Class Schedule

Mar
17
Thu
Residential Water Conservation @ SCE Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class Overview: Long-term forecasts point to persistent drought conditions in California for 2015 and beyond. Residential water conservation will become increasingly important as the state faces shortages. This course covers traditional and new methods for water conservation, emerging technologies, efficient appliances and standards including the new DOE water heater standards, and residential (and commercial) incentive programs across utilities in Southern California. Landscaping alternatives: xeriscaping, water conservation drips tapes, timers, controllers, etc.

Objectives: Understand importance of residential water conservation in California. Gain knowledge about efficient conservation technologies and techniques. Gain awareness of residential water conservation programs in Southern California.

Audience: Building contractors; building professionals; residential DIY consumers; building department officials; energy efficiency professionals

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.