Courses

Radiant Cooling and Heating

Millions of dollars are now being invested into radiant cooling and heating and thermal comfort research. In this free 1-hour lecture, Robert will take you through the radiant design sequence he has used for 30 years.

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.

Selling the Sun

Solar is becoming more and more appealing as the technology improves and its prices drop. However, because most of the savings aren’t seen immediately, it can be tricky to sell such an investment to customers who don’t have a clear picture of the long...

Introduction to Zero Net Energy Buildings

This thirty minute lecture describes what it takes to build zero net energy buildings. It provides builders with an honest look at the benefits, challenges, and economics of zero net energy projects.

5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels

In this free course, Dr. James Rand discusses the 5 things you should know about silicon PV panels.

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.

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.

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.

Installing & Commissioning Real Time Geothermal Monitoring Systems

Real time geothermal monitoring has finally become economical for installers. Real time monitoring significantly reduces risk for property owners and can verify system performance. Take this course to learn how to install and commission the GES.

Solar Development on Brownfields & Landfills

Landfills are excellent sites for renewable energy projects. This course defines landfills and explains how to permit and site them for solar redevelopment.

Footprint Project Volunteer Training - Energy Technicians (Module 3)

Unirac's Faster Solar Design with Online Tools

What are the best online software tools for solar designers? This free solar design course was created by Unirac to help solar designers work more quickly and confidently.

Integrative Design Process

This free course employs case studies to illustrate the integrative design process—with its focus on purpose, discovery, and interrelationships.

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.

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.

Bard Wall-Mount Maintenance & Prep for Modular Yard Tech's

The information you need to professionally maintain and setup Bard wall-mount units helping you achieve your customers standards

Introduction to DA/ADMS

Role of distribution automation in electric utility grid modernization efforts; Key definitions pertaining to DA/ADMS, basic building blocks of DA and ADMS; benefits of DA/ADMS for meeting distribution utility business needs; major challenges of DA/ADMS i

Energy Policy: Women in Solar

Leading women in clean energy policy will discuss career paths, projects they're currently working on and the role of women in their fields.

Understanding and Calculating Building Heat Loss to the Ground

This presentation is for architects, builders, and others who want a better understanding about how buildings interact thermally with the ground and how to calculate heat loss to the ground.

FAA Part 107 Practice Test

In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This free practice test includes 60 questions that you're likely to see when you take the exam.