Free Training: Building Science & Residential Energy 101

Tuesday, February 14th
TWO LOCATIONS:

8 - 11am Empire Electric Calvin Denton Room 801 North Broadway Cortez, CO 81301	1 - 4pm 1st National Bank of Durango downstairs training room 259 West 9th Street Durango, CO 81301

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This class is to introduce basic building science concepts and how they relate to building and energy codes in residential construction. Discussions will include moisture flow and how it relates to the new vapor retarder classifications in the 2009 IRC, the concept of system integration (House as a System), and whether the code helps? New requirements for duct testing and blower door testing will also be explored.

ICC CEU's provided & students may self report AIA CEU's

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Previous Sessions

2011 Series

January 19, Historical Energy Efficient Remodeling: Energy-Efficient Remodel Options for Renovation, Greg Mantell- Hecathorn and Mike Frisoni
February 2 and 10, Passive Solar Homes: Design Issues, Steve Kawell
March 2 and 16th, Energy Efficient Lighting with LPEA, Ray Pierotti
April 6, Energy Audit Demonstration, Shawn Andreatta and Tim Keuski
May 4, Insulated Concrete Forms, John Hatfield

(2011 presentations available upon email request)

2010 Series

January 12 Weatherization Techniques and Issues for Builders and Homeowners Gregg Dubit, Weatherization Project Manager
February 3rd Energy Star 2010: Building Energy Star new homes and renovations and what it takes to reach Energy Star Standards. Hew Hallock from Governor’s Energy Office and Greg Mantell-Hecathorn, Builder
March 3rd Selling the Benefits of ENERGY STAR Homes, Real Estate Continuing Education,
March 3rd Building to ENERGY STAR, Todd Gamboa, ENERGY STAR New Homes Program Manager in Durango and Cortez
May 5th Efficient Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning for Homes, Brian Griego and Don Wagner of Sigler Wholesale Distributors.
June 2nd, An ENERGY STAR Home from the Ground up, Larry Gorman, Green Insight, Durango and Pagosa Springs
September 1st, Approaching Net Zero Homes, Jim Ketter, KPMC LLC, Durango The Tipping Point presentation
October 6, Finding Energy Savings in a Historic Property, Rod Barker, Strater Hotel
November 3, How to Finance your Energy Efficient Home Purchase or Renovation, Stephen Ponce-Pore and Valerie Copenhaven
November 16th, Sam Rashkin and Gord Cooke ENERGY STAR New Home Roadshow
December 1st, The Not So Big House, Todd Swanson and Bruce Wigton

(most 2010 presentations available upon email request)

2009 Series

Insulation – Green Options for New and Existing Homes
Energy Star Program – HERS ratings benefits
House Financing Options – Panel discussion with banks and realtors
Energy-efficient Mortgages
Formaldehyde and Pressure-treated Lumber – Health issues and alternative products
Green Choices – Alternative Methods of Building Homes
Solar Power – Costs, Rebates, Advantages
Green Building Materials – Practical Alternatives
Energizing Colorado’s New Energy Economy
Moisture Control- Siding and Roof waterproofing techniques
Radon – Energy-efficiency
Custom Green Contractor’s Perspective of Sustainable Building
Energy Star - Programs & Upgrades that Affect YOU
Presentation and Q&A by EPA-Energy Star, Denver office
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems – New code requirements
LEED for Homes
Presentation and Q&A by USGBC rep, Denver office
Third Party Certifications – Recommended and often Required
Blower door, Duct blaster tests, Infrared camera, Thermal bypass
High Performance Window Options
Sustainable Architecture–Applying Building Science
Principles for Energy-Efficiency & Health
Green-related Tax Incentives and Rebates
Green Finishes – Alternatives in Non-Toxic Products
Solar – Water Heating, Electric Supply
Geothermal Technology Energy Efficient Lighting
Alternative foundations and wall systems

2009 Dinner and Training Seminar Series:

Government Involvement Greg Hoch, Director, Planning Division, City of Durango
Building Science Meets Green, Gord Cooke - 1/2 Day Seminar
Houses that Work, Gord Cooke
Wells Group Forecast, John Wells
Selling Energy Star, Selling Confidence, Todd Gamboa, Energy Efficient Building Coalition- 1/2 Day Seminar
National Assoc.of Home Builders: A Market Perspective, Elliot Eisenberg, NAHB
Alternative Energy Sources, Gordon Heinrich, Braxis Energy (geothermal)
Panel Discussion, Ben Jason, Solar; Mark Schwantes, LPEA
Green Cities that Work, Sustainable Action Plans
Employ Energy Efficiency as an Economic Development Engine
Fritz Diether of Grand Junction, Crested Butte
Green Building Programs, Michelle Desiderio, NAHB Green Program
Overview of Two Options, Patti Mason, LEED, USGBC, Denver office
Practical Advice, Dean Brookie, A.I.A.
How Green Can You Go? John Rehorn, Exec.Director, COSBA
Alternative Methods of Building Homes, Kelly Matthews, Owner-Straw Bale Houses Co.
Building Science Training Seminar, Justin Wilson, President of Building Performance Solutions, Inc.- full day seminar

Testimonials

"4CORE's Sustainable Building Education Program is providing an essential community service. As a non-profit developing Energy Star affordable housing, Colorado Housing Inc. benefits from the high quality workshops 4CORE offers. In just one week, three of our staff attended 4CORE workshops, at an extremely affordable rate, and learned about two new trends in energy efficient homes that we hope to tap into.

Thanks to 4CORE, we will be exploring the use of energy efficiency mortgages. These loan products are a perfect fit for our clients who may have difficulties qualifying for homeownership, but receive a significant break on operating costs once they move in to their Energy Star home. We are also able to plan strategically for changes to the Energy Star program. CHI has been building Energy Star homes since 1997, and is committed to keeping up with changes in the program. While we are comfortably ahead of the curve right now, just 'keeping up' will become increasingly difficult in the very near future. A recent full-day workshop with guests Sam Rashkin and Gord Cooke offered a clear and inspiring view of what this future will look like.

Without 4CORE, keeping up with innovations in the field would require costly travel for information that exists right here at home. The Sustainable Building Education program provides a cost-effective local forum for professionals to tap into each other's expertise and help boost our community forward towards an innovative future."

Ophelia Wilkins, Development Director
Colorado Housing Inc.