systems...

Building commissioning is a process that ensures that all building systems are designed, installed, and functioning according to their intended purposes. This process plays a crucial role in ensuring that buildings operate efficiently and sustainably, which ultimately saves money and energy. In this blog, we will use a few simple examples to illustrate the various reasons why building commissioning saves money and energy (and safety, and, and...)

(Sidenote: Try to find a commissioning agent based on a referral. You don't just want a box checker!)

One of the primary ways that building commissioning saves money and energy is by identifying and correcting design and installation issues early on before the...

If you are reading this and you're on this website, there's a certainty that you have had computer issues interfere with your bottom line. Likely, you have wanted to smash your computer. Now, lately, many of you may not be fond of investing in the stock market - so why not invest in your workstation? If you are fortunate enough to work for a company that can upgrade your equipment, this is what I have found to be beneficial. 

1) Dual monitors. Large sized. 4k preferred

I like working on a laptop but I really don't understand how someone can work with less than two monitors. I just upgraded to three of these 4k 28" Samsung monitors...