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Home Energy Rater System (HERS) Rater Training, Online, July 21 - August 6, 8:30 am -12:30 pm ET
With Southface Institute, attendees can become a certified RESNET Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater, one of the highest residential energy credentials that can be earned by an individual. Led in real time by highly experienced instructors, online tra… more...
Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, July 14-16, 9 am-1 pm ET
This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by the 2009 and 2012 IECC amendments (content u… more...
Manual J Load Calculation Training, Online, July 9-10, 9 am -1 pm ET
During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J calculation software but also understand why proper sizing is crucial f… more...
Fundamentals of Building Science Training, Online, July 8, 9-1 pm ET
This training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science curricula, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throughout Southface’s training offerings. Th… more...
Energy Code for the Building Envelope - 2 Part Course, July 29, 2-5 pm & July 31, 3-5 pm ET
This two-part training presents updated content covered in the Building Envelope Parts 1-3 trainings offered in the Fall/Winter 2024 Stretch Energy Code Training Series. This training is intended for new construction and existing building alterations and … more...
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