This course introduces students to the benefits and barriers of commercial building energy efficiency through an in-depth look into EPA's ENERGY STAR program. Topics include current trends in commercial building energy efficiency, transforming the market with ENERGY STAR, ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy management, rating building energy efficiency with Portfolio Manager, best energy efficiency practices, engaging employees in energy conservation, and tracking energy savings and greenhouse emissions reductions over time. This course includes hands-on learning opportunities such as measuring the energy use of an actual building and identifying energy efficiency opportunities.

This course presents theory, methods, and techniques for installation of weatherization materials. It focuses on blower doors, combustion safety, building science, safety, and hand/power tools. It also includes the basics of mobile home and multi-family weatherization.

This course presents theory, methods, and techniques for installation of weatherization materials. It focuses on demonstration and hands-on application of weather-stripping (air sealing), insulation, mechanical ventilation, caulking, and door and window installation. It features more difficult weatherization procedures such as basements and crawl spaces.

This course takes new and experienced weatherization workers through several modules introducing and expanding upon basic technical and safety skills essential for effective mobile home weatherization. Topics include introduction to mobile homes; duct diagnostics and repair; belly, sidewall, and roof retrofit; heating systems; and other mobile home-specific competencies and terminology.

This course covers the testing and documentation of combustion appliance zone depressurization tests. The training consists of classroom instruction and field demonstrations. Field training demonstrates the testing protocols and allows students to engage in proper use of the equipment while focusing on pre- and post-safety inspections and gas leak detection relevant to the combustion appliances. Students receive an advanced understanding of air leakage and air pressure dynamics, CAZ depressurization tests, calculation of minimum ventilation levels, and proper reporting requirements.

This course takes new and experienced weatherization crew chiefs through several modules introducing and expanding upon basic safety, proficiency, and productivity skills essential for effective crew management. Topics include the role of crew chief; communication and leadership skills; organizational skills, including the tracking/maintenance of equipment and the tracking/warehousing of materials; and technical expertise, including building/safety codes, quality control, safe work practices, and general weatherization competencies.

Students learn home energy auditing concepts and techniques and apply them in lab exercises. Concepts include savings payback, building science, infiltration theory, degree days, and retrofit projects. Techniques include blower door-guided air leakage test, baseload measurement, heat systems testing and analysis, and measuring and working with a field data collection form.