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SUMMARY:(R1.1) Residential Energy Plan Reviews in 15 Minutes or Less (Pt 1)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: To attend this session\, registrants must log in using Web browsers Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions)\nClick Here for Full Attendee System Requirements\n\n*1/26/2022 – SOLD OUT* Please choose the next offering.\nNYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development \nResidential Energy Plan Reviews in 15 Minutes or Less (Pt 1) T02-07-2829 \nCOST:\nFree registration for New York Code Officials.*\nUse discount code: NYCEO\n*For use by New York Code Officials only.\nAll Others: $15.00 \nCONTINUING EDUCATION:\nArchitects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW\nHome Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs\nCode Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours \nTo receive credit\, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nCountless previous research shows that code officials have very limited time to perform thorough plan reviews and that energy code provisions are often the first items to be jettisoned. This webinar is Part 1 of a two-part series\, and will not only help code officials\, but also those responsible for preparing construction documents. Participants will understand what’s required to do quick – yet thorough – document submittals and plan reviews. Sample checklists\, worksheets and other forms will be discussed and downloadable. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n1. Describe a process for reviewing residential plans that includes assessing the highest impact energy code provisions\n2. Understand the inputs to provided forms and checklists such as duct and envelope testing verification and HVAC design forms and integrate them into your organization’s normal compliance documentation or enforcement processes\n3. Recreate a timeline that includes which construction details and verification forms needed to be provided/collected\n4. Describe how third-party energy professionals such as duct and envelope testers and HERS Raters fit into the inspection process
URL:https://psdconsulting.com/calendar/r1-1-residential-energy-plan-reviews-in-15-minutes-or-less-pt-1-11/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:New York Energy Code Training
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T200509Z
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SUMMARY:RESNET HERS Rater Training- WINTER 2022 (Online Training Component)
DESCRIPTION:Due to Covid-19 the Classroom/Field component of this training\, which is normally done on site and in the field\, will be run as a live distance learning component. Students will not have to travel in order to attend this training. Everything will be done online\, with live trainers.\nThe Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast\, approximately 2-3 times per year. We have contracted with Performance Systems Development (PSD) to run this training. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes include an online and a (distance learning) classroom training component. This comprehensive package has everything a student needs to be well prepared to become a HERS rater. HERS Rater Training is the first step towards Rater Certification. To learn more about the requirements for certification click here. Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification. Early Bird Discount deadline is December 21\, 2022. Final registration deadline is January 4\, 2022. \nThis course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund\, which has funds available for employee training. Step one is to get a certificate of good standing here. Step two is to fill in the application here (select online course application in step 1 under the Application Process Summary). The course ID # is:1104902. An overview of the application process can be found here. Please direct questions about the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Application to Jose Ibarra at  express@commcorp.org or 617-717-6943. \nFull Training Cost of $2595 Includes the Combined Online and Classroom Components\, and $525 in RESNET Testing Fees:\n\nAll three RESNET Exam Fees- including the new HERS Rater Exam ($525 total value)\nThe newly updated Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value)\nA one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($50 value)\n\nOnline Training Component:\nTrainers: PSD  \nDates: Weekdays from Monday\, January 17th to 28th\, 2022 \nTimes: Monday- Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Wednesdays 1:00 PM -4:00 PM (EST) \n\n36 hours webinar instruction from the comfort of your own home or office*\nBoth live and recorded presentation options\nAssignments and quizzes to make sure you master the material\n\nStudents are encouraged to attend all sessions at the scheduled time with the live instructor\, however\, sessions will be recorded\, and in the event that a few must be missed\, they can be watched later. *A minimum of 8 of 12 sessions must be attended live. \nThe Alliance is now offering an online only option as a stand-alone component for anyone who wants to know about ratings but does not want to become a rater.  The online only component costs $750 and includes information about building science\, energy modeling\, and performance testing. This offer also includes an NEHERS manual ($100 value) and a 1-year associate membership to the Alliance ($50 value) but does not include simulation software or RESNET testing. Must be combined with the classroom component for Rater Certification. \n5-Day Classroom/Field Training Component:\nTrainers: PSD  \nDates:  February 7-11\, 2022\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST) \nLocation: Zoom \n\nDistance learning equipment usage with blower door and duct blaster\nTwo of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET\nPreparation\, proctoring and fees for all three RESNET Exams.\n\nPurchase the John Krigger Residential Energy book for an additional $81.75 (including shipping) when you register if you want a hard copy. This is the most common reference book on building science used both to prepare for the class and as a reference for the open book exam. Pre-approval of BPI CEUs is currently pending\, the BPI credits can also be obtained for this training by submitting your certificate to BPI after the class. \n***Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification*** \nFINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS January 4\, 2022 \nPLEASE VISIT OUR TRAINING WEBPAGE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION \nHave you read our Q&A section for future ‘Independent’ raters? \nPrior to making payment\, be sure you have read and understood our Cancellation Policy (below)\nFor questions email info@nehers.org or call/text 978-633-3013. Office Hours are Tues 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm/ Wed 1-5pm/ Thurs 9am-12pm and 1-5pm. \n\nContact: Betsy Ames at 978.633.3013
URL:https://psdconsulting.com/calendar/resnet-hers-rater-training-winter-2022-online-training-component/
LOCATION:Online – ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes AND Multifamily New Construction
CATEGORIES:NEHERS,PSD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T114500
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SUMMARY:(R1.2) Residential Energy Inspections in 15 Minutes or Less (Pt 2)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: To attend this session\, registrants must log in using Web browsers Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions)\nClick Here for Full Attendee System Requirements\n\n*1/26/2022 SOLD OUT* Please choose next offering\nNYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development \nResidential Energy Inspections in 15 Minutes or Less (Pt 2) T02-07-2863 \nCOST:\nFree registration for New York Code Officials.*\nUse discount code: NYCEO\n*For use by New York Code Officials only.\nAll Others: $15.00 \nCONTINUING EDUCATION:\nArchitects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW\nHome Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs\nCode Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours \nTo receive credit\, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION:\nCountless previous research shows that code officials have very limited time to perform thorough energy code inspections. This 90-minute webinar will cover the five required inspections: footing and foundation; Framing and rough-in; Plumbing\, Mechanical and Final. Part 2 of a two-part series\, this course will not only help code officials but also those responsible for designing and constructing residential buildings. Participants will understand what’s required to do quick – yet thorough – site inspections. Sample inspection checklists\, worksheets and other forms will be discussed and downloadable. \nLearning objectives:\nAfter taking this course\, attendees will be able to…\n1. Describe a process for inspecting residential construction that includes assessing the highest impact energy code provisions\n2. Understand the inputs to provided forms and checklists such as duct and envelope testing verification and HVAC design forms and integrate them into your organization’s compliance documentation or enforcement processes\n3. Recreate a timeline that includes which construction details and verification forms need to be provided/collected and when in the design/construction process\n4. Describe how third-party energy professionals such as duct and envelope testers and HERS Raters fit into the inspection process
URL:https://psdconsulting.com/calendar/r1-2-residential-energy-inspections-in-15-minutes-or-less-pt-2-11/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:New York Energy Code Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T134628
CREATED:20211111T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T223049Z
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SUMMARY:(R4.2) Stretch Code Documentation
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 CSL\, 1 Building official \nResidential Webinar – Stretch Code Documentation \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nThe second part of the course deals with documentation. Building inspectors cannot directly verify every aspect of the code\, but luckily\, there are experienced energy professionals who can provide verification and documentation of the most important energy code requirements. Clear and consistent documentation improves energy code compliance and saves time. This course covers critical documentation including ERI/HERS\, ENERGY STAR v 3.1 reports\, as well as PHIUS/Passive House. The presenter will review example reports and describe how to interpret essential data\, along with keeping track of this information with a one-page checklist created by the Mass Save Energy Code Technical Support Program. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\nHERS documentation\, Energy Star Documentation\, ang PHUIS Documentation
URL:https://psdconsulting.com/calendar/r4-2-stretch-code-documentation/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T160000
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SUMMARY:RESNET HERS Rater Training- WINTER 2022 (Online Training Component) (Wed)
DESCRIPTION:Due to Covid-19 the Classroom/Field component of this training\, which is normally done on site and in the field\, will be run as a live distance learning component. Students will not have to travel in order to attend this training. Everything will be done online\, with live trainers.\nThe Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast\, approximately 2-3 times per year. We have contracted with Performance Systems Development (PSD) to run this training. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes include an online and a (distance learning) classroom training component. This comprehensive package has everything a student needs to be well prepared to become a HERS rater. HERS Rater Training is the first step towards Rater Certification. To learn more about the requirements for certification click here. Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification. Early Bird Discount deadline is December 21\, 2022. Final registration deadline is January 4\, 2022. \nThis course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund\, which has funds available for employee training. Step one is to get a certificate of good standing here. Step two is to fill in the application here (select online course application in step 1 under the Application Process Summary). The course ID # is:1104902. An overview of the application process can be found here. Please direct questions about the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Application to Jose Ibarra at  express@commcorp.org or 617-717-6943. \nFull Training Cost of $2595 Includes the Combined Online and Classroom Components\, and $525 in RESNET Testing Fees:\n\nAll three RESNET Exam Fees- including the new HERS Rater Exam ($525 total value)\nThe newly updated Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value)\nA one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($50 value)\n\nOnline Training Component:\nTrainers: PSD  \nDates: Weekdays from Monday\, January 17th to 28th\, 2022 \nTimes: Monday- Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Wednesdays 1:00 PM -4:00 PM (EST) \n\n36 hours webinar instruction from the comfort of your own home or office*\nBoth live and recorded presentation options\nAssignments and quizzes to make sure you master the material\n\nStudents are encouraged to attend all sessions at the scheduled time with the live instructor\, however\, sessions will be recorded\, and in the event that a few must be missed\, they can be watched later. *A minimum of 8 of 12 sessions must be attended live. \nThe Alliance is now offering an online only option as a stand-alone component for anyone who wants to know about ratings but does not want to become a rater.  The online only component costs $750 and includes information about building science\, energy modeling\, and performance testing. This offer also includes an NEHERS manual ($100 value) and a 1-year associate membership to the Alliance ($50 value) but does not include simulation software or RESNET testing. Must be combined with the classroom component for Rater Certification. \n5-Day Classroom/Field Training Component:\nTrainers: PSD  \nDates:  February 7-11\, 2022\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST) \nLocation: Zoom \n\nDistance learning equipment usage with blower door and duct blaster\nTwo of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET\nPreparation\, proctoring and fees for all three RESNET Exams.\n\nPurchase the John Krigger Residential Energy book for an additional $81.75 (including shipping) when you register if you want a hard copy. This is the most common reference book on building science used both to prepare for the class and as a reference for the open book exam. Pre-approval of BPI CEUs is currently pending\, the BPI credits can also be obtained for this training by submitting your certificate to BPI after the class. \n***Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification*** \nFINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS January 4\, 2022 \nPLEASE VISIT OUR TRAINING WEBPAGE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION \nHave you read our Q&A section for future ‘Independent’ raters? \nPrior to making payment\, be sure you have read and understood our Cancellation Policy (below)\nFor questions email info@nehers.org or call/text 978-633-3013. Office Hours are Tues 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm/ Wed 1-5pm/ Thurs 9am-12pm and 1-5pm. \n\nContact: Betsy Ames at 978.633.3013
URL:https://psdconsulting.com/calendar/resnet-hers-rater-training-winter-2022-online-training-component-wed/
LOCATION:Online – ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes AND Multifamily New Construction
CATEGORIES:NEHERS,PSD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T140500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T150500
DTSTAMP:20260421T134628
CREATED:20211111T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T223233Z
UID:15106-1643205900-1643209500@psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:(C1.2) Top 10 Things You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL\, 1AIA\, I BPI\, 1 Code Official \nCommercial Webinar – Top 10 Things You Need to Know \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nA new requirement in the MA 780 CMR 9th Edition\, Chapter 13 code amendments require all commercial new construction subject to that code to be designed and constructed to be “Solar-Ready”. This requirement is to ensure that future building infrastructure can take advantage of a market that is expected to become more conducive to renewable energy. This 1-hour presentation further expands on the requirements with guidance for code officials as to what they should expect to look for in plan reviews and site inspections. Draft checklists for those criteria will also be unveiled and reviewed for additional comments and enhancement\, for use by code officials and other construction stakeholders. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\nSolar Ready Provisions for commercial buildings.
URL:https://psdconsulting.com/calendar/c1-2-top-10-things-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
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