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Understanding, measuring, and diagnosing air leakage of the duct systems and the building shell is the focus of this training course. The air distribution system and the home envelope are described and investigated along with their impacts on efficiency, safety and building durability.

This course is designed to be an introduction to passive and active solar systems. It includes a history of how solar features were designed into ancient dwellings and follows the timeline and construction practices up to the present.

This online, on-demand training class will be of interest to Insulation Installers, HERS Raters, RFIs, Code Officials, and General Contractors. The number of items and standards to be considered and evaluated when determining the quality of a residential insulation job or the installation of radiant barriers is surprising.

This online, on-demand training class is targeted to HERS Raters, RFIs and Code Officials; but will be interesting to anyone who breathes while inside their residence. You will learn all about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), carbon monoxide production, and mechanical ventilation systems.

This online, on-demand course is designed to train students who wish to be Certified Home Energy Raters (HERS Raters) the basics of Home Energy Ratings and is designed to prepare you for the RESNET national rater, practical simulation, and CAZ (Combustion Appliance Zone) simulation exams. Once you have completed this on-line portion of the training, you will need to take the required national exams in the presence of the instructor.

Being an Energy Modeler is much, much more than data entry. The ability to generate an accurate energy model is one of the most difficult and critical responsibilities of a HERS Rating or Code Compliance evaluation. This course provides information about the energy modeling of homes, but also about the energy and construction considerations that must be made when developing an energy model.

This fully online, on-demand training class teaches ENERGY STAR Verifiers what they need to know to verify homes for the ENERGY STAR Program. This course is open to RESNET HERS Raters, Rating Field Inspectors, HERS Modelers, BPI Certified Professionals, and CHEERS Verifiers who are new to ENERGY STAR. A remotely proctored exam is included.

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, HERS Modelers, BPI Certified Professionals, and CHEERS Verifiers. A remotely proctored exam is included.

This short course covers the definition of energy including detailed energy terms and the language of energy. You will learn the laws of thermodynamics and take a deep dive into the concepts of heat flow, air flow, and moisture flow.

Construction basics and building components are covered in this course. We take a tour of construction plans and learn what to expect in the plan set.

There are many uses for Construction Math, from Building Science to Real Estate to Construction. This course will help you dust off and expand your math skills with a focus on residential construction.

We define the Combustion Appliance Zone(s) (CAZ), discuss the combustion process and elements of combustion safety, understand the multiple combustion appliances we may have to evaluate as well as testing protocols and visual examination.