Solar Classes and Training Opportunities

Solar Energy International offers a free online "Introduction to Renewable" course.

This online course is for those who wish to learn the basics of renewable energy - including where it is found, how we can harvest it for use in our homes and how it can help ease pressures on the environment. You will not become an expert through this course, but you will get to know renewable energy in its many forms - helping you to decide whether solar, wind or other technologies are right for you.

Read the complete course description on The SEI website.

Commissioning Process & ASHRAE Guideline--Webinar

Wednesday, May 1, 12:00 - 4:00 PM CDT Instructor(s): Walter Grondzik, P.E. , Fellow, Life Member ASHRAE, LEED® AP

Cost: ASHRAE Member: $199, Non-member: $259

Co-sponsored by ASHRAE, BCA, IESNA, and NEBB

This course targets building owners, facility managers, design engineers, building designers, architects, equipment manufacturers, and others interested in the commissioning process as outlined in Guideline 0. The course focuses on process intent, activities, and deliverables. It is intended as an entry-level course that will provide attendees with a fundamental background of the ASHRAE-promoted commissioning process—which may then be supplemented by attendance a more advanced course (such as ASHRAE’s existing full-day commissioning course).

Recommended Reference: ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Commissioning Process

More info and registration at: www.ashrae.org/education--certification/2013-spring-online-courses/commissioning-process--guideline-0 .

Fundamental Requirements Of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010

Instructor(s): Hoy Bohanon, P.E. , Member ASHRAE, BEAP, LEED® AP

Cost: ASHRAE Member: $199, Non-member: $259

This introductory course focuses on the basic requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. The course covers the scope, application and multiple compliance paths available in the standard including the ventilation rate procedure, indoor air quality procedure, and natural ventilation procedure. Many of the standard’s general requirements apply regardless of the procedure used. In the 2010 version, the IAQ procedure is rewritten and the natural ventilation procedure is new. The different application conditions for the ventilation rate procedure are also described. This course is highly recommended for all HVAC designers and engineers.

Recommended References: Standard 62.1-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality; Standard 62.1-2010 User’s Manual

More info and registration at: www.ashrae.org/education--certification/2013-spring-online-courses/fundamental-requirements-of-ashrae-standard-62-1-2010