Architecture & DesignPast, Present and Future of Building Energy Codes and DOE Appliance Mandates

Past, Present and Future of Building Energy Codes and DOE Appliance Mandates

SKU: RV-11001AW
Duration: 2.00 Hrs

National, state, and even local energy codes have continued to change, requiring increasing energy conservation standards. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) Standard 90.1 and International Energy Conservation model energy code have been increasing the energy conservation standard every three years. The Department of Energy (DOE) has mandated energy conservation standards for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps since 1992. These codes mandates have increased over time and will continued to do so. Commercial and residential construction techniques have changed dramatically over the past 20 years. This interactive online course will review the state of current mandates and standards and describe the future requirements of the model energy codes and DOE mandates.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • List the energy conservation requirements for building construction components including exterior walls, roofs, windows, slab insulation, doors, crawl spaces and skyline.
  • State the energy conservation standards for lighting and plumbing fixtures.
  • List the requirements for air barriers and how to install them so that they significantly improve the building energy efficiency, durability, and occupant comfort, health and safety.
  • Locate the current energy conservation standards and mandates that contribute to public health, safety and environmental protection.
  • Determine the DOE standards for HVAC equipment and appliances.
  • Compare and contrast the impact of Energy Star, the LEED rating system, and Net Zero Energy Standards in decreasing national energy consumption and improving public health.

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Robert Hazelton, Jr., PE

Bob has over 40 years of experience in the mechanical engineering. His experience ranges from hands on work at an electrical generating station, part of an installation team at a NASA tracking station and supervisor of an operations and maintenance crew at a research laboratory. Bob also has been a design engineer working for Lenity Architecture and it predecessors for the past 18 years. This range of experience gives Bob a unique perspective of mechanical system design and installation. Bob is a registered professional engineer in 36 States. During his time with Lenity Architecture Bob has worked on hundreds of project across the United States and Canada. In this range of work Bob has experienced a vast variety of building codes and interpretations. Bob has experience with HVAC, plumbing, natural gas, electrical power, fire alarm and low voltage systems. He has experience testing of smoke control system and kitchen ventilation systems. Bob is married and lives in Oregon. His two adult children are employed in the medical field as an MD and an RN. Bob is a retired NCAA and High School football official.

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