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  • Impact of Combined Heat and Power Systems in Residential and Commercial Buildings Course

    1 LU HSW/SD/AIA

    Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, as the name implies, serve dual purposes. First, they use a propane or natural gas generator to create electricity. The electricity produced from the generator is used by the home, reducing energy costs. If more electricity is generated than is consumed, the power can be sold back to the grid through net metering available in most states. Simultaneously, the heat from the engine is captured and used to warm the building or create hot water, further reducing energy costs. CHP units have been used in Europe for years and are now becoming more popular in the U.S. This courses is registered for the following education credits: 1 HSW/SD hour, AIA; 1 NAHB hour, 1 NARI hour. Take the course.

    Posted:
    March 2012
    Subject(s):
    Building Performance, HVAC, Energy Efficiency
    Sponsor:
    Propane Education & Research Council
    Certification(s):
    NAHB, NARI

  • Specifying Residential Kitchen Ventilation

    1.0 LU

    After completing this course the student will be able to: state some of the health issues that arise due to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in the house; explain some of the design considerations to provide adequate ventilation for a house; describe some of the key IAQ problems in the kitchen that can be solved by the ventilation system; describe some of the technical issues pertaining to the design of a kitchen ventilation system; Identify the key elements and some of the features of kitchen ventilation systems, including hoods, blowers & fans, and ductwork; identify key performance requirements for an effective kitchen ventilation system. Take the course.

    Posted:
    July 2010
    Subject(s):
    Technology, HVAC, Kitchen
    Sponsor:
    Wolf
    Certification(s):
    AIA

  • A Comparative Analysis of Residential Heating Systems

    1 LU HSW/SD

    You will be able to describe general trends when comparing heating systems in terms of first costs, operating costs, carbon emissions and paybacks. You will be able to describe how carbon emissions differ among different heating systems and why that can vary depending on location. You will be able to compare and contrast trade offs involved in specifying high efficiency HVAC equipment for residential projects in terms of payback periods. Take the course.

    Posted:
    September 2009
    Subject(s):
    Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, HVAC, Life-Cycle Assessment, Green Design, Technology
    Sponsor:
    Propane Education and Research Council
    Certification(s):
    AIA, NARI, NAHB, USGBC

  • Propane-Enhanced Renewable Energy Systems

    1.0 LU HSW/SD

    You will be able to explain why supplemental energy is often required to support renewable energy technologies. You will be able to describe how propane supplements three types of alternative energy technologies. You will be able to identify several limiting factors that will help you specify an appropriate renewable energy system. Finally, you will be able to identify basic functions of common features in three renewable energy technologies. Take the course.

    Posted:
    August 2009
    Subject(s):
    Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Technology, HVAC
    Sponsor:
    Propane Education and Research Council
    Certification(s):
    AIA, NAHB, NARI
 
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