Contractor Events

Contractor Events

Contractor Events

Contractor Events

Contractor Events

Commercial Contractors

Heat Pump Design and Installation Best Practices

Date: September 13, 2022

Time: 12 noon - 1pm

Location: Online

Description:
Air source heat pump (ASHP) design and installation practices have a major impact on system efficiency and performance and can affect customer comfort and satisfaction. This module provides and overview of the design and installation considerations as well as homeowner education to help ensure efficient air-source heat pumps and comfortable customers in cold climates.

By the end of this module attendees will be able to:

  • Understand heat pump water heating technology and its applications
  • Determine the most appropriate system size and configuration
  • Recognize the signs of a quality installation
  • Properly commission new installations

 

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Commercial Contractors

Heat Pump Water Heating Design and Installation 

Date: September 30, 2022

Time: 12 noon - 1pm

Length: 1 hour

Speakers: Adam Romano, Principal Building Systems Consultant of Steven Winter Associates, Inc.

Description:

Heat pump water heaters are becoming more available, efficient, and reliable than ever. As with other heat pump systems, the design and installation practices have a major impact on system efficiency and performance and can affect customer satisfaction. This module provides an overview of design and installation best practices and cover topics such as condensate management, proper sizing, and selecting the best installation location to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.

By the end of this module attendees will be able to:

  • Understand heat pump water heating technology and applications
  • Determine the most appropriate system size and configuration
  • Recognize the signs of a quality installation
  • Properly commission new installations


Register Here

Commercial Contractors

High Performance Ventilation Systems for Homes 2- Part Workshop

Part 1: October 6, 2022
Part 2: October 11, 2022
Time: 2- 4pm
Length: 2 hours


Speakers: Scott Pusey, Principal Sustainability Consultant of Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Part 1: Register Here
Part 2: Register Here

Description:

As new home envelopes have become more and more airtight, most in the homebuilding industry have come to understand that proper ventilation is critical. But how much air do we need and what systems should we install? This workshop will discuss the health impacts of ventilation, different ventilation rates and explore various ventilation systems: pros and cons, costs and benefits, and tips for installing the best systems for your project.


By the end of this module attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of air movement and ventilation
  • List the ventilation code and standard requirements
  • Identify various types of heat recovery ventilation equipment
  • Recognize the occupant and building issues resulting from inadequate ventilation
  • Develop a successful ventilation system upgrade/integration plan