Archive for March, 2010

BPI Envelope (Shell) Training in Ithaca, NY April 12-15

March 30th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

Ready to take your BPI certification to the next level? April 12-15: Join us in Ithaca, NY for the BPI Building Envelope Professional (Shell) course. You will learn to quantify performance and prescribe improvements to help tighten the building envelope; stop uncontrolled air leakage; and optimize comfort, durability and HV/AC performance. The training will prepare

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SMUD Home Performance Program Orientation

March 30th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

SMUD Home Performance Program Orientation Date:               Friday, April 16, 2010Time:              1:00 – 5:00 pmLocation:         SMUD Customer Service Center  -  Rubicon Room                        6301 S. Street, Sacramento, CA    Google Map   Registration    for the afternoon session (1:00 – 5:00pm)                        Seating is limited.  Registration is required. Home Performance Program Orientation Agenda•    The Emerging Building

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Effects of in-home displays on energy consumption: A summary of pilot results

March 30th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

You’re invited to participate in this upcoming PLMA Web Workshop… April 6, 2010; 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern)Effects of In-Home Displays on Energy Consumption: A Summary of Pilot Results In theory, In-Home Displays (IHDs) can revolutionize the way utilities communicate information to customers because they can induce changes in customer behavior even when they

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San Diego Commerical Tax Incentives for Going Green Workshop

March 29th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

Commerical Tax Incentives for Going Green Tuesday, April 6, 2010 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – 8690 Balboa Ave. – San Diego, CA This workshop will provide an overview of the federal and state tax incentives available for commercial facilities that make certain renewable energy and energy-efficient improvements.  Get the facts about which measures

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Home Star Beginning to Move in Congress

March 27th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

Home Star is a proposed $6 billon rebate program for homeowners to improve the energy performance of their homes.   The proposal is gaining momentum in Congress.  Earlier this week the the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment completed its markup of the Home Star Retrofit Act of 2010 and passed the bill to the

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Designing High Performance Buildings: Using an Integrative Design Process

March 27th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

Designing High Performance Buildings: Using an Integrative Design Process Presenting faculty: Sachin Anand, P.E., LEED AP and Helen Kessler, FAIA, LEED AP April 14, 2010 | Oak Brook, IL The integrative design process is much talked about but seldom used to best advantage. However, it is a key strategy in designing high performance green buildings,

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HERS Rater Textbook for Sale

March 26th, 2010 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

HERS Handbook 3rd Edition The IBS Advisors Home Energy Rating System Handbook contains the information needed to successfully complete the HERS Rater and Field Inspector National Core Competency exams. It was written by a HERS Rater for HERS Raters and cuts through to the core of what we do while providing helpful tips and real-world

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