Houses are systems and understanding how the individual components interact is critical for success. This module focuses on the physics of how Heat, Air and Moisture flow, and how to use this knowledge for peak performance.

Examine the energy code from a historical perspective and grasp the scope, basic structure and content of the latest energy codes.

Modeling heat flow starts with some basic equations. Using computers to crunch the numbers, these calculations can be rapidly performed to simulate the energy performance of a home on an hourly basis.

A high-performance home isn’t just efficient and comfortable. It has to be a place where the occupants can breathe safely.

Having learned about energy modeling and the latest energy code compliance option, the ERI, a few of the fundamental tenants of the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) industry have been introduced.

This training occurs Mondays through Fridays, March 15 - March 31, 2021. Registration Deadline: Monday, March 8 Cost includes required RESNET exams. Responding to the market needs for virtual education, Southface brings this longtime training offering to a new, live online format with our expert trainers! Completion of this training is the necessary step for …

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Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training this fall to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour sessions, you’ll learn how to identify and quantify building components and systems for ENERGY STAR certification and prepare for the EPA exam.   Southface’s training offers real-time engagement with expert trainer Mike Barcik and industry peers. This format has proven to be effective — 100% of those who have taken this version of the course with Southface have …

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