Energy Management Training
Abraxas Energy Consulting's training sessions help new, and advanced Metrix users race over the learning curve. Abraxas Energy Consulting offers various training packages to help you get the most out of our products. We offer introductory and advanced courses at our Regional Training locations as well as onsite training at your location.

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Metrix Introductory Training
We provide a two-day training session for new Metrix users. The session is primarily "hands-on" -- trainees are guided step-by-step through typical project set-up, entering data such as meter information, rate tariffs, sub-meters, as well as establishing baselines, correcting for weather, and communicating these results using the reporting capabilities. |
Topics Covered:
- Metrix architecture and navigation, operation of the user interface
- Project layout and meter set-up
- Automatic weather and meter data import
- Meter tuning
- Quality Control for increasing reliability of results
- Adding Modifications (Baseline Adjustments)
- Utility tariff modeling
- Tracking performance goals
- Report and graph generation
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Metrix Advanced Training
The session begins with a review of basic concepts such as meter set-up; entering bill and variable data; tuning; measures and modifications; rate analysis and modeling. The session then continues with advanced measures; retrofit isolation vs main meter methods; advanced tuning, modifications and modeling; report customization. Case studies will be worked on as well as discussion of "real-life" Metrix applications. |
Topics Covered:
- Examples of Large Project Layouts
- Use of Metrix Import/Export facility
- Using the Metrix Query
- Rate Comparison
- Special Considerations for Tuning Meters
- Modelling Difficult Rates
- Creating Custom Reports & Graphs
- ...and many fine points often overlooked by beginning users
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Here's what our customers are saying about our training...
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“I was able to return to work and immediately apply
most of what I had learned. Overall, I would strongly recommend this
training session to anyone just getting started with Metrix.”
Tyler B. Humphreys,
Johnson Controls |
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“The material (was presented) in a fun, quick paced
format that keeps your attention and helps you to retain the information
presented. I would highly recommend these classes to anyone charged with
developing building energy use models or performing energy accounting.”
Mike Willis,
Precision Control Systems, Inc. |