Build your own ACCA Manual J load calculations and energy models Back in the 80’s ACCA created Manual J as a process to do load calcs. It was hundreds of pages of calculations, formulas, factors etc. Then in 1985 the first software was developed following Manual J to speed up the… Continue reading “Build your own ACCA Manual J load calculations and energy models”
What is the Architectural Solar Continuum? The Architectural Solar Continuum is a framework for understanding and implementing solar energy in architectural design. This approach categorizes projects across 6 levels of solar integration, each impacting coordination requirements, costs, and energy density. The continuum provides architects, designers, and… Continue reading “What is the Architectural Solar Continuum?”
BPI “Building Science Principles” (BSP) prep course now free for members If you’ve ever thought about expanding into weatherization projects, energy audits, heat pumps, or building efficiency upgrades – this one is for you. BPI’s Building Science Principles (BSP) certificate is the gateway to a career in building performance. Getting your… Continue reading “BPI “Building Science Principles” (BSP) prep course now free for members”
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your BPI Building Science Principles Certificate The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate is your gateway to understanding energy-efficient home performance. It introduces key industry terminology and demonstrates how a home’s components interact to influence its overall efficiency. By exploring the relationships between the building envelope, HVAC… Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your BPI Building Science Principles Certificate”
How to Get Your IGSHPA Accredited Installer (AI) Certification The IGSHPA Accredited Installer Certification is a program designed for professionals in the ground-source heat pump (GSHP) industry. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to install GSHP systems, which are growing in popularity as an energy-efficient and… Continue reading “How to Get Your IGSHPA Accredited Installer (AI) Certification”
Here Come the Heat Pump Water Heaters! The U.S. heat pump water heater (HPWH) market has doubled in the last five years, and the DOE expects HPWHs to increase from 3% to 61% of the electric water heater market in the coming years. That means going from… Continue reading “Here Come the Heat Pump Water Heaters!”
What is Home Performance? Building science is the key to transforming houses into high-performing homes that prioritize occupant health, maximize comfort, and minimize energy waste. But what exactly does it entail? In this short excerpt from our BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Prep… Continue reading “What is Home Performance?”
How to get your BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Our “Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Prep” course is launching August 5th. If you sign up before the launch, you get a 10% pre-launch discount. The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate is the first BPI credential you get on your… Continue reading “How to get your BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate”
An Incubator for Home Performance Contractors “Boosting Contractor Capacity to Meet Home Performance Demand” is a live webinar that will happen on Wednesday August 14th @ 1pm eastern (USA). The edited presentation will then be available here as a free course. We are going to present a… Continue reading “An Incubator for Home Performance Contractors”
Energy Modeling & the BPI Energy Auditor Certification Brynn Cooksey’s new course – Energy Modeling for Building Professionals – has been approved as a prerequisite for energy modeling and workscope training required by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) for the Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor Certification. Brynn… Continue reading “Energy Modeling & the BPI Energy Auditor Certification”
The Energy Modeling in eQUEST Course Just Got a Total Update Originally launched back in 2016, HeatSpring just unveiled a brand new updated Energy Modeling in eQUEST course, completely revamped by the knowledgeable team at Harris Energy Solutions. About eQUEST The Quick Energy Simulation Tool, also known as eQUEST, has been… Continue reading “The Energy Modeling in eQUEST Course Just Got a Total Update”
New Free Course Announcement: What is RETScreen Expert? Benchmarking, Feasibility, Performance, & Portfolio We all know that we need a lot more clean energy on the grid to curb climate change; although, it’s typically not easy knowing what exactly to do or where to start when it comes to clean energy project development.… Continue reading “New Free Course Announcement: What is RETScreen Expert? Benchmarking, Feasibility, Performance, & Portfolio”
1 NABCEP CEU – New Free Course Announcement: Introduction to Architectural Solar With the ever increasing focus on sustainable, net-zero, and grid-efficient buildings, architectural solar has been and continues to evolve as a key tool within renewable energy integration. But what exactly is architectural solar, and how does it influence the design… Continue reading “1 NABCEP CEU – New Free Course Announcement: Introduction to Architectural Solar “
Introducing Green Workforce Connect – A New Platform for Home Weatherization Careers from IREC The team at the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and a diverse network of partners recently released Green Workforce Connect, a home weatherization career platform that will connect job seekers, students, and contractors to local training providers and employers. With… Continue reading “Introducing Green Workforce Connect – A New Platform for Home Weatherization Careers from IREC”
What Makes Construction Challenging? Working in construction can be very challenging. Why is this? HeatSpring instructor Amy Powell asks her teammates, colleagues, and trade partners to dive deep to get to the bottom of this question. She found that the majority of the challenges… Continue reading “What Makes Construction Challenging?”
New Free Course Announcement: Construction Communication Methodology Construction communication methodology is a critical, yet rarely discussed, element that shapes the overall outcomes of a construction project and the experiences of those working there. With the countless timely needs that require our focus on construction projects, it can… Continue reading “New Free Course Announcement: Construction Communication Methodology”
Air-to-Water Heat Pump training now Free for Members Starting today, for a limited time, Air-to-Water Heat Pumps for Hydronic Heating & Cooling is free for HeatSpring Members. Air-to-Water heat pumps are up there with solar pv and energy storage on the list of ready-to-deploy technologies enabling our energy… Continue reading “Air-to-Water Heat Pump training now Free for Members”
The Basics of Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) and Installation Considerations The heat pump water heater market is a huge area for growth in the coming years. It’s estimated to grow from $1.6 billion in 2023 to $3.4 billion in 2033, at a rate of 7.9%. In July 2023, the US… Continue reading “The Basics of Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) and Installation Considerations”
Meeting the Demands of the Solar Plus Era: Why Shaw Solar is Launching their Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Electrical Apprenticeship Program Based in Durango, Colorado, Shaw Solar can be described as a big fish in a small pond. Opening their doors back in 2006, they initially worked on residential and small commercial solar thermal and PV and some lead-acid battery storage.… Continue reading “Meeting the Demands of the Solar Plus Era: Why Shaw Solar is Launching their Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Electrical Apprenticeship Program”
What are “the BIG four” in electrification? Oftentimes adding solar PV to a home is just the tip of the spear into whole-home electrification. Once homeowners begin generating their own electricity, they’ll want to maximize their system production by using or storing as much energy onsite as… Continue reading “What are “the BIG four” in electrification?”