Class Schedule

Apr
13
Wed
Building Energy Science I – Preparation for Building Sealing @ Johnstone Supply - Fresno
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Class Overview:

This is a full day class. As more and more attention is given to Air Sealing of Homes in California what basics should everyone who is part of the audit team to the Air sealing team know as they prepare to seal Homes. The course deals with basic Air and moisture flow. The purpose is to assist prevention of homes that develop avoidable problems with some planning , understanding of moisture, pressure and heat flow dynamics. This is recommended for each HERS Rater, Mechanical Contractor or Building official involved in an Air Sealing Project.

Apr
15
Fri
ACCA Manual J @ Johnstone Supply - Bakersfield
Apr 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Overview:

This 1/2 day class covers Manual ‘J’ Sizing Introduction Manual ‘J’ Wrightsoft Set-up and hands on training Detailed Cooling Capacity Data Sheets Air Flow Calculation Worksheets.

Jun
7
Tue
Building Energy Science with MI-BEST (Day 2) @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Jun 7 all-day

Class Overview: Day 2 – Building Energy Science II CLASSROOM: Discuss ‘Static Pressure and Airflow, Air Flow Measurement Techniques-Plenum Pressure Matching Method, Flow Hood, Flow Grid.’ HANDS ON: Measurements-Static 20150624_085243Pressure and Airflow, Using The equipment approved in California. Fan watt draw and Airflow using Retrotec and TEC equipment.

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

Mar
21
Tue
Building Energy Science w/ MI-BEST (Day 2) @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Mar 21 all-day

Class Overview:

Day 2 – Building Energy Science

CLASSROOM: Discuss ‘Static Pressure and Airflow, Air Flow Measurement Techniques-Plenum Pressure Matching Method, Flow Hood, Flow Grid.’

HANDS ON: Measurements-Static Pressure and Airflow, Using The equipment approved in California. Fan watt draw and Airflow using Retrotec and TEC equipment.

Mar
22
Wed
Building Energy Science w/ MI-BEST (Day 3) @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Mar 22 all-day

Class Overview:

Day 3 – Building Energy Science

CLASSROOM: Discuss ‘Refrigerant Charge’ and ‘Equipment Calibration’.

HANDS ON: Combine the Airflow techniques with Refrigerant charge procedures, Multiple opportunities to practice on various pieces of equipment.

Jun
13
Wed
Building Energy Science II – Residential Air Sealing @ SCE Energy Education Center
Jun 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Overview

This training session covers issues and cautions that anyone involved in air sealing needs to consider when tightening a residential structure. It builds upon the principles in Building Energy Science Basics 100. A checklist of inspection points is provided as part of the training.