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.

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.

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 (VAV) terminal 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

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

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

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.

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

2023 and beyond will usher in unprecedented growth for energy-efficient buildings. If you are a building owner or developer, you may be considering constructing or retrofitting your building with efficient materials. If you are a code official, you are likely to be inspecting buildings constructed with different materials and systems. And if you are involved in any aspect of building fire safety, you probably have questions about the safety of these efficient building materials. Building materials have long been studied to learn about their impacts on building durability. But only recently have the materials and systems been examined to look at fire performance as well. Join experts from across the country to gain insights into efficient construction materials and systems we are most likely to see in the coming years. 

You can expect to hear:

• Types of efficient building materials including spray foam and structural insulated panels (SIPs). 
• How to use a free website that provides expert advice on building envelope system performance.
• Available pre-assessment tool to save time and money on projects by helping to review existing health and safety conditions.
• Initial evaluation of the fire performance of selected efficient building systems. 

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), there are about 10,000 solar projects over 1 MW (megawatt) in operation or development across the U.S. Visit one of them in this 30-minute video, without having to brave the heat of the Mojave Desert. Join Stephen San Juan from RISE Renewables and Sean Silvey from Fluke Corporation as they discuss components and important aspects of system safety and performance. Along the way, select the question marks to respond to questions and learn more information.

In this module, we will explore occupancy-based DCV and CO₂-based DCV concepts, and describe DCV components, controls setup, and control sequences (recommended in ASHRAE Guideline 36 High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems for single-zone systems).