CLEAN ENERGY TRAINING PROGRAM SHORT COURSE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS SCHEDULED

The Clean Energy Training Program (CETP) is pleased to announce that the Energy Efficiency Short Course is scheduled to begin in March.

The Energy Efficiency Short Course will cover topics such as:

fundamentals of building science
heat transfer
air flow
insulation methods
ENERGY STAR® lighting, consumer products, windows and doors
domestic water heating, space heating and cooling,
materials and best practices
health and safety issues
career paths in energy efficiency, certifications, and industry choices

An on-site field exercise will provide instruction in:

performing a blower door test to identify air leakage and calculate air exchanges per hour
completing a thermal shell and general efficiency assessment of the home
identifying opportunities for improving comfort and efficiency
assessing the ventilation rate and
identifying any possible safety issues

In addition to having strong analytic skills candidates for the class should have the ability:

to utilize math formulas to calculate building volume, area and algebraic formulas provided for energy load calculations
to sketch and dimension buildings and be familiar with construction drawings and specifications
to operate and interpret results of diagnostic tools

Participants will be required to take a math quiz during the first class to assess competency in these areas.

Who should take this class?

Eligible candidates will be insulation contractors, heating contractors, duct work contractors and carpenters.

Where and When?

Classes will be held the Hyannis area. The location will be provided with your registration confirmation. Location for the field exercise will be announced in class.

The dates for the course are:
Wednesday March 17th 2010
6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.
Wednesday March 24th 2010
6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

During the third week the class will be divided into two groups for a field exercise. Participants will be required to attend either a morning or afternoon session on Saturday March 27th, more information on the times and location will follow.

Wednesday March 31st 2010
6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.
Wednesday April 7th 2010
6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.
Wednesday April 21st 2009
6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.
Wednesday April 28th 2009
6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

Who is eligible to take this course?

This class is open to builders and electricians in Barnstable County, however, registration is required. We are only able to enroll participants from Bristol and Plymouth Counties in the event that the class is otherwise not filled. If you are from Bristol or Plymouth County and you are interested in attending this course, please submit the registration documents as indicated and we will notify you of your registration status two days prior to the start of the course.

How do I Register?

Individuals who are interested in qualifying for this course should complete a short online survey located at http://www.reliance.org/education.asp Following completion of the survey individuals who qualify for the course will be sent registration information.

Textbooks are required for this course. They will be available for purchase one week before the start of class at the Self-Reliance office and the first night of class. The cost for the textbook is $45.00. Please be prepared with a check made out to Cape & Islands Self-Reliance or cash .

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