Green Training - Intro to Building Energy Efficiency
Green & Renewable Energy
Online
Certificate Program
Provided by ProTrain Online
This course provide you with the knowledge and skills they need to run a more energy efficient and safe building. Introductory course that covers topics such as; Building Science, Building Shell, Heating and Cooling, Energy Usage and Energy Auditing. 25 hours/ 5 week course. Instructor led.
Upcoming start dates
Oct 3 '08 - Nov 27 '08
Dec 5 '08 - Jan 29 '09
Feb 9 a 09 - Mar 27th 09
April 3 a 09 - May 9 a 09
Related Jobs or Careers: Energy Auditor, Home energy analyst, Weatherization Professional
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Green Training - Intro to Building Energy Efficiency
This course provide you with the knowledge and skills they need to run a more energy efficient and safe building. Introductory course that covers topics such as; Building Science, Building Shell, Heating and Cooling, Energy Usage and Energy Auditing.
Curriculum:
Week 1 Building Science Introduction
Video
How Heat Flows
Radiant Heat Transfer
Power and Energy Introduction
Review of Useful Math (Level 1)
Latent and Sensible Heat Intro
CHEC
Heat Transfer Introduction
Air Pressure and Flow Introduction
Power and Energy Basics
Week 2 The Building Shell
Video
How Insulation Works
Air Movement through Homes
Defining the Thermal Boundary
CHEC
Identifying Insulation Materials
Construction Basics
Week 3 Heating and Cooling
Video
Heating System Basics
Cooling System Basics
CHEC
Furnace Identification
Boilers and Hydronic Systems
Week 4 Baseload Energy Usage
Video
Lighting Opportunities
Evaluating Clothes Dryers
CHEC
Water Heating Energy Options
Refrigerator Energy Use
Lesson
Find Refrigerator Use on Internet
Week 5 Energy Auditing
Video
Communicating with Customers
Energy Auditing: On the Job
Energy Bill Analysis
CHEC
Level 1 Energy Auditing
Customer Education
Energy Bill Analysis
Required materials
Residential Energy provides much of the background in building science you'll need to understand the principles presented. The Saturn Building Analyst Field Guide describes the procedures used to assess the performance of both new and existing buildings. Both contain information that is included in the quizzes and final exam. For more info on the book go to http://srmi. biz/ Bookstore. Saturn_Books. htm
Instructors
John Krigger and Chris Dorsi are two of this country s foremost experts on residential energy issues, with 60 years combined experience in energy-conservation and building troubleshooting. Their expertise includes home design, construction and retrofit, heating, air conditioning, air-sealing, insulation, lighting, water heating, and home appliances.
Curriculum:
Week 1 Building Science Introduction
Video
How Heat Flows
Radiant Heat Transfer
Power and Energy Introduction
Review of Useful Math (Level 1)
Latent and Sensible Heat Intro
CHEC
Heat Transfer Introduction
Air Pressure and Flow Introduction
Power and Energy Basics
Week 2 The Building Shell
Video
How Insulation Works
Air Movement through Homes
Defining the Thermal Boundary
CHEC
Identifying Insulation Materials
Construction Basics
Week 3 Heating and Cooling
Video
Heating System Basics
Cooling System Basics
CHEC
Furnace Identification
Boilers and Hydronic Systems
Week 4 Baseload Energy Usage
Video
Lighting Opportunities
Evaluating Clothes Dryers
CHEC
Water Heating Energy Options
Refrigerator Energy Use
Lesson
Find Refrigerator Use on Internet
Week 5 Energy Auditing
Video
Communicating with Customers
Energy Auditing: On the Job
Energy Bill Analysis
CHEC
Level 1 Energy Auditing
Customer Education
Energy Bill Analysis
Required materials
Residential Energy provides much of the background in building science you'll need to understand the principles presented. The Saturn Building Analyst Field Guide describes the procedures used to assess the performance of both new and existing buildings. Both contain information that is included in the quizzes and final exam. For more info on the book go to http://srmi. biz/ Bookstore. Saturn_Books. htm
Instructors
John Krigger and Chris Dorsi are two of this country s foremost experts on residential energy issues, with 60 years combined experience in energy-conservation and building troubleshooting. Their expertise includes home design, construction and retrofit, heating, air conditioning, air-sealing, insulation, lighting, water heating, and home appliances.
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