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  • Product not yet rated Contains 6 Component(s)

    In this webinar, experts from the nation’s regional energy efficiency organizations will share the building projects and community engagements that have been the most effective at improving resilience in their areas. When finished, you will better understand how diverse stakeholder engagement can lead to code updates and roadmaps that build resiliency. The webinar will also include a sneak peek at provisions in the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) highlighting electrification, EV readiness, and solar readiness provisions, and you will hear about a new credential for contractors to promote deep energy retrofits. You will leave with strategies to implement in your jurisdiction to ensure a resilient and sustainable community.

    From hurricanes in the Southeast to extreme heat in the West or the often-freezing landscape of the Northeast, climate change is making durable and sustainable shelter more important than ever. How our buildings are constructed and use energy dramatically affects how long we can safely survive in them after a natural disaster. 

    A sustainable and resilient future will rely on strategic approaches of efficiency measures, construction techniques, and workforce development that align with a community's specific needs. Building and safety officials responsible for our safety in jurisdictions nationwide and contractors in our communities who retrofit and construct our buildings hold the keys to ensuring a just and efficient clean energy transition.

    In this webinar, experts from the nation’s regional energy efficiency organizations will share the building projects and community engagements that have been the most effective at improving resilience in their areas. When finished, you will better understand how diverse stakeholder engagement can lead to code updates and roadmaps that build resiliency. The webinar will also include a sneak peek at provisions in the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) highlighting electrification, EV readiness, and solar readiness provisions, and you will hear about a new credential for contractors to promote deep energy retrofits. You will leave with strategies to implement in your jurisdiction to ensure a resilient and sustainable community.

    Presenters Include:

    • John Gossman, Building Associate, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)
    • John Balfe, Senior Manager, State & Community Solutions, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
    • Maggie Kelley Riggins, Senior Program Manager, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)
    • Jim Meyers, Buildings Program Director, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)
    • Randy Plumlee, Energy Code Program Manager, South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER)

    Randy Plumlee

    Energy Code Program Manager

    South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER)

    Randy Plumlee is the Energy Code Program Manager at the South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER). In this role Randy…. Randy geeks out over anything Building Science related, just look at his YouTube history.  He enjoys grilling and chilling weekends and cooking Mexican food with his wife Karina. Has one son, Dylan, and a nephew, Brandon, (super proud of both)  who is also in this industry on the energy inspection side of things. Classifies College Football as the 5th season of the year (CLEMSON – All In!). He’s a native Texan but loves to travel and see new places. Give him a Paloma, a pool, and family and he’ll want for nothing more.

    Jim Meyers

    Buildings Program Director

    Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)

    Jim Meyers is Buildings Program Director at the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) and directs the building efficiency and electrification program. He leads programs to advance energy efficiency in buildings through building energy codes, benchmarking programs, decarbonizing building codes, and the importance of electrification in the built environment. Working with national, state, and local building coalitions to improve building performance to ultimately reach zero energy buildings. Jim serves on International Code Council committees and leads stakeholder collaboratives in southwest states to support the building industry to adopt these policies and construct buildings to these new standards.

    Maggie Kelley Riggins

    Senior Program Manager

    Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)

    Maggie Kelley Riggins is SEEA’s Senior Program Manager where she manages the energy efficient buildings portfolio, which includes building codes, building performance standards, and building-oriented pilot project models for enhancing energy efficiency in the Southeast. Maggie is laying the landscape for equity in energy efficiency, believing that we need to understand the “why” behind building efficiency in order to see better outcomes for all building occupants and the building energy efficiency workforce. Maggie has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and coalition facilitation, and she strives to put people at the center of all her work.

    John Gossman

    Building Associate

    Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)

    John Gossman is Building Associate at the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA). In this role, John assists in implementing policies and compliance programs to improve the energy efficiency of buildings at a local, state and regional level. Prior to joining MEEA John worked in many different facets of construction including project managing full home renovations and being a member of the local carpenter union. John also worked in the environmental consulting industry collecting and analyzing air pollution data from various industries around the country. John is passionate about industrialized and mass timber construction, best building practices, and smart home technologies. 

    John Balfe

    Senior Manager, State & Community Solutions

    Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)

    John Balfe serves as Senior Manager, State & Community Solutions at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP). In this role John helps drive energy efficiency in new and retrofitted schools and public buildings throughout the region. John works with various industry stakeholders to advance public policy with high performance building standards in the region, including facilitation of information exchange and knowledge transfer between states and programs. John is interested in advancing NEEP’s mission to improve our built environment and ultimately all of our surroundings. 

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    Explore critical clean energy interconnection issues and elevate key solutions.

    The IREC Vision Summit is a one-day visionary exploration of what’s needed to make our nation’s bold clean energy goals a reality. The Summit brings together clean energy stakeholders for a deep dive into policies and practices that are essential for all Americans to benefit from clean energy. This year’s Vision Summit 2023 explored critical clean energy interconnection issues and elevate key solutions. Viewers will gain practical skills to support effective distribution interconnection reform in the U.S.

    The interconnection of distributed energy resources (DERs), like solar and energy storage, is a foundational element of the transition to a 100% clean, equitable, and resilient energy future. While significant barriers to interconnection on the distribution grid persist across the U.S., many innovative solutions are being developed and deployed, from improved screening and study processes, to fairer grid upgrade cost allocation methods. Well-designed interconnection policies can enable more equitable access to sustainable energy, as well as the development of critical resilience tools like microgrids, that help communities weather and recover from natural disasters.

    Watch videos on-demand now!

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    Electric vehicles are here and (millions) more are on the way. Ambitious EV adoption goals from local, state, and federal governments need reliable and equitable charging infrastructure. There are resources available to inform decision-makers in every aspect of the planning, implementation, and enforcement processes. However, we can all use help finding the most appropriate resources, identifying what parts of the resources are applicable to our given stage in the process, and identifying where to turn when we hit a roadblock. In this recorded webinar, experts from across the country discuss tools and lesson learned being adopted today. Webinar October 10, 2023

    Electric vehicles are here and (millions) more are on the way. Ambitious EV adoption goals from local, state, and federal governments need reliable and equitable charging infrastructure. There are resources available to inform decision-makers in every aspect of the planning, implementation, and enforcement processes. However, we can all use help finding the most appropriate resources, identifying what parts of the resources are applicable to our given stage in the process, and identifying where to turn when we hit a roadblock.

    You can expect to hear:

    • Examples of the practices of leading municipalities to make the local approval process for siting and installation of charging infrastructure clear, predictable, and equitable. 
    • The first hand experience of a Madiscon, WI City Council member who shepherded through an EV charging ordinance. 
    • How the City of Phoenix is using their Roadmap to Prepare for 280,000 EV’s by 2030.

    Karen Apple

    Electric Vehicle Program Manager

    City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability

    Karen Apple has over a decade of experience and knowledge in public policy issues and project management related to transportation and the environment. Karen joined the City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability as the Electric Vehicle Program Manager in March 2020, and manages the planning and program development of projects that support the accelerated adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). This work includes developing EV education and awareness initiatives; implementing the installation of charging stations for public, City workplace, and fleet use; implementing EV-ready building codes; coordinating with City departments to integrate EVs into the fleet; and continuing to collaborate with other local, regional, and state stakeholders and utility partners to increase EV adoption and decrease air quality emissions.

    Syed Abbas

    Director of Education and Training

    Slipstream

    Syed Abbas is the Director of Education and Training at Slipstream, a Madison-based nonprofit organization focused on renewable energy. Syed has experience working statewide with utility companies and developing education and training programs for both commercial and industrial accounts. Syed promotes innovation and engagement by delivering education and training programs using videos, webinars, virtual energy efficiency summits, and engaging customers with in-person events. Syed also served as an alder and President of the Common Council of Madison, WI.

    Ed Gilliland

    Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives

    Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

    Ed Gilliland is Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives at IREC. He also oversees the Puerto Rican Solar Business Accelerator. His past leadership roles include SolSmart, American Cities Climate Challenge, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE), Solar Ready Vets, and the National Solar Jobs Census. He was principal author for the 2015–2019 National Solar Jobs Census reports and the 2017 Solar Schools report. Prior to joining IREC, Ed was Senior Director at The Solar Foundation, which merged with IREC in 2021.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    In many parts of the United States, navigating building permits required for distributed energy resources such as solar, storage, and electric vehicles (EVs) can be a daunting process.  Under a three-year project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the New Buildings Institute (NBI; an IREC partner) has led the development of a series of guidelines to streamline the permitting and inspection processes for distributed energy resources. In this video produced by NBI and Forth Mobility, listen in to a description of how to use these guidelines and an overview of code requirements for the installation of Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) installations and 120V or 240V outlets in single-family, multifamily, and office buildings. This video recording is recognized for 1 CEU by both the International Code Council (ICC) an American Institute of Architects (AIA). To earn your credit, you can submit your Certificate of Completion to the appropriate reviewers at ICC an AIA. Please enjoy the presentations.

    Developed in collaboration with New Buildings Institute (NBI), Forth Mobility, and several expert reviewers the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Permitting and Inspection Guidelines provide an overview of code requirements for the installation of Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) installations and 120V or 240V outlets in single family, in Multifamily and Office buildings. The guides reference the 2020 NEC, 2021 IBC and 2017 ICC A117.11 as well as the 2017 NEC 2018 IBC and 2017 ICC A117.11. In many parts of the United States, navigating building permits required for distributed energy resources such as solar, storage, and electric vehicles (EVs) can be a daunting process.  By providing specific and replicable lists of permitting and inspection requirements, local jurisdictions can streamline the permitting and inspection process by reducing informational barriers while helping ensure the design and installation of these distributed energy resources are consistent, code compliant, and safe.

    In this video produced by NBI and Forth Mobility, listen in to a description of how to use these guidelines and an overview of code requirements for the installation of Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) installations and 120V or 240V outlets in single family buildings, multifamily, and office buildings.. 

    You can expect to hear:

    • Part 1: 0:00:00 - 04:25:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Guide Purpose and Contents
    • Part 2: 04:25:00 - 05:23:00- Limitations of the Guide
    • Part 3: 05:23:00 - 07:15:00- Permit Submission Requirements
    • Part 4: 07:15:00 - 12:55:00- General Installation Guide, All Sites and Mutli-family/Office Sites
    • Part 5: 12:55:00 - 13:21:00- Permitting Checklist A guide to helping AHJ's streamline EVSE permits.
    • Part 6: 13:21:00 - 14:28:00- Inspection Checklist, and Supporting Resources

    This video recording is recognized for 1 CEU by both the International Code Council (ICC) an American Institute of Architects (AIA). To earn your credit, you can submit your Certificate of Completion to the appropriate reviewers at ICC an AIA. Please enjoy the presentations.

    This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), under the Building Technology Office (BTO) Award Number EE0009457.

  • Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    In many parts of the United States, navigating building permits required for distributed energy resources such as solar, storage, and electric vehicles (EVs) can be a daunting process.  Under a three-year project, funded by the Department of Energy, the New Buildings Institute (NBI; an EMPOWERED partner) has led the development of a series of guidelines to streamline the permitting and inspection processes for distributed energy resources. In this video produced by NBI and Earth Advantage, listen in to a description of how to use these guidelines and an overview of code requirements for the installation of Energy Storage Systems (standalone and paired with simple photovoltaic systems) in single-family, multifamily, and office buildings. This video recording is recognized for 1 CEU by both the International Code Council (ICC) an American Institute of Architects (AIA). To earn your credit, you can submit your Certificate of Completion to the appropriate reviewers at ICC an AIA. Please enjoy the presentations.

    Developed in collaboration with New Buildings Institute (NBI), Earth Advantage, and several expert reviewers the Solar and Energy Storage System Permitting & Inspection Guidelines provide an overview of code requirements for the installation of Energy Storage Systems (standalone and paired with simple photovoltaic systems) in single-family, multifamily, and office buildings. In many parts of the United States, navigating building permits required for distributed energy resources such as solar, storage, and electric vehicles (EVs) can be a daunting process.  By providing specific and replicable lists of permitting and inspection requirements, local jurisdictions can streamline the permitting and inspection process by reducing informational barriers while helping ensure the design and installation of these distributed energy resources are consistent, code compliant, and safe.

    In this video produced by NBI and Earth Advantage, listen in to a description of how to use these guidelines and an overview of code requirements for the installation of Energy Storage Systems (standalone and paired with simple photovoltaic systems) in single-family, multifamily, and office buildings. 

    You can expect to hear:

    • Overview of code requirements for Solar and Energy Storage Systems
    • Permit and submission requirements
    • General installation guides
    • Plan review checklist
    • Field inspection checklist
    • Supporting resources with links to all the applicable codes

    This video recording is recognized for 1 CEU by both the International Code Council (ICC) an American Institute of Architects (AIA). To earn your credit, you can submit your Certificate of Completion to the appropriate reviewers at ICC an AIA. Please enjoy the presentations.

    This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), under the Building Technology Office (BTO) Award Number EE0009457.

  • Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s)

    Variable Air Volume (VAV) terminal unit dual maximum control is an HVAC technology that results in lower fan energy, reheat energy, and cooling energy use. Webinar Recorded: May 8, 2023

    WEBINAR RECORDING: During this webinar, IREC and national experts from Slipstream and Taylor Engineers provided a primer on technical topics related to Variable Air Volume (VAVterminal unit dual maximum control—an HVAC technology that results in lower fan energy, reheat energy, and cooling energy use. Dual maximum control also improves thermal comfort. The presenters provided an overview of dual-max control, its benefits, and current research findings related to energy and indoor environmental quality. You will also learn about low airflow minimums in deadband, occupied standby, and related concepts. 

    Your expert panelists:
    1.) Joe Zhou, Director of Research and Innovation, Slipstream
    2.) Hwakong Cheng, Principal, Taylor Engineers

  • Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Commercial buildings have the potential to lead the way to a decarbonized, electrified future. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will accelerate these efforts in states and cities across the country. With this great opportunity comes the chance to learn best practices for scaling electrified building solutions safely, efficiently, and economically. In this recorded webinar, experts from across the country discuss successful strategies being adopted today. Webinar March 21, 2023

    Commercial buildings have the potential to lead the way to a decarbonized, electrified future. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will accelerate these efforts in states and cities across the country. With this great opportunity comes the chance to learn best practices for scaling electrified building solutions safely, efficiently, and economically. In this commercial building electrification webinar, join experts from across the country to gain insights into successful strategies being adopted today.

    You can expect to hear:

    • What Zero Net Energy goals mean in an age of accelerating decarbonization
    • How building codes and other policies can play a critical role in helping jurisdictions pursue carbon-neutral building policies and programs
    • Case studies of critical building-scale technology solutions and products that promise to help advance buildings toward carbon neutrality in new construction and retrofits
    • Electrification of the small and medium-sized commercial and multifamily building sectors 
    • Challenges and opportunities that can arise in cold climates
    • How do all-electric installations for large commercial buildings compare to conventional approaches from the design, installation, cost, and energy use perspectives
    • How to overcome barriers in choosing the best all-electric options
    • How the New York State Clean Heat program is helping commercial building owners adopt cost-saving solutions

    Alexi Miller

    Acting Director of Building Innovation and lead engineer

    New Buildings Institute (NBI)

    Alexi Miller is Acting Director of Building Innovation and lead engineer at the New Buildings Institute (NBI). Alexi leads a team that provides technical expertise to drive adoption of advanced building decarbonization technologies and practices. His team is the technical backbone supporting a wide variety of decarbonization, grid integration, and electrification efforts both within NBI and beyond. Alexi oversees national-scale collaborative efforts including the Advanced Water Heating Initiative and the GridOptimal Buildings Initiative.

    Scott Hackel

    Vice President of Research

    Slipstream

    Scott Hackel is Vice President of Research at Slipstream. Scott Hackel leads the Research + Innovation team in its mission to discover, test, and scale the strategies and technologies that impact climate and equity. As a veteran of the energy efficiency industry, he understands the challenges of unpacking climate solutions that benefit everyone. Scott earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as a graduate certificate in energy analysis and policy. He is an active member of both USGBC Wisconsin and ASHRAE, where he serves on the national Task Force for Building Decarbonization and other committees.

    Mark Ditch

    Senior Energy Engineer

    National Grid Energy Services

    Mark Ditch is Senior Energy Engineer at National Grid Energy Services. Mark has 28 years of experience as an engineering consultant and construction supervisor in the HVAC and energy industries. As manager of an energy services group, he provided energy audits, central plant improvements, HVAC energy efficient design, combined heat and power plant evaluation, design, and construction administration. In addition, Mark provides commissioning services for new and remodeled mechanical, electrical, and energy management systems. 

    Adam McMillen

    Director of Sustainability

    IMEG Corp

    Adam McMillen is Director of Sustainability at IMEG Corp, where he leads the firm’s high-performance building design and project sustainability efforts. In addition to implementing technical design strategies that improve building performance, reduce energy use, and preserve natural resources, Adam leads IMEG’s energy modeling team and builds industry relationships that positively impact the built environment. Adam is a licensed professional mechanical engineer with extensive knowledge of energy and life-cycle cost analysis.

  • Contains 7 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Across the country, there is a move toward building electrification, replacing appliances that use other fuels with electricity. Learn about the trends in retrofitting we are most likely to see in the coming years that move the U.S. toward a 100% electric future. Webinar February 21, 2023

    Across the country, there is a move toward building electrification, replacing appliances that use other fuels with electricity. Learn about the trends in retrofitting we are most likely to see in the coming years that move the U.S. toward a 100% electric future. Panelists also answer questions about how the following efficiency technologies can work together: Weatherization, heat pump water heating, efficient heat pumps, induction stoves, and electric infrastructure upgrades.

    You can expect to hear:

    • Common things that building owners and code officials may notice (based on code cycle and location) and how to resolve them
    • Pathways toward 100% electrification—it doesn’t have to happen all at once!
    • The role heat pump space and water heating technology play in the transition
    • Tools and training to help code officials, homeowners, and policymakers better understand the transition
    • How the SolSmart program can help communities improve permitting and inspection processes to support electrification with solar power

    Pete Jackson

    Chief Electrical Inspector

    Pete Jackson, Chief Electrical Inspector, Bakersfield, CA. Pete Jackson is presently the chief electrical inspector for the city of Bakersfield, California. He has been a journeyman wireman since 1984 and has earned five electrical inspector certifications through the IAEI and ICC. Pete serves as an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representative to the UL Electrical Council and numerous UL Standards Technical Panels. He also represents enforcement as an alternate to Code Making Panel 4 and the Correlating Committee for the 2023 National Electrical Code.

    Zak Paine

    HVAC Installation Consultant

    Slipstream

    Zak Paine, HVAC Installation Consultant, Slipstream. Zak is an HVAC technical advisor and subject matter expert specializing in HVAC and related systems. He uses his technical expertise to advise on projects, programs, and research throughout Slipstream. He will develop and provide technical training for program implementors, contractors, and Slipstream staff.

    Bryce Seymour

    Project Manager

    New Buildings Institute

    Bryce Seymour, Project Manager, New Buildings Institute. Bryce Seymour uses her expertise in both state and local policy to focus on work involving building energy codes, carbon policies, roadmaps, and other codes-related initiatives.

    Dave Golembeski

    SolSmart Senior Program Manager

    IREC

    Dave Golembeski, SolSmart Senior Program Manager, IREC. David Golembeski works on the U.S. Department of Energy-backed SolSmart program, which provides communities nationwide with no-cost technical assistance to reduce barriers to solar energy growth and make solar more affordable.

  • Contains 4 Product(s)

    Four 15-20 minute, self-paced, online courses will introduce facility operators, energy managers, engineering and project management staff, and other facilities management staff to common advanced control strategies. Designed by IREC, The State University of New York (SUNY), and Slipstream. Content areas that will be covered include optimal scheduling, AHU supply air pressure and temperature resets, economizers, and demand-controlled ventilation.

    Four 15-20 minute, self-paced, online courses will introduce facility operators, energy managers, engineering and project management staff, and other facilities management staff to common advanced control strategies. Designed by IREC, The State University of New York (SUNY), and Slipstream. Content areas that will be covered include optimal scheduling, AHU supply air pressure and temperature resets, economizers, and demand-controlled ventilation.

    Courses in this series are:

    • Optimal Scheduling
    • Pressure and Temperature Resets
    • Economizers
    • Demand-Controlled Ventilation

    After completing this series participants will be able to:

    • Explain common sequences of operations (SOO) and their operations.
    • Identify errors and troubleshoot system operation as it relates to SOO.
    • Describe what points need to be trended and monitored to ensure proper operation.
    • Describe the energy and comfort implications of the SOO as well as implications of not properly operating the systems per SOO.
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    Did you know that ASHRAE Guideline 36 retrofits can save 25-45% in whole building energy use and are cost effective, debunking conventional wisdom that controls retrofits are not cost-effective? Webinar Recorded: January 25, 2023

    RECORDED WEBINAR: During this webinar, we introduce ASHRAE Guideline 36-2021, High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems. This guideline is the industry's first attempt to standardize building control sequences and promote best-in-class sequences for energy savings and easy implementation. We introduce its intent, benefits, scope, and the stakeholders involved in designing and implementing ASHRAE Guideline 36. Then we highlight the key control sequence concepts in this guideline, including AHU static pressure resets through trim and respond, dual-max controls for VAV terminal unit with reheat, and Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics (AFDD). We also discuss how to screen your buildings to see if they are a good candidate for a controls retrofit leveraging Guideline 36. Completed and ongoing ASHRAE Guideline 36 field demonstrations sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC), NYSERDA, and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MN DOC) are featured.

    Your expert panelists:
    1.) Joe Zhou, Director of Research and Innovation, Slipstream
    2.) Hwakong Cheng, Principal, Taylor Engineers
    3.) Gwelen Paliaga, Senior Director, Research and Technology, TRC