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SUMMARY:Webinar - Practical Solutions for Selecting and Installing Exterior Insulation
DESCRIPTION:Practical Solutions for Selecting and Installing Exterior Insulation\nExplore the how-to’s behind adding exterior insulation to wall assemblies\n\n\nOverview\n\n1-hour training overviewing practical solutions for selecting and installing exterior insulation. \nJoin Earth Advantage for an insightful webinar that delves into the transformative practices of adding exterior insulation to wall assemblies. With Alex Boetzel offering his expertise\, this session is tailored to enhance your understanding and application of cutting-edge building science for superior energy efficiency and durability. \nWebinar Focus: \n\nThe Science of Exterior Insulation: Venture on a detailed review of how exterior insulation contributes to creating wall assemblies that are not only more durable but also significantly more energy-efficient.\nExploring Insulation Types: Gain insights into various common types of exterior insulation\, understanding their unique characteristics and how they can be best utilized in your projects.\nPractical Solutions and Opportunities: Address the challenges of applying exterior insulation across different wall types\, uncovering opportunities and practical strategies for effective implementation.\nIntegrating Control Layers: Learn to locate and incorporate essential control layers—bulk water\, air\, and vapor—into the thermal control layer of exterior insulation\, ensuring comprehensive protection and performance.\nDesign and Assembly Selection: Equip yourself with the knowledge to select appropriate design features and assemblies that align with your project objectives\, enhancing functionality.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis webinar is designed for builders\, tradespeople\, and building professionals eager to deepen their expertise in high-performance wall assemblies. It offers strategies to meet new building codes while maximizing home comfort and operational efficiency. \n\nOn The Level Series\nThis course is a part of the ‘On The Level’  2022 series and has been designed to provide field-tested recommendations from building professionals and tangible design principles and construction practices that can be integrated into your building process. NW Builders are continually looking to improve the air tightness and ventilation of their homes. At the same time\, the OR & WA building codes were updated in 2021\, leaving many wondering what the best opportunities are to make the jump in performance. This session also covers the new OR & WA code pathways so you can consider the benefits of these approaches and make well-informed decisions. \nTo see all of the ‘On The Level’ trainings in this series and more\, visit our On-Demand Training page. \nNote: The ‘On The Level’ online training series is one of the many components of the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) online training and accreditation program designed for the NW region. Join our SHP training and gain over 15+ hours of cutting edge design and building best practices that are critical to success in today’s housing market. Learn more and register today!   \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\nReview the science behind how adding exterior insulation makes for a more durable\, energy efficient wall assembly\nReview various common types of exterior insulation and their individual characteristics\nUnderstand the challenges\, opportunities\, and practical solutions for applying exterior insulation onto various wall types\nUnderstand how and where to locate and integrate the other three control layers of bulk water\, air and vapor into the thermal control layer of exterior insulation\nSelect appropriate design features and assemblies according to project objectives\n\n\n\n\nWhen & Where\nThursday\, March 7\, 2024 \n8:00AM – 9:00AM\nOptional Extended Q&A from 9:00AM – 9:30AM \nLive Webinar\nIntended for audiences across the NW\n\n\nCEs & Cost\nContinuing Education\nAIA LU/HSW: 1 CE\nOR CCB: 1 CE\nBPI: 1 CE\nICC: 0.1 CE\nOREA: 1 CE \nCourse Fee\nNo cost
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-practical-solutions-for-selecting-and-installing-exterior-insulation/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Building Science Principles
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis Building Science Principles (formerly Introduction to Weatherization and Building Science) course is a 1-day ONLINE training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in online classroom instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide. \nResources: \n\n\n\nBPI Building Science Principles Guide – ($$ – provided at no cost to WA State Wx Agency staff during training)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNREL Standard Work Specifications\n\n\n\nCourse Content & Objectives: \n\n\n\nDescribe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how a house functions as a system of systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines\nPerform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-building-science-principles-5/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Management Skills for New Managers
DESCRIPTION:Management Skills for New Managers\nwith Chris DeVany\nPinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide \nMarch 12th\, 2024\, 3pm ET/ 12pm PT \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew supervisors will be ready to hit the ground running with the skills learned in this webinar. Be ready to take on any challenge\, be your best and put what you’ve learned into practice immediately. \nYou will learn the skills you need to plan\, prioritize\, and effectively execute every day.  Putting into practice both the “hard stuff” and “soft stuff” will help you meet new challenges with increased confidence\, respect\, and power. \nOne of the toughest parts of a manager’s job is dealing with and turning around problem employees. In this webinar you will gain skills and tools for solving problems and making decisions\, especially when dealing with direct reports you find most challenging. \nDon’t miss these critical skills at the next GoldStar Webinar with global business coach Chris DeVany! \nLearning Objectives \nIn this session you’ll learn to: \n• Approach an existing team as their new supervisor\n• Develop your management game plan using strategic thought and action\n• Plan and prioritize your time\n• Have difficult conversations and listen effectively\n• Create a motivational environment\, using feedback and reinforcement to guide behavior\n• Manage your remote team\, especially for the first time\n• Boosting productivity at every location \nEarn up to 1.5 BPI CEUs\n\n\nChris DeVany is the founder and president of Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide\, a firm which focuses on management and organization development. Pinnacle’s clients include government agencies from the United States\, the Royal Government of Saudi Arabia\, Canada\, Cayman Islands\, global organizations such as Visa International\, Cadence Design Systems\, Coca Cola\, Sprint\, Microsoft\, Aviva Insurance\, Schlumberger\, and over 500 other organizations in 22 countries. His book 90 Days to a High-Performance Team\, published by McGraw Hill\, is helping thousands of executives\, managers and team leaders improve performance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-management-skills-for-new-managers/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater System Considerations in a Nut Shell
DESCRIPTION:Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater System Considerations in a Nut Shell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan Green\, Research Engineer at Ecotope\, will present what he and his team have learned while designing\, monitoring\, and modelling commercial heat pump water heater systems over the last 15 years. The discussion will include what makes up a CHPWH system (spoiler: it’s more than just a heat pump)\, why these systems are necessary\, and the main points to keep in mind when designing or overseeing a CHPWH system installation. Main design considerations to be discussed will include: \n\nhow the CHPWH system can be  packaged\, delivered and setup at the site\,\nheat pump water heater (HPWH) types\,\nheat pump and storage sizing\,\nhow to select the best CHPWH system piping configuration for your application.\n\nWhat will be learned \n\nWhat defines a CHPWH system\nWhy use CHPWHs\nCHPWH system delivery & setup methods\nTypes of CHPWHs: single pass\, multi pass\, and unitary\nManaging the hot water circulation efficiently\nCHPWH system sizing\n\nResources  \nHomepage – CHPWH \nAWHI Newsletter Commercial — Advanced Water Heating Initiative  \nDesign Guide for Central Heat Pump Water Heaters \nSuggested audience  \n\nCommercial plumbing and mechanical engineers and installers\nUtility program administrators\nArchitects\nBuilding owners & managers looking to upgrade\nAnyone interested in learning about CHPWHs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister:\n\nCommercial Heat Pump Water Heater System Considerations in a Nut Shell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 14\, 2024 –10:00 to 12:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan Green\, Research Engineer | Ecotope\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe link above takes you away from the Lighting Design Lab site to a registration page through GoToWebinar. \nPlease email LightingDesignLab@seattle.gov with questions or concerns.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-commercial-heat-pump-water-heater-system-considerations-in-a-nut-shell/
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SUMMARY:Bozeman - Energy Auditor Course
DESCRIPTION:Energy Auditor\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nMarch 18-21\, 2024\n\n\nMeets:\nM\, Tu\, W and Th from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM\n\n\nLocation:\nMontana Weatherization Training Center – Bozeman\n\n\nCost:\n$725.00\n\n\n\nThere are still openings remaining at this time. \n\n\n\n\n\n OR  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\nFees\nLocation\nInstructor\nSessions\nIntended Audience\nBenefits\nAdmin\n\n\n\nThe Energy Auditor course provides in-depth information on energy audit terminology\, principles and skills for calculating cost effective building shell retrofit strategies and generating work orders. The course follows the Department for Energy’s standardized curriculum for Energy Auditor – Single Family and has been modified to align with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Job Task Analysis for an Energy Auditor. The structure of the course includes lecture\, discussion and practical experience through hands-on skill sets. \nThis course can also serve as a review to prepare participants for the Building Performance Institute’s (BPI) written and field exams for certification as an Energy Auditor. Learn more about Home Energy Professional certification. As a BPI Test Center\, the Montana Weatherization Training Center proctors both exams for additional fees. The online exam is generally taken after lunch on the last day of class. The field exam can be arranged by request. \nCandidates must be approved by BPI to challenge the EA online and field exams. The exams with proctor fees are $325 and $650\, respectively.\nOnline exam: 100 multiple choice questions; Time Limit: 2 hours; Passing Score: 70% \nMontana Weatherization Network members may take this course and the exams at no cost. Use the MT WAP Registration option to register with a $0 fee. For questions\, contact the Training Center at mailto:classes@weatherization.org or 406-586-0070. To return to Montana Weatherization Training Center website please go to weatherization.org.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bozeman-energy-auditor-course/
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SUMMARY:Lewis County - HPWH Workshop: Opportunities and Installation Considerations
DESCRIPTION:  \nHeat Pump Water Heater Workshop:\nOpportunities and Installation Considerations \nDate: March 20\, 2024\nTime: 7am – 8:30am\nLocation: Lewis County PUD No. 1 | 321 NW Pacific Ave\, Chehalis\, WA 98532 \nAs the demand for energy-efficient solutions continues to surge\, mastering the installation and providing customer solutions is crucial for staying competitive in today’s market. \nAgenda:\n• Available rebates and promotions\n• Installation best practices\n• Heat Pump Water Heater technology overview\n• Customer solutions\n• Q&A \nThe benefits of heat pump water heaters make them an attractive option for both contractors and homeowners. With easier installation methods\, higher efficiencies\, and increased rebates\, the option for a more efficient water heater has never been more accessible. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/lewis-county-hpwh-workshop-opportunities-and-installation-considerations/
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SUMMARY:Spokane\, WA - Heat Pump Water Heater Workshop: Opportunities and Installation Considerations
DESCRIPTION:  \nHeat Pump Water Heater Workshop:\nOpportunities and Installation Considerations \nDate: March 28\, 2024\nTime: 7:15am – 9:45am\nLocation: Inland Power and Light | | 1011 W Hallett Rd\, Spokane\, WA 99224 \nAs the demand for energy-efficient solutions continues to surge\, mastering the installation and providing customer solutions is crucial for staying competitive in today’s market. \nAgenda:\n• Available rebates and promotions\n• Installation best practices\n• Heat Pump Water Heater technology overview\n• Customer solutions\n• Q&A \nThe benefits of heat pump water heaters make them an attractive option for both contractors and homeowners. With easier installation methods\, higher efficiencies\, and increased rebates\, the option for a more efficient water heater has never been more accessible. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/spokane-wa-heat-pump-water-heater-workshop-opportunities-and-installation-considerations/
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