HVAC Basics (Short Course)

(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...

Blower Door Testing (Short Course)

(8.5 CEU) Blower door testing is an important skill for reducing air leakage in buildings. Blower doors give you an initial measurement of the leakiness of a building so you can budget the appropriate time and money for air sealing. During air sealing, workers can...

Duct Energy Efficiency (Short Course)

(5.0 CEUs) This course explores the many aspects of duct energy efficiency, including these: duct air sealing, duct insulation, and airflow through ducts. The purpose of this course is to help you think about ducts holistically and to understand how ducts affect...

Air Sealing Buildings (Short Course)

(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.