What is an Energy Model? – Self Study
What is an Energy Model? – Self Study In this free course, Chris Schaffner describes a variety of methods for modeling building energy consumption. He starts with simple energy estimating tools of increasing complexity, finally arriving at detailed energy simulations. A few simple methods are described, and spreadsheets (listed below) built to use these methods…
Read MoreZone Pressure Diagnostics: Precise Leak Detection and Measurement in Buildings – Self Study
Zone Pressure Diagnostics: Precise Leak Detection and Measurement in Buildings – Self Study Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD) is one of the most powerful tools available for building analysis. The free calculation aid from Residential Energy Dynamics (RED) is the most accurate and easy to use ZPD tool available. This course addresses the ZPD basics to…
Read MoreBPI Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL) Certification Training
BPI Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL) Certification Training This course will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and training to become certified as an Infiltration and Duct Leakage Technician. The BPI IDL Certification prepares you to comply with mandatory state building codes that require blower door and duct leakage testing from a certified third party.…
Read MoreEnergy Modeling for Building Science Professionals
Energy Modeling for Building Science Professionals This course has been approved as a prerequisite for Energy Modeling and Workscope training required by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) for the Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor Certification. Whole-Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is a versatile, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design, code compliance, green…
Read MoreEnergy Modeling in eQUEST
Energy Modeling in eQUEST This is a comprehensive commercial energy modeling course for you to master eQUEST, the “Quick Energy Simulation Tool” developed by the U.S. Department of Energy and other industry leaders for energy modeling. eQuest is available at no charge at https://www.doe2.com/equest/. However eQUEST only runs natively on PCs. In order to run the…
Read MoreEPA 608 Technician Certification
EPA 608 Technician Certification Now, you can get your EPA Section 608 Certification through HeatSpring. The course includes three 100-question practice exams and a full year to ask instructor Brynn Cooksey as many questions as you want. We offer a guarantee that you will pass the EPA Section 608 exam on the first try, or we’ll…
Read MoreEnergy Modeler Certification
HERS Modeler Certification for REM/Rate and/or Ekotrope CEUs: 36 ESC | 18 RESNET IT’S YOUR CHOICE: You can choose to be certified in the REM/Rate software, or the Ekotrope software, or both in this course. It is built for HERS Modelers using either one or both of these tools. ARE YOU A HERS RATER? Brush up on…
Read MoreENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes
ENERGY STAR Version 3/3.1 Certification Training for Program Verifiers & Code Officials CEUs: 1.8 ICC | 18 RESNET This course provides the training required for a RESNET Certified HERS Rater, HERS Modeler, or RFI, BPI Certified Professional, or CHEERS Professional to verify homes under the ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) program. This is…
Read MoreENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Certification
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Certification for Program Verifiers & Code Officials CEUs: 1.8 ICC | 18 RESNET This fully online, on-demand course provides the required training for those verifying under the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program. This is an EPA Approved training course for RESNET HERS Raters, Rating Field Inspectors, and HERS Modelers, BPI…
Read MoreConstruction Math
Construction Math CEUs: 0.8 ICC Area and volume calculations, perimeter measurements, roof angles and variations, and how to calculate those odd architectural features are all covered in this course. We’ll dust off and revisit some math, geometry, and algebra skills as well! Registration Fee: $160.00
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