Windows are one of the most important features of a building envelope, allowing us to maintain a connection with the outdoors while we remain comfortable and safe indoors. The window industry has been challenged to deliver see-through products that provide energy efficiency, occupant comfort, safety, beauty and low maintenance. This session explores the elements of window design for energy performance and looks at advancements that have been made to meet ENERGY STAR® target levels for windows and doors.

This session explores both ductless and ducted mini splits, with a focus on the latter. Performance and operation for cooling and heating is discussed, with a focus on cold climate heat pump operation. Case studies on basic installations for older homes and on inverter-driven ducted mini-split systems are shared, highlighting the impact they have on low load, high-performance homes.

Different types of meters are discussed, as well as their features and applications. Common terminology is introduced and the growing importance of power quality and power quality monitoring is highlighted. Typical power quality events are reviewed, including causes of power quality disruptions and their average duration. Finally, the benefits of a system approach to power monitoring is shared, along with various power monitoring dashboards.

Wall assembly details like corners, deck connections, fastening schedules, tapes, window bucks, furring strips and cladding attachment present challenges. Our presenter is a nationally recognized green design and building expert who set out to determine if there was a simple high performance wall system to resolve these challenges in new construction, remodeling and retrofit situations. Join us to hear the results of his extensive pursuit. He’ll walk through each layer of wall assembly and share lessons learned, as well as the strategies and materials behind this new approach he’s dubbed the 'awesome wall.’

We reveal data and share the information you need to evaluate your facility’s energy use in comparison to national energy benchmarks. We share the top energy saving findings from more than 110 food manufacturing facility energy audits and discuss how to incorporate non-energy saving benefits into your sales pitch to upper management in order to get projects implemented.

We show how minimizing air infiltration through doorways in industrial refrigeration storage spaces reduces sensible and latent loads, cutting costs during the cooling and defrost cycles. Learn the driving forces behind air infiltration, as well as how to reduce it. We examine strip curtains and air curtains, and discuss how to calculate flow rates and energy savings. In addition, we show you how to evaluate defrost frequency and dwell time through careful observation and monitoring—a crucial step not to be missed when evaluating energy efficiency at your facility.

Own an infrared camera and want to expand into the commercial market? Watch this on-demand webinar to learn the major differences between residential and commercial building thermography. We review the electrical and mechanical systems thermographers should be familiar with and discuss how to perform a commercial roof inspection. Tool and certification recommendations, as well as safety and insurance requirements are also reviewed.

We’ve reached a point where costs are competitive with incumbent lighting solutions and the marketplace is embracing LED as the light source of choice. Join us to discuss current LED technologies and controls for interior and exterior lighting applications. After we take a brief look back at where LED performance has been, we’ll review current trends in performance, costs and practical solutions. We’ll touch on the DesignLights Consortium, as well as available rebates and the consortium’s impact on lighting product choices.

Take an in-depth look at radon control systems for new homes and better understand why effective radon control is key to occupant health, safety and comfort. Following the specifications set forth by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, this course teaches you how to incorporate a radon control system into home construction projects.

High performance LED outdoor lighting technologies are a cost effective energy savings opportunity often offering 50 percent or more savings relative to previously installed systems. Plus, they last longer and offer maintenance and operational benefits. Our expert presenter will highlight three key challenges of outdoor street and area LED lighting conversions in the public sector—financial, technical and regulatory—and describe proven solutions to overcome these obstacles. She’ll share information, best practices and key findings from the Better Buildings Outdoor Lighting Accelerator, a DOE initiative that focuses on this vital public service and works with dozens of municipalities to accelerate the adoption of LED outdoor lighting.