Class Schedule

Jun
9
Thu
Building Energy Science with MI-BEST (Day 4) @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Jun 9 all-day

Class Overview: Day 4 – Building Envelope I CLASSROOM: Discuss ‘Combustion Analysis’, ‘Room to Room Pressure Diagnostics’ and ‘Duct Leakage Diagnostics’. HANDS ON*: 80 and 95 AFUE Combustion analysis, and Room to Room 20150624_085650pressure diagnostics including Duct Leakage Diagnostics, (finding leaks with a manometer).

Objectives: HERS Raters, BPI Contractors, Energy Auditors, Energy Analysts, Architects, Builders and Building Professionals, HVAC Contractors and Technicians, Utility Program Sponsors, Facility and Energy Managers, and Building Officials.

Audience: HERS Raters, BPI Contractors, Energy Auditors, Energy Analysts, Architects, Builders and Building Professionals, HVAC Contractors and Technicians, Utility Program Sponsors, Facility and Energy Managers, and Building Officials.

NATE Certified

Jun
10
Fri
Building Energy Science with MI-BEST (Day 5) @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Jun 10 all-day

Class Overview: Day 5- Building Envelope II CLASSROOM: Discuss ‘Thermal Bypass and Quality Insulation Installation’, ‘Thermal Imaging’. HANDS ON*: Inspect a wall section, working some of the areas discussed, Use an IR camera and review Screenshot at Jan 12 11-15-02the results, using a hot wall for the training.

Career Paths: HERS Raters, BPI Contractors, Energy Auditors, Energy Analysts, Architects, Builders and Building Professionals, HVAC Contractors and Technicians, Utility Program Sponsors, Facility and Energy Managers, and Building Officials.

Audience: HERS Raters, BPI Contractors, Energy Auditors, Energy Analysts, Architects, Builders and Building Professionals, HVAC Contractors and Technicians, Utility Program Sponsors, Facility and Energy Managers, and Building Officials.

NATE Certified

Sep
27
Tue
Hands-on Refrigerant Charge Measurement @ SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
Sep 27 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Overview:

A residential split system air conditioner undergoes its final assembly at the time of installation. An important factor is the amount of refrigerant in the system (commonly referred to as proper charging). Air conditioner energy efficiency suffers if the refrigerant charge is either too low or too high. This training is designed to assist Raters and HVAC technicians to properly perform a Refrigerant Charge verification. This is a Hands-on class with operational equipment. Please feel free to bring your verification equipment.

Building Energy Science 101 @ SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
Sep 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sep
28
Wed
Advanced Blower Door Diagnostics and Air Leakage Identification @ SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
Sep 28 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Overview:

Learn advanced Manometer settings while conducting a Blower Door test. We will cover methods used to identify and prioritize build shell leakage. Students will learn to set up BD, Manometer, hoses and house in order to conduct a total shell leakage. Learn to calculate the Building Airflow Standard (BAS). We will also cover the importance of comparing the BD results with the BAS when recommending air sealing. Participants will practice methods in field guided by instructor.

Oct
3
Mon
Building Envelope and Duct Testing – MI-BEST Series #1 @ PG & E Energy Training Center, Stockton
Oct 3 all-day

Description:

Building Envelope and Duct Testing Day 1; Building Energy Science, Building Performance Made Practical; MI-BEST® (Mobile Integrated Building Energy Science Training) Day 1 is the first of 5 consecutive days of training which are designed to be covered in sequence. Students are encouraged to stay for the entire 5 days, but may sign up for individual days depending on the agenda. Day 1 covers Basic Building Science and Energy Principles, and hands on practice with blower doors and duct testers using the MI-BEST portable training unit.

Oct
4
Tue
Air Flow Measures and Static Pressure – MI-BEST Series #2 @ PG & E Energy Training Center, Stockton
Oct 4 all-day

Description:

Air Flow Measures and Static Pressure Day 2; Building Energy Science, Building Performance Made Practical; MI-BEST® (Mobile Integrated Building Energy Science Training) Day 2 is the second of 5 consecutive days of training which are designed to be covered in sequence. Students are encouraged to stay for the entire 5 days, but may sign up for individual days depending on the agenda. Day 2 continues the Building Energy Science Theory, focusing on Air flow diagnostics, and building pressures. Introduces HVAC Static Pressure and Airflow, Air Flow Measurement Techniques and devices currently allowed within Title 24, Room to Room pressure diagnostics.
Oct
5
Wed
Refrigerant Charge Verification – MI-BEST Series #3 @ PG & E Energy Training Center, Stockton
Oct 5 all-day

Description:

Refrigerant Charge Verification Day 3; Building Energy Science, Building Performance Made Practical; MI-BEST® (Mobile Integrated Building Energy Science Training) Day 3 is the third of 5 consecutive days of training which are designed to be covered in sequence. Students are encouraged to stay for the entire 5 days, but may sign up for individual days depending on the agenda. Day 3 covers Building Energy Science focusing on Moisture Issues; Refrigerant Charge Verification and Equipment Calibration. This class combines the air flow techniques covered in Day 2 with refrigerant charge skills. Title 24 requirements are included.
Oct
6
Thu
Building Pressures and Ventilation Verification – MI-BEST Series #4 @ PG & E Energy Training Center, Stockton
Oct 6 all-day

Description:

Building Pressures and Ventilation Verification Day 4; Building Energy Science, Building Performance Made Practical; MI-BEST® (Mobile Integrated Building Energy Science Training) Day 4 is the fourth of 5 consecutive days of training which are designed to be covered in sequence. Students are encouraged to stay for the entire 5 days, but may sign up for individual days depending on the agenda. Day 4 covers House Ventilation (ASHRAE 62-2 and Title 24) requirements and issues, measuring ventilation flows, and Ventilation Fan effects on building and room pressures.
Oct
7
Fri
Thermal By-Pass, Quality Insulation Installation, Advanced Building Envelope – MI-BEST Series #5 @ PG & E Energy Training Center, Stockton
Oct 7 all-day

Description:

Thermal By-pass, Quality Insulation Installation, Advanced Building Enevelope Day 5; Building Energy Science, Building Performance Made Practical; MI-BEST® (Mobile Integrated Building Energy Science Training) Day 5 is the last of 5 consecutive days of training which are designed to be covered in sequence. Students are encouraged to stay for the entire 5 days, but may sign up for individual days depending on the agenda. Day 5 covers Thermal Bypass and Quality Insulation Installation, Advanced Framin (OVE), Combustion Analysis, and Thermal Imaging.