Long Courses, Short Courses, Mini Courses, Micro Courses and Tests
(1 Hour of Effort = 1 CEU)
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(2.0 CEUs) Some airborne moisture prevents dryness in the mouth and sinuses. Too much airborne moisture causes building damage from condensation. |
$50.00
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(1.5 CEUs) HVAC systems are expensive to replace. If we replace an existing system, we should make it the most efficient systems that the client or organization can afford. This mini course discusses how to make the best choices to either service the existing system or select and install the most efficient HVAC system the customer can afford.
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$35.00
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10000 in stock |
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(1.5 CEU) Learn about high-performance window and door installation techniques for different window frame types, wall details, and flashing requirements.
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$55.00
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10000 in stock |
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(2.0 CEUs) Spray foam has its advantages its disadvantages. Learn about the most common spray-foam products and installation methods. |
$60.00
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(2.0 CEU) Learn how combustion appliances vent their combustion byproducts. Understand the difference between open-combustion and sealed-combustion appliances. Recognize the different types of gas-heating equipment and their comparative energy-efficiencies.
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$60.00
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10000 in stock |
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(1.0 CEU) Learn how window treatments insulate windows in winter, block solar heat in summer, which improves building efficiency and occupant comfort.
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$35.00
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(1.5 CEU) Crawl spaces cause many energy and moisture problems. This mini course explains how crawl spaces cause problems, and how to solve crawlspace problems.
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$40.00
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(2.0 CEU) Study a selection of examples of how we use math to make decisions during an energy audit. This topic is very important for certification exams.
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$50.00
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(1.5 CEU) This mini course discusses duct-leakage standards and duct-leakage measurement. You'll discover where to find the duct leaks and learn about the methods and materials that duct sealers used to seal ducts.
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$40.00
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(1.5 CEUs) Fibrous insulation is the most economical as well as the most commonly used insulation. Study the different materials, products, and installation methods of fibrous insulation.
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$40.00
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(1.5 CEUs) Learn how to use low-energy cooling to minimize the amount of electricity that air conditioners consume. Strategies include cool roofs, window treatments, circulation fans, whole house fans, and evaporative coolers.
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$40.00
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10000 in stock |
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(1.0 CEU) Inadequate duct airflow, duct air leakage, duct-induced building pressures, and lack of insulation waste energy. Discover how to fix duct problems in the right order to make ducts more energy efficient.
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$35.00
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(1.5 CEU) Buildings are composed of geometrical shapes. Refresh your memory about geometry, especially for determining areas and volumes.
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$25.00
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10000 in stock |
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(1.5 CEU) Learn about electricity, how it creates heat, how it powers and controls devices, and how we generate it. Slides, videos, and handouts.
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$40.00
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(3.0 CEU) In this mini course we describe the exact process of conducting a blower door test. Energy auditors and inspectors can set up blower door equipment in a variety of correct or incorrect ways. This lesson explains how to set up the blower-door-test equipment the right way. You’ll learn the following.
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$125.00
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10000 in stock |
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(1.5 CEU) Gas furnaces come in a variety of designs and sizes, with efficiencies that range from 50% to more than 90%. This mini course discusses and illustrates the three main furnace types and the factors that affect their efficiency.
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$40.00
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(1.5 CEU) Most attics and roofs require ventilation to protect the roof from ice damming, moisture damage, and excessive summer heat. This course covers important ventilation strategies to keep roofs and attics dry and cool. You’ll learn about climate-specific ventilation issues and roof design features that eliminate problems.
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$35.00
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(1.5 CEU) Doors are a small but important part of a building envelope. Study how to select and install energy-efficient doors. Learn about door R-values and other features..
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$35.00
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10000 in stock |
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(1.5 CEU) Windows must meet certain performance factors to deliver acceptable comfort and energy efficiency. Learn to select the right windows based on the performance factors described in this course.
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$335.00
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10000 in stock |
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HVAC Basics 8.0 CEUs
The many components and processes of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are challenging to understand. The purpose of this course is to help you understand how HVAC systems work, and what you can do to improve their efficiency. This is our most advanced course on HVAC.
1.1 HVAC Retrofit Efficiency Choice—1.5 CEUs
HVAC systems are expensive to replace. If we replace an existing system, we should make it the most efficient systems that the client or organization can afford. This lesson covers how to make the best choices to either service the existing system or select and install the most efficient HVAC system the customer can afford. You’ll learn the following.
Know the four common problems with AC and HP systems.
Understand the two most basic efficiency choices for existing HVAC systems. Service or replacement.
The importance of HVAC equipment sizing and selection.
1.2 HVAC Retro-Commissioning—1.0 CEUs
HVAC systems are expensive to replace. When we solve HVAC problems without replacing the system, we benefit our client. This lesson covers how to improve existing HVAC systems through retro-commissioning. Retro-commissioning evaluates the functioning of HVAC systems through measurement and adjustment. You’ll learn the following.
How to diagnose HVAC-system problems.
How to find effective solutions to HVAC problems.
How to conduct post-improvement tests to measure your success.
The importance of preventative maintenance.
1.3 Evaluating HVAC Airflow—1.5 CEUs
HVAC airflow problems are difficult to diagnose and fix. Poor HVAC airflow can dramatically reduce building energy performance, even if the building is otherwise energy efficient. Never assume that HVAC airflow is sufficient for good HVAC efficiency. This lesson covers the causes and solutions of common HVAC airflow problems. You’ll learn the following.
How to evaluate an HVAC system’s airflow.
How to diagnose inadequate airflow.
How to recommend solutions that improve HVAC airflow.
1.4 Improving HVAC Airflow—1.5 CEUs
HVAC systems are only effective if they distribute the right amount of conditioning to building spaces. Forced-air HVAC systems are notorious for air-distribution problems. This lesson covers conditions that reduce the effectiveness of forced-air distribution systems. You’ll learn how static pressures, equipment maintenance, and duct design affect airflow into rooms. You’ll also learn methods to improve forced-air distribution and solve airflow problems.
1.5 HVAC Refrigeration—2.5 CEUs
Central air conditioners and heat pumps rely on the refrigeration cycle to provide heating and cooling. This lesson explains the refrigeration cycle in simple language with clear diagrams. You’ll learn the following.
How HVAC refrigeration systems work.
Common problems that reduce refrigeration efficiency.
How to recognize refrigeration problems.
How to specify solutions that restore refrigeration effectiveness and increase efficiency.
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$225.00
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