by John Krigger | May 15, 2022
(0.8 CEU; 45 minutes) Window shading is a vital energy retrofit for saving electricity on air conditioning and for providing acceptable comfort in buildings. This micro course introduces the three most economical options for shading windows. Exterior window treatments...
by John Krigger | Apr 2, 2022
(0.5 CEU; 25 minutes) To pursue a low-cost cooling strategy, stop heat gain before it enters the home, and use ventilation and air movement whenever possible. This micro course gives you a summary of the options including: shade trees, window treatments, whole house...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(2.0 CEUs) In climates with cooling needs, the most effective cooling strategy stops heat before it enters the building. This lesson describes how heat enters buildings and the best strategies to stop heat gain. You’ll learn to limit heat gain in buildings, including:...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Older mobile homes lack overhangs to shade windows and newer homes may have an overhang that provides little shade. The roof colors of mobile homes are often a dull grey or a dark color of shingles. These characteristics lead to excessive summer solar gain....
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(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...
