When Title 24 Modeling and HVAC Design Meet- Real World Case Studies
Join Russ King, CEO of Coded Energy Inc., and Nick, an energy consultant, as they make the case why energy consultants should add HVAC design to the services they offer. Title 24 consultants have all the data they need to do HVAC load calculations, and Russ has recently introduced new software that simplifies the workflow to create a Title 24 compliance model and a HVAC load calculation model, but only build a single model.
Why Consultants Should Learn to do Residential HVAC Design
HVAC contractors are simply not doing proper load calculations for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which are lack of knowledge and lack of time. Energy Consultants are the perfect candidates to step in and fill this role, either as a service to HVAC contractors or directly to homeowners and builders. The information needed for a good load calculation is basically exactly the same as the information needed for an energy model.
Residential Load Calculations and Duct Design for Building Departments
Proper residential HVAC design has been required by code for many years, but has been poorly enforced. With the new emphasis on heat pumps, proper design is more important than ever. This class will help building departments understand what to ask for and how to check residential HVAC designs to make sure that they meet the code requirements.
Introduction to Residential HVAC Systems
This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system. It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and duct design (ACCA Manual J). It will go through a simple example home and introduce one of the available software programs that assist you in this process.
What Energy Consultants Need to Know About HERS Measures
This course will cover what Energy Consultants need to know about energy features that require third-party HERS verification. Some HERS measures are required on most projects but some are optional. Energy consultants might see the energy savings reflected when selecting these optional features but may not be aware of all the work, cost, and coordination required to make them pass in the field.
Intro to Residential HVAC Design (ACCA) Part 2
This class is Part 2 of a two part series. Part 1 covered ACCA Manual J load calculations and Manual S equipment selection. This class will cover ACCA Manual D duct design. Target audience: HVAC contractors, HERS raters, energy consultants.
Intro to Residential HVAC Design (ACCA) Part 1
This class is Part 1 or a two-part series. It will cover ACCA Manual J load calculations and Manual S equipment selection. Part 2 will cover Manual D duct design. Target audience: HVAC contractors, HERS raters, energy consultants.
Understanding Heat Pump Water Heaters for Building Departments
Heat Pump Water Heaters are rising quickly in popularity due to their energy efficiency and substantial rebates and incentives. There are special considerations that need to be taken for them to be efficient and work well. This class will explain heat pump technology and the different types of heat pump water heaters. It will also discuss the special compliance issues whether the water heater is newly installed or a replacement.
Diagnosing Heating and Cooling Comfort Problems in Homes
Even when an HVAC system is installed perfectly and running fine, homeowners can still be dissatisfied with the comfort of their home. This class will cover how to diagnose thermal comfort problems in homes that are related to proper equipment sizing, register location, thermostat location, airflow and duct design.
2022 Energy Code and Residential Envelopes
The building envelope has the biggest impact on energy use of any building component. It is what causes the heating and cooling system to run. It is important the envelope components, particularly windows, be built in strict accordance with the energy code. This includes more than just insulation. This class will cover the important plan check and field inspection items for envelopes that should be prioritized.
