Solar Ready vs Solar Right
Learn the steps and design choices that will enable a new construction project to supply 100% of its load through renewables. Together we will explore how suite conditions will affect the cost and production of going solar (“Solar Right”).
by Michael Simons
Accurately Calculate the "Avoided Cost" of A Solar Project
This free course covers how to precisely calculate the dollar savings (aka avoided cost) of a solar project using Energy Toolbase.
by Adam Gerza
Storage and Electrification
Understanding the trajectory of Massachusetts’ energy policy will drastically change the way our homes are designed and built.
by Michael Simons
Arc Flash Calculations and Insulation Resistance Testing
In this free lecture, Ryan Mayfield discusses two topics that are critical in the design and installation of large scale commercial installations: DC arc flash and insulation resistance testing.
by Randy Batchelor and 1 other
Unvented Roofs without Spray Foam: The Rest of the Story
Examine cellulose vs. fiberglass insulation, interior vapor control membranes, diffusion vents at the ridge, interior humidification, inward vapor drive issues, and the effect of air barrier imperfections.
by Kohta Ueno
Commercial Geothermal Heat Pump System Design
Dr. Charles Remund, author of the IGSHPA Design Manual, explains how to design a ground heat exchanger for a commercial geothermal system.
by Dr. Charles Remund
The Kroska Case Study: Solar PV Systems with Storage
This case study presents the Kroska Residential PV installation Seminar that blends two PV system designs (battery free and battery back-up) and accommodates two roof planes and types.
by Christopher LaForge
Accurately Modeling the Economics of Customer Sited Energy Storage Projects
This lecture demonstrates how to accurately, objectively, and transparently
by Adam Gerza
Zero Energy Home Basics: Economics, Minimizing Energy Use, and Renewable Systems
Ann Edminster discusses Zero Energy Homes, economic considerations, minimizing building energy needs, occupant energy uses and renewable energy systems in this course.
by Ann Edminster
Integrating ASHRAE HVAC Standards
This free course is a recording of two webinars by Robert Bean on understanding and integrating ASHRAE standards on thermal comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality for HVAC and building design.
by Robert Bean
Commercial Photovoltaic Design - Integrating Commercial Scale Storage
Learn how commercial scale storage will affect the market for commercial clients, some of the major players that are in the current expanding field and see how small utilities will benefit from this scale of storage added to Commercial PV arrays.
by Christopher LaForge
Life-Centered Design
Enroll today and learn the ten things we human organisms crave from our surroundings-- you'll be able to create built environments that bring us back into harmony with the rest of nature.
by Carol Venolia
Achieving Hydraulic Separation in Hydronic Systems
This lecture will outline 4 different methods for providing hydraulic separation, some of which may reduce the installation and operating cost of a system.
by John Siegenthaler
Electrical Loads in High Performance Buildings
This presentation covers the subject of plug load energy-efficiency and the lighting, appliances, and consumer electronics used in the home. You will glean priceless information about how to save hundreds of dollars.
by Chris Calwell
ETB Masterclass: Optimizing the Economics of C&I Solar + Storage Projects
Important findings from a rigorous, months-long analysis where we studied the economics of solar + storage projects on every C&I (commercial and industrial) utility rate tariff in California’s Investor-Owned Utility (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) territories.
by Adam Gerza
Hempcrete 101: Back to the Future for Natural, Carbon-Beneficial Buildings
Ready to put your specification where your aspiration is? Take a deep dive into the rich world of carbon-beneficial materials and help lead our industry in responsible design and construction solutions.
by Tom Rossmassler and 3 others
Solar + Drones: Site Surveying and 3D Mapping around Trees
This free drone course was developed in partnership with Hudson Valley Drones, Northwest Drone Pros, and Scanifly to address the #1 challenge for new drone operators.
by John Novak and 3 others
HERS Rater Perspective: ASHP Design
In this lesson, we will explore how low-load homes affect ASHP design and learn how to size and design equipment that will improve customer satisfaction, decrease callbacks, and save money.
by Michael Simons
Bard Factory Training for MC5000 Series Controller (1 to 6 wall-mount units)
This course features the MC5300 & MC5600 Multi-Unit controllers for standard Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps and is recommended for Engineers, Architects, Reps, OEM’s, Distributors, Contractors, Installers and Service Technicians.
by Rick Downie
Zone Pressure Diagnostics: Precise Leak Detection and Measurement in Buildings
This course explains why you need Residential Energy Dynamics' Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD) tool, how to use it, and much more.
by Rick Karg