This is not a fluff course just because it’s free. You’ve never seen anything like this.
This is a pass/fail test designed to qualify inspectors to provide neutral third party verification of green features in residential and light commercial buildings.
It’s written for inspectors. It’s purpose is to help you make money, improve your inspection skills and to give you objective information about important issues while providing you with continuing education credits.
It includes detailed photos and instructions for looking at PV, solar thermal, hydronic heating and much more. It will teach the basics about what you can inspect safely with limited liability and what you should disclaim, and it will provide links to sites or organizations which will give you more detailed information.
Please take a look…
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[li]INTRODUCTION[/li]
[li]ENERGY[LIST=1][/li][li]Report on Energy Status[/li][li]Non-renewable Energy[/li][li]Renewable Energy[/li][/ol]
[li]CLIMATE CHANGE[/li][ol]
[li]Climate Change[/li][li]Natural Climate Change[/li][li]Possible Results of Climate change[/li][/ol]
[li]WATER[/li][ol]
[li]Groundwater Depletion[/li][li]Water Quality[/li][li]Home Water Treatment[/li][li]Indoor Water Conservation[/li][li]Outdoor Water Conservation[/li][/ol]
[li]LOT DEVELOPMENT[/li][ol]
[li]Erosion[/li][li]Landscaping and Grading[/li][/ol]
[li]BUILDING METHODS[/li][ol]
[li]Engineered Lumber[/li][li]Value Engineering[/li][li]Enhanced-efficiency Building Methods[/li][li]Strawbale Homes[/li][/ol]
[li]BUILDING ENVELOPE[/li][ol]
[li]Climate Zones[/li][li]Insulation[/li][li]Conduction, Convection and Radiation[/li][li]Air Movement in Buildings[/li][li]Attic Ventilation[/li][li]Moisture Control[/li][li]Mold[/li][/ol]
[li]PASSIVE SOLAR HOMES[/li][ol]
[li]Passive Solar Home Design[/li][li]Energy-efficient Windows[/li][/ol]
[li]PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS[/li]
[li]SOLAR THERMAL (solar water heating)[/li]
[li]LIGHTING[/li][ol]
[li]Lighting: Bulb and Fixture Types[/li][li]Daylighting and Controls[/li][/ol]
[li]PLUMBING[/li][ol]
[li]Plumbing Pipes[/li][li]Hydronic Heating[/li][li]Hot Water Recirculation Systems[/li][/ol]
[li]HVAC[/li][ol]
[li]Furnaces[/li][li]Air-conditioners[/li][li]Air ducts[/li][li]Evaporative Coolers[/li][li]Humidifiers[/li][li]Heat Pumps[/li][/ol]
[li]WOOD-BURNING APPLIANCES[/li][ol]
[li]Wood Stoves[/li][/ol]
[li]ROOF[/li][ol]
[li]Roof Defects[/li][li]Green Roofs[/li][/ol]
[li]INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS[/li][ol]
[li]Radon[/li][li]Asbestos[/li][/ol]
[li]SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES and MATERIALS[/li][ol]
[li]Sustainability[/li][li]Standards and Certification[/li][/ol]
[li]ENERGY PROGRAMS AND LEGISLATION[/li][ol]
[li]Incentives: Renewable-energy/Energy-efficiency[/li][li]Home Energy Audits[/li][li]Home Energy Ratings[/li][li]Energy Codes[/li][li]Green Building Standards[/li][li]Energy (Labeling) Program Comparisons[/li][li]Green Mortgages[/ol][/li][/LIST]TAKE THE COURSE