Building Science Principles
Format
Classroom | In Person
Duration
40 hour
Credits
BPI CEU’s are available for this course.
Technical Assistance
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Building Science Principles
Format
learning_course_type
Duration
Credits
BPI CEU’s are available for this course.
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
You will be redirected to our course website.
Overview
This 5 session training provides participants with a foundation in the approaches and techniques of the residential energy efficiency upgrade process, by exposing students to the broad range of green job positions in the energy efficiency industry. Attendees will learn how typical buildings use energy, common areas of energy inefficiency, typical retrofit measures, and diagnostic testing procedures used to evaluate performance metrics. This course prepares participants to challenge the BPI Building Science Principles Certificate exam.
About the instructor
Matthew Dean is a Senior Trainer at AEA specializing in home energy training, auditing, modeling. He has worked with multiple energy modeling and systems evaluation tools and software packages for building simulation, including TREAT and Tips, and has been involved in over 400 energy audits of 1 to 4 unit buildings for NYSERDA, Con Edison, and property owners in New York. Matt is the lead instructor for AEA’s Building Analyst, Energy Auditor I & II, 62.2 and Building Envelope courses. With over 4,000 hours of training experience, he has trained more than 1,000 students at AEA. Matt holds multiple certifications from BPI including Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, RBE-WHALCI, Energy Auditor (HEP), Quality Control Inspector (HEP), BPI Rater, and Healthy Home Evaluator.
Best Practices for Installation of Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pumps
Format
Classroom | In Person
Credits
BPI CEUs: 6 hours
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
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Best Practices for Installation of Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pumps
Format
Classroom | In Person
Credits
BPI CEUs: 6 hours
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
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Overview
A major goal of this training will be to help contractor participants have a better understanding of the important role that installation of ccASHP is now being expected to play in helping NYS and NYC to achieve their Greenhouse Gas Emission reduction goals and how and why this technology is now being promoted by NYSERDA and the utilities.
The training will include description of the advantages of inverter compressor technology in allowing improved operational efficiency of a heat pump; explanation of how heat pumps work to provide both heating and air conditioning; and how and why properly sizing a ccASHP is so critical for client satisfaction.
The training will describe limitations and challenges of inadequate electrical service at the site and explore options to upgrade existing service/panel to accommodate increased electrical load. It will help contractors understand limitations and requirements for installation of both the indoor and outdoor units. For indoor units, the course discusses the location for proper drainage, for proper air circulation, and minimum and maximum distance from the outdoor unit. For outdoor units, it presents issues such as the location for proper clearances for maintenance, proper air circulation, and snow.
This two day course will take place over Zoom in the Webinar format. After successful registration, you will be sent an email with the login instructions.
About the instructor
Asit Patel is an adjunct trainer for the Association for Energy Affordability, Inc., delivering technical education in energy efficient building operations and management to over 3,500 contractors, energy professionals, and building management and operations staff. Asit Patel is President of ANP Energy Consulting Services Corp. He has over 24 years of experience in energy auditing, training, design engineering, and operational aspects of energy use and improvement in multi-family and commercial building sector of our industry. Asit is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), and Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP).He is past President of Association of Energy Engineers (2016) and recipient of International Energy Professional Development award (2013).
Building Science Principles
Format
Classroom | In Person
Duration
40 hour
Credits
BPI CEU’s are available for this course.
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
You will be redirected to our course website.
Building Science Principles
Format
learning_course_type
Duration
Credits
BPI CEU’s are available for this course.
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
You will be redirected to our course website.
Overview
This 5 session training provides participants with a foundation in the approaches and techniques of the residential energy efficiency upgrade process, by exposing students to the broad range of green job positions in the energy efficiency industry. Attendees will learn how typical buildings use energy, common areas of energy inefficiency, typical retrofit measures, and diagnostic testing procedures used to evaluate performance metrics. This course prepares participants to challenge the BPI Building Science Principles Certificate exam.
About the instructor
Matthew Dean is a Senior Trainer at AEA specializing in home energy training, auditing, modeling. He has worked with multiple energy modeling and systems evaluation tools and software packages for building simulation, including TREAT and Tips, and has been involved in over 400 energy audits of 1 to 4 unit buildings for NYSERDA, Con Edison, and property owners in New York. Matt is the lead instructor for AEA’s Building Analyst, Energy Auditor I & II, 62.2 and Building Envelope courses. With over 4,000 hours of training experience, he has trained more than 1,000 students at AEA. Matt holds multiple certifications from BPI including Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, RBE-WHALCI, Energy Auditor (HEP), Quality Control Inspector (HEP), BPI Rater, and Healthy Home Evaluator.
Multifamily Building Operator
Format
On Demand | E-learning Courses
Duration
11 hours
Credits
BPI CEUs: 11 hours
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
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Multifamily Building Operator
Format
On Demand | E-Learning
Duration
Credits
BPI CEUs: 11 hours
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
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Overview
Building staff make operations and maintenance (O&M) decisions daily that directly affect the comfort and safety of residents and the building’s energy costs. This E-Learning course helps personnel eliminate the guesswork from managing building performance for energy efficiency. Even the most experienced building operators and facility managers will learn new best practices that will yield immediate benefits and real cost savings. This course has new modules on preventative maintenance, electrical usage, water conservation, heating system operation, controls, and automated diagnostics.
This E-Learning course consists of 50 instructor led video modules followed by knowledge checks delivered in a sequential order. You must complete each module video and knowledge check in order to move forward. You will not be able to fast forward or rewind until you have completed the module video. Following the successful completion of every module and knowledge check, the users will participate in a 50 question final exam. Upon successful completion of AEA’s exam, the user will receive a certificate of completion.
This course prepares students for the BPI Multifamily Building Operator certification.
About the instructor
Nick Young is a Senior Project Manager at the Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. With a passion for decarbonization and electrification, he provides green building consulting for LEED, GreenPoint Rated, Passive House, & Zero Net Energy projects and leads energy audits, on-site diagnostics, and energy modeling work. Nick is also involved in trainings that focus on high performance building design and operation.
High Performance Buildings and Electrification
Format
On Demand | E-Learning
Duration
6 Hours, 15 Minutes
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
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High Performance Buildings and Electrification
Format
On Demand | E-Learning
Duration
6 Hours, 15 Minutes
Technical Assistance
718-292-6733 x8242 nprice@aea.us.org
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Overview
This On Demand E-learning course gives students a detailed overview of building science concepts specific to electrification. As we move toward building electrification, this course is relevant for people hoping to work in the building and construction sector. This course covers topics including building science, energy codes, heat pumps, electrification, combustion safety, and renewable energy.
This course consists of 35 video modules, each module is followed by a knowledge assessment. User navigation is sequential, meaning you must complete each module and knowledge assessment before you can move on. Each video module must be completed in its entirety to unlock your ability to rewind and fast-forward the module. At the end of the course, you will be required to participate in the end of course exam.
BPI CEUs are available
Exam Requirements:
• 50 questions
• 70% passing score
Upon completion of the video modules, knowledge assessments, and end of course exam, you will receive a “Certificate of Completion” from the Association for Energy Affordability. Inc, Energy Management Training Center. You will be able to download this certificate directly from you user portal in the Learning Management System.
About the instructor
Nick Young
Associate Director, Projects
Nick Young has been at AEA since 2014, and is dedicated to improving the built environment through electrification, efficiency, building science, and education. He manages AEA West’s Independent Consulting department, which delivers decarbonization and green building services for new and existing buildings. Nick also contributes to R&D efforts on zero-carbon building systems. To help accelerate building decarbonization, he works with numerous jurisdictions and utilities to provide electrification assistance to developments looking for help going all-electric. Nick is also an experienced trainer and educator, delivering sessions on a range of building science topics, including electrification, heat pump water heating, high performance ventilation, envelopes, and others. Nick has an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University and a BA in Linguistics and Chinese from UC Berkeley.
