by John Krigger | Jan 14, 2022
(6.5 CEUs) Baseload energy includes water heating, lighting, refrigeration, and other energy uses that don’t vary much with the changing seasons. Baseload energy may be up to half of the total energy that a home or commercial building uses, especially in mild...
by John Krigger | Jan 14, 2022
(9.0 CEUs) Mobile and manufactured homes are approximately 9% of homes in the United States. We generally call the older homes “mobile homes” and the newer ones “manufactured homes.” HUD manages a national building code for manufactured homes, which is completely...
by John Krigger | Jan 14, 2022
(8.0 CEUs) Workers face a variety of hazards on the job site. In this course, we focus on the most dangerous of these hazards including the following. Air pollutants Falls and back injuries Driving and vehicle maintenance Hearing and visual...
by John Krigger | Sep 17, 2021
(65 CEUs) In the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) the job requirements for energy auditors and quality control inspectors (QCI) overlap. You need most this course’s information to become an energy auditor, building analyst, or energy rater. If...
by John Krigger | Jul 16, 2021
(7.0 CEUs) Air leakage is among the very most wasteful energy problems found in buildings. This short course explores the nature of an air barrier, how to find air leaks, and how to seal ducts and the holes they often create through the building envelope.