Duct Air Sealing (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) This lesson begins by talking about duct-leakage standards and duct leakage measurement. You’ll learn where to find the duct leaks in this lesson. Also, this lesson shows you the methods and materials that duct sealers used to seal ducts. We then...

ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation Standard (Mini Course)

(2.5 CEUs) Most building codes accept ASHRAE 62.2 as their ventilation standard. As a building-energy specialist, you must know what ASHRAE 62.2 requires and how to comply with its requirements. You’ll learn the following from this lesson. The ASHRAE 62.2 standard’s...

Low-Energy Cooling (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) Many or most homes in your region have air conditioning systems. This lesson explains how to use low-energy cooling to minimize the amount of time that air conditioners operate. Strategies include cool roofs, window treatments, circulation fans, whole house...

Duct Energy Efficiency (Mini Course)

(1 CEU) Ducts can be a major energy-waster. This lesson presents an outline and overview of duct energy-efficiency problems. Ducted airflow, duct air leakage, duct heat transmission, and where the ducts are installed all affect the energy efficiency of forced-air HVAC...

A/C and Heat Pump Equipment Identification (Mini Course)

(2.5 CEU) The topic of air conditioners and heat pumps is one of the most difficult topics for energy auditors and energy raters. This course focuses on HVAC appliances, like air conditioners and heat pumps, that use HVAC refrigeration systems, including the...