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EnergySmart Contractor Online Training
Event Details
Time: June 13, 2012 at 6pm to June 14, 2012 at 7pm
Location: Online (Virtual Classroom)
Website or Map: http://www.psdconsulting.com/…
Phone: (607)277-6240 ext. 262 or 263
Event Type: training, event
Organized By: John Behler
Latest Activity: May 25, 2012
Event Description
Course Description:
This course consists of two 4-hour sessions held from 8AM-12 Noon (Eastern)
Our EnergySmart Contractor/Builder training is designed to help contractors and builders acquire the knowledge and training to complete energy efficient retrofits and building projects in a safe and efficient manner. This 8-hour course is preparation for an exam that will be administered by RESNET for EnergySmart Contractor designation.
Training Objectives:
Once you’ve successfully completed this course, you will be able to:
- State the purpose of the EnergySmart Contractor, and explain where this role fits in the larger process of energy efficiency remodeling.
- Explain the importance of treating the house as a system of interactive parts.
- Define the purpose of energy auditing, being able to communicate this to customers.
- List at least 5 typical energy efficiency home improvements and prioritize them.
- Describe the process required to create a work scope of improvements.
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