What is a Qualified Professional?  What are they qualified to perform?  How can they serve as an Energy Rater for LEED? How does this differ from a Certified HERS Rater?  This module will answer those questions.

Indoor Air Quality or IAQ refers to the quality of the air we are breathing when we are indoors.   This module will teach you about indoor air quality, the things that lead to poor indoor air quality and what we can do to improve our IAQ. You will also learn about the standards that provide the requirements for mechanical ventilation sizing and air flow testing.

This module covers the minimum rated features of a home in detail and explains the steps involved in performing inspections in the field.

A duct leakage test is performed during a Home Energy Rating to determine air leakage from the heating and cooling distribution system or ductwork.  Even if there are no ducts, there is still data gathering that must be completed. This module explains the data gathering involved and the protocols involved to prepare for and execute this test.

One of the tests performed during a Home Energy Rating is a test to determine the airtightness of the building or unit envelope.  This module explains how to prepare for and execute this test.

The amount 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. The installation, the application, and the specific materials used all have their own set of requirements. After those have been met, the installation itself must be evaluated to determine the quality of that installation. Insulation and Radiant Barrier Evaluation walks you through all these considerations and prepares you to grade insulation and radiant barrier installations according to the ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301 Standard.

Every building sits on a foundation of some type. Learn the minimum rated features and data you need to gather that relate specifically to each type of floor or foundation. You will also understand the minimum rated features around area and volume calculations that create the basis of the rated unit calculations.

Envelope wall energy performance varies based on construction, materials, insulation, location, even exterior color.  This module covers the minimum rated feature of Walls Assembly and the data that must be collected in the field about the structure's envelope walls.

There are several types of ceiling assemblies and the impact to energy usage varies with the specific construction details of each type.  The ceiling's relationship to the roof is also important and there is quite a bit of information that must be gathered about both ceilings and roofs.  This module explores those data points.

This module explores rim and band joist inspection protocols, including what to do when the rim or band area cannot be inspected.

Fenestrations are the holes we make in our walls and ceilings for windows, doors and skylights.  This module covers the inspection and data collection protocols for each of these.

Passive Solar Sun Rooms provide energy savings to a structure by reducing heating, cooling, and lighting energy needs.  This module explains the data collection protocols for such a structure.

Solar systems have become increasingly common.  This module will take you through the various types of solar systems and the data that must be gathered for them.

Becoming a Qualified Professional who can serve as an Energy Rater for LEED includes more than the knowledge gained through training; there are also experience requirements.  This module will provide information about what is required and how to document your experience.