This course provides a history of the building energy codes and how they have changed over the years with additional paths providing flexibility in achieving energy code compliance. The areas of the energy codes are reviewed from a building science perspective which provides the "why" answers to help understand the "what" that is part of the energy code. This course is perfect for building officials, energy professionals, building commissioners, and general contractors who want to understand the science behind the requirements.
Module 1 | Course Introduction | |
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Unit 1 | Course Introduction | |
Module 2 | The Energy Code: A Brief History | |
Unit 1 | The Energy Code: A Brief History | |
Module 3 | The Building Envelope | |
Unit 1 | Envelope Definition | |
Unit 2 | Thermal Value Impacts of Code Changes | |
Unit 3 | Insulation Evaluation | |
Unit 4 | Insulation Installation Requirements | |
Unit 5 | Insulation Application Requirements | |
Unit 6 | Insulation Material Requirements | |
Unit 7 | Insulation Installation Grading | |
Module 4 | Mechanical Systems, Lighting, and Appliances | |
Unit 1 | Mechanical Equipment Efficiency - Heating and Cooling Equipment | |
Unit 2 | Mechanical Equipment Efficiency - Duct Systems, Design, and Leakage | |
Unit 3 | Mechanical Equipment Efficiency - Duct Testing | |
Unit 4 | Mechanical Ventilation Systems | |
Unit 5 | Domestic Water Heating Systems | |
Unit 6 | Lighting and Appliances | |
Module 5 | Clean Energy Systems | |
Unit 1 | Clean Energy Systems | |
Module 6 | Building Officials and HERS Raters: Bridging the Gap | |
Unit 1 | Building Officials and HERS Raters: Bridging the Gap | |
Module 7 | Course Conclusion | |
Unit 1 | Course Conclusion |