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  • DOE Saving Energy in Single-Family Residences

    Credits: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    In this online engineering PDH course, information is provided about ways to lower energy usage in a single-family residence. Included are discussions of home energy-use audits, weatherization, efficient heating and cooling, home design for energy efficiency, electricity saving measures, vehicle fuel savings, and resources for receiving financial assistance for implementing energy-saving improvements.

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    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
    • Professional energy audits and DIY energy audits
    • Air sealing, insulation, energy-efficient new construction and additions
    • Smart and programmable thermostats, air ducts, buying heating and cooling systems, home heating, heat pumps, home cooling, and water heating
    • Landscaping, windows, passive solar home design, and cool roofs
    • The smart home and utility, appliances, home office and electronics, lighting, and renewable electricity
    • Saving money on fuel, buying and driving fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles
    • Financing, incentives, weatherization and home energy assistance

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical engineers, and other engineers whose job description may involve the saving of energy in single-family residential structures.
    Publication Source: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy’s document, DOE/GO-102017-5044, “Tips on Saving Money and Energy in Your Home,” October 2017.

    Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)

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