Class Schedule

Agenda
Agenda
November 2016 – March 2017 Nov 2016 – Mar 2017
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Nov
1
Tue
ACCA Manual D – Duct Design @ Energy Training Center, Stockton
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Nov 1 all-day

Description:

It is recommended that participants attend this class prior to attending the Advanced ACCA Manual D class. This class provides a review of the ACCA Residential Design System and approved software, Manual D procedure, and proper documentation. Learn how to achieve efficiency compliance while optimizing duct work for competitive pricing and comfort. North American Technician Excellence (NATE) continuing education credits are available for this class.

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Nov
28
Mon
Building Envelope and Duct Testing – MI-BEST Series #1 @ PG & E Energy Training Center
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Nov 28 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.

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Nov
29
Tue
Air Flow Measures and Static Pressure – MI-BEST Series #2 @ PG & E Energy Training Center
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Nov 29 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.
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Nov
30
Wed
Refrigerant Charge Verification – MI-BEST Series #3 @ PG & E Energy Training Center
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Nov 30 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.
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Dec
1
Thu
Building Pressures and Ventilation Verification – MI-BEST Series #4 @ PG&E Energy Training Center
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Dec 1 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.
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Dec
2
Fri
Thermal By-Pass, Quality Insulation Installation, Advanced Building Envelope – MI-BEST Series #5 @ PG&E Energy Training Center, Stockton
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Dec 2 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.
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Feb
13
Mon
ACCA Manual J – Equipment Sizing and Selection @ Energy Training Center, Stockton
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Feb 13 all-day

It is recommended that participants take this course prior to attending the ACCA Manual D, Advanced Manual D.  This computer-based class will cover whole house and room-by-room ACCA manual J Version 8 Load Calculation methods.  The instructor will also review the ACCA Manual S Equipment Selection Manual.

Special Note:  Computers will be provided, but students should have basic computer skills such as being able to save and rename files, and use a mouse to click and drag.

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Feb
14
Tue
ACCA Manual D – Duct Design @ Energy Training Center, Stockton
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Feb 14 all-day

It is recommended that participants attend this class prior to attending the Advanced ACCA Manual D class. This class provides a review of the ACCA Residential Design System and approved software, Manual D procedure, and proper documentation. Learn how to achieve efficiency compliance while optimizing ductwork for competitive pricing and comfort. North American Technician Excellence (NATE) continuing education credits are available for this class.

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Categories: PG&E Tags: ACCA Manual D Building Department Building Department Inspector Consultant Engineer Developer Energy Duct Design Engineer Mechanical General Contractor HERS Rater HVAC HVAC Contractor Mechanical NATE North American Technician Excellence Plan Checker Contractor Residential Builder
Feb
17
Fri
Residential Heat Pumps: Quality Design and Installation @ Energy Training Center, Stockton
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Feb 17 all-day

Many homeowners are considering changing ‘Gas Furnaces’ to ‘Heat Pumps’ to provide  residential heating and cooling.
The Training builds upon the ACCA Wrightsoft series and focuses on the Science of correct sizing of Heat pump systems and includes a Wrightoft computer lab portion.

The session builds upon Manual ‘J’ and provides a foundation upon which Manual ‘H’  will be built.
It is recommended that attendees bring their own laptop preloaded with the Wrightsoft Demo software

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Mar
31
Fri
Residential Air Balancing in California Dry Climates @ Energy Training Center, Stockton
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Mar 31 all-day

As homes become tighter and use energy more efficiently, airflow and airflow balance is going to become increasingly important . Comfort and indoor environmental quality are dependent upon proper airflow into each room. The session starts with a classroom discussion covering the basic science and calculations involving airflow balance. Followed by a lab session that allows the material covered in the classroom to be put to practical use in a lab exercise.
Airflow measurements will be made with a flow grid and flow hood, other topics that will be demonstrated focus on the California Title 24 Part 6, approved Airflow measurement and Fan Watt efficacy calculations.

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Categories: PG&E Tags: ACCA Manual D Building Department Building Department Inspector Consultant Engineer Developer Energy Duct Design Engineer Mechanical General Contractor HERS Rater HVAC HVAC Contractor Mechanical NATE North American Technician Excellence Plan Checker Contractor Residential Builder
November 2016 – March 2017 Nov 2016 – Mar 2017