Property Managers' Introduction to Distributed Energy Resources

Model Codes and Distributed Energy Resources

• Understand what a model code is and their importance to the built environment.
• Accurately interpret sections of model code.
• Understand and Identify code compliant application

High Performance Lighting 101

• Understand the impact of lighting on national energy usage and emissions 
• Compare advanced lighting retrofit options
• Describe indoor vs outdoor lighting considerations
• Understand common lighting controls and automations
• Explain effective lighting design
• Understand how to apply the IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 to maximize lighting efficiency

High Performance Building Envelope Code Training

• Understand the contributions of light commercial buildings to national energy usage and emissions 

• Define the elements of a durable and efficient building envelope 

• Understand how to apply the 2021 IECC energy code to define a high performance building envelope in your climate zone 

• Describe the key issues that prevent a building envelop from operating at a high performance level 

• Describe the process for commercial blower door testing 

• Explain how to specify a commercial blower door test to be a part of a project 

• Evaluate the impact of a high performance building envelope on DERs 

• Discuss how to improve the performance of a building envelop as a retrofit project 

High Performance HVAC and Mechanical Code Training

• Identify and describe key characteristics of different types of HVAC/Mechanical systems 

• Explain how DERs interact with HVAC/Mechanical systems 

• Identify code requirements regarding sizing, design, and selection of HVAC equipment and ducts 

• Explain how the ACCA Manual J, S, and D load calculation standards are used to determine appropriate sizing and design of ducts and HVAC equipment  

• Evaluate general installation rules, requirements, and regulations for HVAC/Mechanical systems 

• Compare installed HVAC and duct systems to outputs of Manual J and S to verify proper sizing and design 

• Demonstrate confidence in selecting and assessing installation of HVAC/Mechanical systems by properly completing a homeowner inspection checklist 

• Work effectively with contractors and code to deliver high performance building systems that enable DER technologies and their benefits