HVAC

Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Efficiency, Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be applied to HVAC design, installation and/or commissioning. In the Optimizing Residential Forced-Air series, we will […]

Energy Trust of Oregon will be hosting a CEU eligible virtual HVAC Design training on November 5th, 2024, at 8:30 AM. This will be an overview training focused on HVAC design best practices including: Steps to Proper HVAC Design ACCA Technical Manuals Heat Loss & Heat Gain to Properly Select Equipment Size Importance of Air […]

HVAC Issues in 2021 WA & Seattle Commercial Energy Codes The March 20 webinar will cover HVAC Systems, including recent changes to accommodate legal and legislative issues. Full details and guest presenter will come soon! Presenters: Duane Jonlin, FAIA, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection Special guest presenter! Thursday, March 20, 202510:00 AM to 11:30 AM Duane Jonlin, […]

Distributed Pumping for Commercial HVAC Systems Details Grundfos Distributed Pumping is a hydronic system design that optimizes the entire HVAC system while improving occupant comfort. It replaces energy wasting balance and control valves in HVAC systems with intelligent, reliable and maintenance-free pumps that generate pressure only when and where it’s needed. Removing the balancing and […]

Maximizing Performance with Unvented Attics | August 7, 2025 Learn actionable insights into insulation options, design strategies, energy code requirements, and best practices for putting HVAC ducts “inside conditioned space” in order to maximize the energy efficiency, comfort, and durability of homes. This session unpacks the benefits of building with ducts inside a conditioned space, with particular […]

Energy Efficiency Products Decoded (Part 2) - Building Systems | August 28, 2025 This session dives into the systems that power our homes—HVAC, water, lighting, appliances, solar, battery storage, and more—revealing how to optimize them for maximum energy efficiency, comfort, and durability. You will explore innovative products, practical solutions, and emerging technologies to improve performance, […]

Beyond the Box: HVAC Starts with the House Tuesday, November 11 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET An ACCA Codes and Coffee webinar You can’t HVACR your way out of a bad house. Too often, contractors are called in to fix comfort, humidity, or efficiency problems that aren’t caused by the equipment at all — they’re baked into the building itself. Our panel […]

Introductory Residential Design Series Nov 18, Nov 20, Dec 2 and Dec 4 at 9:30 AM ET This live webinar series provides a foundational overview of residential HVAC system design based on the ACCA Standard 5 – Quality Installation guidelines. Designed for beginners and those new to residential HVAC design, this four-part series covers the […]