AIA/CES LUs (HSW) are available for AIA members who successfully complete Self-Paced Training courses and pass a test with a score of 80% or better. Certificates of completion may be generated for self-reporting to other professional development organizations.
Most of the Webcasts On-Demand listed in this catalog also offer AIA/CES LUs (HSW) upon completion of a test with a score of 80% or better. Instructions for obtaining credit or generating a certificate of completion for self-reporting are available at the end of each video when applicable. Presentation handouts and transcripts are available to download for selected webcasts.
Showcase of tools and materials designed to simplify the energy code compliance process. This course covers features in REScheck and COMcheck and highlighted BECP web-based technical materials and services.
Original Webcast Date
March 15, 2007
Presented by:
Heather Dillon
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
This course covers basic knowledge of codes and standards, development processes of each, historical timelines, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of energy codes and standards, and voluntary energy efficiency programs. Most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information.
Estimated Length
1-2 hours
CEUs:
Participants who successfully complete the course and test and enter their AIA numbers will be submitted to AIA by BECP for 1.0 AIA/CES LU (HSW). A certificate of completion is available for participants who can self-report for CEUs, including for ICC renewal certification.
Area Takeoffs 101
Course Description:
This course will include helpful hints for calculating area takeoffs, an explanation of the "building envelope" concept, instructions and examples of calculating area takeoffs.
Estimated Length
1-2 hours
CEUs:
AIA/CES LU (HSW) are not available for this course.
Webcasts on-demand are available to view/download as either Window® Media Videos or embedded YouTube videos. Registration is not required for webcasts on-demand unless you wish to take the test or print a certificate of completion for self-reporting to another professional development organization.
No registration/log-in is required unless you wish to take the course test or print a certificate of completion for self-reporting to another professional development organization. To register/log-in, click on the "Login" link a the top right or bottom of the course's home page. Then click on the "Enroll me in this course" link in the left navigation bar.
Evaluating Residential Buildings for Statewide Compliance
Course Description:
The purpose of this training is to provide the tools needed and specific training to evaluate residential compliance with the 2009 IECC. It will also provide useful training in general residential field inspection for energy code compliance. The recommended background for taking this class is significant experience and/or certification on the IECC in a plan review or inspection capacity.
This course covers the basics of complying with the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code using REScheck. Each section is designed to provide a basic overview of the requirements, and most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information if you are interested.
Estimated Length
1-2 hours
CEUs:
1.0 AIA/CES LU (HSW); .10 CEUs towards ICC renewal certification.
REScheck101 for the 2006 IECC
Course Description:
This course covers the basics of complying with the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code using REScheck. Each section is designed to provide a basic overview of the requirements, and most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information if you are interested.
Estimated Length
1-2 hours
CEUs:
1.0 AIA/CES LU (HSW); .10 CEUs towards ICC renewal certification.
REScheck101 for the 2009 IECC — Pilot Study
Course Description:
This course covers the basics of complying with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code using REScheck. Each section is designed to provide a basic overview of the requirements, and most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information if you are interested.
Estimated Length
1-2 hours
CEUs:
to be determined
REScheck201
Course Description:
REScheck 201 covers some of the more advanced REScheck topics, including items that are frequently asked by regular users. Most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information.
Estimated Length
1 hour
CEUs:
AIA/CES LU (HSW) -- pending AIA approval; .10 CEUs towards ICC renewal certification.
Evaluating Commercial Buildings for Statewide Compliance
Course Description:
The purpose of this training is to provide the tools needed and specific training to evaluate statewide commercial compliance with ASHRAE 90.1. It will also provide useful training for the commercial provisions of the IECC and general commercial field inspection for energy code compliance. The recommended background for taking this class is significant experience with plan review and /or inspection of commercial energy code provisions.
A discussion of the exterior lighting requirements in the 2006 IECC and ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004. Demonstrating compliance for these requirements is shown using a feature in the COMcheck desktop software.
Original Webcast Date
November 15, 2007
Presented by:
Pam Cole and Eric Richman
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
This course addresses the lighting requirements of the energy code and provides detailed advice on lighting designs that meet and exceed the energy code requirements.
Original Webcast Date
November 17, 2005
Presented by:
Michael Lane, Lighting Design Laboratory
Eric Richman, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Understanding the Vestibule Requirement in the 2003 IECC
Course Description:
Includes information regarding when a vestibule is required; the miniumum requirements for the configuration of the vestibule; how to demonstrate compliance with the IECC for the vestibule; and how the vestibule requirement correlates with the International Building Code.
The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small to Medium Office Buildings: Solutions to Achieve 50% Energy Savings in Office Buildings
Course Description:
The 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG) series follows six volumes of award winning 30% guides. The AEDGs are the result of a partnership between DOE, ASHRAE, AIA, IESNA and USGBC, and the next group of publications will provide guidance on achieving 50% savings over ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004. The first guide in the new series, 50% AEDG for Small to Medium Office Buildings, is currently available for free download.
This event provided an overview of the 50% series and outlined recommendations for energy savings in both small and medium office buildings.
Original Webcast Date
September 15, 2011
Presented by:
Jeremy Williams, U.S. Department of Energy Bing Liu, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Merle McBride, Owens Corning Center of Science and Technology Michael Lane, Puget Sound Energy
This course covers the basics of complying with the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code using COMcheck. Each section is designed to provide a basic overview of the requirements, and most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information if you are interested.
Estimated Length
1-2 hours
CEUs:
1.5 AIA/CES LU (HSW); .15 CEUs towards ICC renewal certification.
COMcheck101 for the 2006 IECC
Course Description:
This course covers the basics of complying with the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code using COMcheck. Each section is designed to provide a basic overview of the requirements, and most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information if you are interested.
Estimated Length
1 hour
CEUs:
1.0 AIA/CES LU (HSW); .10 CEUs towards ICC renewal
COMcheck101 for the 2009 IECC — Pilot Study
Course Description:
This course covers the basics of complying with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code using COMcheck. Each section is designed to provide a basic overview of the requirements, and most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information if you are interested.
Estimated Length
1-2 hours
CEUs:
to be determined
COMcheck201
Course Description:
COMcheck 201 covers some of the more advanced COMcheck topics, including items that are frequently asked by regular users. Most sections have links that provide additional details on that section's topic as well as additional resources for more information.
Estimated Length
1 hour
CEUs:
1.0 AIA/CES LU (HSW); .10 CEUs towards ICC renewal certification.
