Why Consultants Should Learn to do Residential HVAC Design

HVAC contractors are simply not doing proper load calculations for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which are lack of knowledge and lack of time. Energy Consultants are […]
Residential Load Calculations and Duct Design for Building Departments

Proper residential HVAC design has been required by code for many years, but has been poorly enforced. With the new emphasis on heat pumps, proper design is more important than […]
Modeling All-Electric Homes in the 2022 Energy Code

All-Electric Homes are having their moment, with state policies, incentives, and energy code providing builders, homeowners, and energy consultants a strong nudge toward all-electric designs. We will go over how […]
Home Electrification Planning Class 3: Developing an Electrification Plan

As California makes the transition to electrification, careful planning will be crucial for existing buildings. This three-part series will cover the importance of electrification planning, how to optimize existing electrical […]
Home Electrification Planning Class 2: Panel Optimization

As California makes the transition to electrification, careful planning will be crucial for existing buildings. This three-part series will cover the importance of electrification planning, how to optimize existing electrical […]
Home Electrification Planning Class 1: Soup to Nuts

As California makes the transition to electrification, careful planning will be crucial for existing buildings. This three-part series will cover the importance of electrification planning, how to optimize existing electrical […]
The Case for Practical Home Performance Electrification

The best outcomes for heat pumps and home electrification come through careful planning and incorporation of multiple facets of a building. Understanding the intersection of energy efficiency and performance is […]
Intro to Residential HVAC Design (ACCA) Part 2

This class is Part 2 of a two part series. Part 1 covered ACCA Manual J load calculations and Manual S equipment selection. This class will cover ACCA Manual D duct design. […]
Intro to Residential HVAC Design (ACCA) Part 1

This class is Part 1 or a two-part series. It will cover ACCA Manual J load calculations and Manual S equipment selection. Part 2 will cover Manual D duct design. Target audience: HVAC contractors, […]
Diagnosing Heating and Cooling Comfort Problems in Homes

Even when an HVAC system is installed perfectly and running fine, homeowners can still be dissatisfied with the comfort of their home. This class will cover how to diagnose thermal […]