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 Past
Educational Programs
Beginning in the year 2000, the City of San José
has hosted education and training events covering a host of Green Building
topics. Below are descriptions of past topics covered. These City
of San José sponsored events were brought to you in partnership with
the Santa Clara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and the
Home Builders Association of Northern California and the Pacific Energy
Center.
2006 Educational Events
- June 21, 2006 – Pool Filtration at Half the Cost
– This class focuses on pool pumping technology that can reduce
a pool owner's filtration costs by 50%. Find out how to keep your customers
happy and save them a bundle in the process. Give them a better option
than resetting their timers. Yes, it is possible to have both clean
pools and big dollar savings!
- May 11, 2006 – 2005 Title 24 Nonresidential Building
Envelope Requirements – Martyn Dodd
of EnergySoft, LLC, will discuss nonresidential building envelope requirements
affecting commercial new construction under California's 2005 Title-24
Energy Efficiency Standards, which took effect October 1, 2005. Attend
this program to learn how the latest changes in the Standards affect
building envelope design in your commercial new construction projects.
Mr. Dodd will highlight aspects of the Standards that are new for 2005.
- April 26, 2006 – HVAC Quality Installation
– Training details national standards for quality installation
of HVAC systems and offers tips from nationally renowned expert, Rick
Falke, who will present valuable and practicable information to HVAC
contractors.
- April 25, 2006 – Identifying and Assessing
Retrocommissioning Opportunities – This class will focus
on practical tools and techniques that can be used to identify and assess
retrocommissioning opportunities in existing buildings. These techniques
can also be applied for troubleshooting during new construction commissioning
and day-to-day operations and the lessons learned provide valuable fodder
for the design phase commissioning process. All of the techniques discussed
will be practical, proven approaches utilized by experienced practitioners
in the field on a daily basis and will be illustrated with examples
from actual projects.
- April 12 & 13, 2006 – Energy Auditing Techniques
for Small Commercial Facilities – The intent of this
two-day workshop is to develop the energy auditing skills of individuals
associated with small-and medium-sized (under 500 kW) commercial facilities.
Instructors will provide an overview of building technologies with an
emphasis on distinguishing older, inefficient equipment from newer efficient
systems. In-class exercises and a mock-audit at the end of the second
day will allow the attendees to apply what they have learned. Though
geared to the non-experts, attendees should have a fundamental understanding
of building components and energy concepts.
2005 Educational Events
- November 16, 2005 – Solar Hot Water Systems –
Josh Plaisted of Kineo Design will provide an overview of the design,
specification, and installation aspects of Solar Water Heating (SWH)
systems for both commercial and residential applications. He will present
a wide range of systems from simple residential water heating to combined
systems that serve multiple heating loads at commercial facilities.
Different system types (open-loop, closed-loop, and drainback) will
be discussed, focusing on each system's particular advantages and disadvantages.
In addition to an overview of system theory and operation, component
selection and sizing will be discussed. The course is intended to provide
contractors, architects, and designers with the information necessary
to estimate system costs and savings, design and specify systems, and
review installation issues that will guarantee proper operation of the
system.
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November 15, 2005 – Alternatives
to Payback: Advanced Financial Calculations – The instructor
will explain each type of calculation and present examples from residential
and commercial green building projects. Computer exercises performed
by each participant will clarify the input variables and how each
variable affects the final result in practice. At least one example
will be carried through all the methods to give participants the opportunity
to see the strengths and weaknesses of the methods for themselves.
Participants are also invited to bring real economic data for use
in the computer exercises. The specific (optional) data required to
evaluate a student's own problem(s) will be specified after registration
for the class closes.
- October 19, 2005 – California Kitchen Downlighting System
– Dr. Michael Siminovitch of the California Lighting Technology
Center will present the results of a high efficiency recessed lighting
product development project funded by the California Energy Commission's
Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program. This cutting edge kitchen
"can" lighting system offers a potential way to meet stringent
2005 residential new construction lighting requirements and qualify
for early compliance credits right now. Many interesting product design
details may enable this high efficiency lighting product to be installed
with improved illumination levels, lower installation costs, and energy
savings of more that two-thirds!
- October 17, 2005 – Title 24 Overview of the 2005 Residential
Standards – This half-day overview will
cover the major changes to the Residential Standards that are effective
October 1, 2005. Anyone dealing with energy standards will benefit from
attending and hearing the scope of the changes. Anyone who is a builder,
works in a building department, is an architect or energy consultant
will find time in this class well spent. Participants will receive a
summary of the Lighting Standards and how to prepare for the 2005 Standards
plus a demonstration of indoor and outdoor light fixtures and switches
that comply with the standards. Come get the facts!
- October 10, 2005 – Biggest Energy Mistakes Made in Residential
Construction – A home's energy performance
often looks good on paper but does not always meet the customer's expectations
when it comes to comfort and energy costs. This presentation, developed
from working with field problems, focuses on technologies and installation
practices that provide the biggest bang for the buck when it comes to
making homes more energy efficient. Instructor Steve Easley, a Discovery
Channel television personality, uses field slides to illustrate cost
effective solutions to building energy-efficient homes that are practical
and long lasting.
- October 6, 2005 – Cool Roofing – In
October 2005, cool roofing becomes effectively mandatory on non-residential
buildings in California. This seminar covers this important change to
Title 24, along with other new information about cool roofing - from
the latest cool and green products to energy savings calculators.
- September 29, 2005 – Lighting for Offices –
Tom
Tolen, LC, of TMT Associates will provide an overview of lighting design
issues for offices, discuss various types of lighting equipment, and
present specific solutions for several space types, with a focus on
how to steer a project toward effective and energy-efficient lighting.
This program will include Lighting Design Guide Templates developed
specifically for space types encountered in office projects.
- September 28, 2005 – Title 24 2005 Nonresidential Mechanical
Requirements and Acceptance Tests – Mark Hydeman, the
lead for development of the new Title 24 2005 Nonresidential Energy
Standard HVAC requirements, will cover new code design and acceptance
testing requirements for mechanical systems. The presentation on the
new acceptance tests requirements include when they occur, who can perform
the tests, details of what is to be field verified and tested, and documentation
of testing.
- August 10, 2005 – Pool Filtration at Half the Cost –
This class focuses on pool pumping technology
that can reduce a pool owner’s filtration costs by 50%. Find out
how to keep your customers happy and save them a bundle in the process.
Give them a better option
- June 22, 2005 – Green Building Materials
Selection – In the context of the USGBC's
LEED™ rating system and green product certification, Lynn N. Simon,
AIA, will discuss the selection and specification of building products
that conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, are low-toxic,
or meet other green criteria during their life cycle.
- June 15, 2005 – Identifying and Assessing Common Retrocommissioning
Opportunities – David Sellers of Portland
Energy Conservation, Inc. will discuss practical tools and techniques
used to identify and assess retrocommissioning opportunities in existing
buildings. These same techniques are used for troubleshooting during
new construction commissioning and day-to-day operations. All techniques
discussed and demonstrated through in-class exercises will be practical,
proven approaches used by experienced practitioners on a daily basis
and will be supported by examples from actual projects.
- June 14, 2005 – 2005 Title 24 Nonresidential
Mechanical and Acceptance Test Requirements – Mark
Hydeman, PE, will describe requirements of the 2005 Title 24 Nonresidential
Mechanical Standards, including performance verification of controls,
limitations on air-cooled chillers, and variable flow hydronic system
design. He will also cover 2005 requirements for acceptance testing
of mechanical systems.
- June 9, 2005 – Advanced Photovoltaics (PV) for Grid-Tied
Applications – Kris Sutton will discuss
the technical aspects of solar electric (PV) systems. Topics include
issues that affect PV module and system performance, system components
(inverters, transformers, disconnects, etc.), National Electric Code
requirements, wiring and safety, and utility interconnection. Participants
should have attended the “Basics of PV” course above or
equivalent.
- May 18, 2005 – Building Performance Investigations for
Architects, Engineers, and Facility Operators –
Learning about actual building and system
performance is an important step for improving future design projects.
Participants will learn about a facility, make predictions about actual
performance, test their predictions using relatively low-cost building
performance tools (meters, sensors, dataloggers, etc.), and discuss
their findings. Lead instructors are Walter Grondzik of Florida A&M
University and Alison Kwok of the University of Oregon.
- May 12, 2005 – Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) – Residential
Update: Ann Edminster, national co-chair of the United States Green
Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
- home rating program (LEED™-Homes), will provide an update on
the organization's residential work to date and future plans. A national
rating system is under development that will focus on evaluating the
following attributes of new residential projects: site sustainability,
energy-efficiency, renewable energy, indoor environmental quality, materials,
resources and water efficiency. LEED ratings have become major non-residential
design criteria. Keep on top of the emerging LEED™-Homes program
and come meet its leader!
- May 10, 2005 – Understanding Financial Analysis Methods
for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems – Andy
Black will provide an overview of solar electric system costs and savings
for commercial and residential PV systems using interactive examples.
Rigorous financial analyses of residential, commercial, nonprofit, and
government systems will include simple payback, internal rate of return,
and cash flow.
- April 27, 2005 – 2005 Title 24 Nonresidential Building
Envelope Requirements – Martyn
Dodd of EnergySoft, LLC, will discuss 2005 Title 24 changes in depth,
focus on the prescriptive requirements for the building envelope, and
address ramifications for current design practice.
- March 31, 2005 – How to Specify Environmentally Preferable
Lighting Equipment – Alicia Culver of
EnviroSpec will describe environmental and public health issues involving
lamps and ballasts, identify products containing lead and mercury, and
direct lighting practitioners and building operators to specific strategies
for selecting lighting equipment that minimizes energy use, maintenance
and disposal costs, and the use of toxic chemicals in their lighting
systems.
- March 28, 2005 – House as a System: Overview –
This one-day overview offers highlights of
the whole house approach. Taught by national building performance expert
John Krigger, this overview course touches upon the interaction of the
HVAC system, the building envelope, occupants and other systems in the
house.
- March 2, 2005 – CheckMe! provides a unique
opportunity to assure program performance through a system that combines
computer diagnostics and immediate human enforcement and support. This
approach takes the guesswork out of getting refrigerant charge, airflow,
and duct sealing right. .
2004 Educational Events
- Tuesday, December 7, 2004 – Solar Hot Water Systems
for Commercial Applications – Josh Plaisted will provide
an overview of the design, specification, and installation aspects of
solar water heating systems for commercial applications. He will present
a wide range of possible installations, from small facilities such as
restaurants and laundromats to large facilities such as multi-family
housing and hospitals. Different system types (open-loop, closed-loop,
and drainback) will be discussed, focusing on each system’s particular
advantages and disadvantages. The course is intended to provide architects
and designers with the information necessary to estimate system costs
and savings, design and specify systems, and review installation issues
that will guarantee proper operation of the system.
- Friday, December 3, 2004 – Managing the Costs of Green
Buildings – This class will provide you with specific
techniques for controlling costs on green building projects. Geof Syphers
of KEMA Inc. will present cost-saving strategies for LEED buildings,
emphasizing how to achieve green building goals within budget. Participants
will learn specific project management techniques, a streamlined design
process, and strategies for making meaningful value engineering decisions.
Mr. Syphers will discuss topics such as choosing materials efficiently,
tips on getting your money’s worth out of commissioning and how
to head off common cost inflators.
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Thursday, November 18, 2004 – Lighting
Fundamentals – Lighting designer David Orgish will
discuss lighting terminology, vision, light and color theory, electric
light sources, luminaire design, controls, calculations, economics,
and other lighting design considerations such as psychological responses
and basic design principles. Using the Energy Center’s lighting
classroom, key concepts will be demonstrated, providing a memorable
and comprehensive overview of lighting fundamentals.
- November 12, 2004 – High Performance Windows
– Learn all the benefits of high-performance fenestration products
from Dr. James O’Bannon. Lecture and demonstrations address cost,
design and application choices, energy savings, comfort, air quality,
and Title 24 compliance.
- October 28, 2004 – HVAC Fundamentals: New Ideas for
Novices – This class will provide an overview of heating,
ventilating, and air conditioning principles and concepts. It will cover
key fundamentals, including thermal comfort, heat transfer, load calculations,
psychrometrics, HVAC system types, controls, codes issues, LEED certification,
and commissioning. This class is designed for architects, engineers
new to their profession, facilities personnel, and anyone else who wants
to learn more about the wonderful world of HVAC.
- Oct 20-21, 2004 – Energy Auditing Techniques for Small
Commercial Facilities (2-Day Class) – This two-day workshop
will develop the energy auditing skills of individuals associated with
small-and medium-sized (under 500 kW) commercial facilities. Instructors
will provide an overview of building technologies with an emphasis on
distinguishing older, inefficient equipment from newer efficient systems.
In-class exercises and a mock-audit at the end of the second day will
allow the attendees to apply what they have learned.
- October 13, 2004 – Energy-Efficient Design of Cleanroom
Facilities – Rumsey Engineers will lead a program highlighting
best practice in the design of cleanrooms. The primary focus of the
program will be energy efficiency in HVAC and process water systems.
- September 24, 2004 – Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
for Commercial Applications – Darren Bouton will provide
an overview of the fundamentals of solar electric systems, technically
known as photovoltaics (PV). He will provide the basic vocabulary and
technical details necessary to understand and evaluate grid-connected
PV projects from a project manager’s, architect’s, and/or
owner’s perspective. He will discuss the advantages and disadvantages
of various PV technologies (monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin-film),
including module efficiencies and their implications on the space requirements
of a project. PV installation options for non-residential projects,
including roof mounted, ground mounted, building integrated and PV as
public art, will be presented through project examples.
- September 15, 2004 – Savings by Design: An Approach
to Title 24 & Integrated Design – This two-hour training
will provide an overview of Savings By Design, a statewide incentive
and design assistance program for commercial, new construction projects
that exceed California’s Title 24 energy standard by 10% or more.
The training will also identify strategies that designers can employ
to meet the energy goals of Savings By Design and qualify for these
incentives.
- June 25, 2004 - Find Your Dream Job in Solar - Andy
Black, solar marketer and electrical engineer, will discuss the path
he took that opened many doors to him and the many ways to get connected
and start building your skills and valuable personal network of contacts.
Topics include: various career choices in solar, how to get and stay
current, marketing and finance as areas of need, and "Payback on Solar
in California".
- June 24, 2004 - Sustainable Site Planning and Landscape Design
Workshop- Utilizing the expertise of three instructors of varied
backgrounds, this full day class for designers looks at sustainability
as it relates to site design issues. Cheryl Barton of the Office of
Cheryl Barton provides a landscape architect's perspective on the topic.
Tom Sweet of URS Corporation shares his civil engineering expertise
as it relates to site planning and water management concerns. The Energy
Center's Ryan Stroupe examines the impact of site and climate on building
energy use and occupant comfort. The class will end with a site design
exercise where teams will analyze the site conditions and develop a
design proposal for an urban open space.
- June 23, 2004 - Green Materials and Systems - Lynn
N. Simon, AIA, of Simon & Associates will discuss selection of building
products that conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, are low-toxic,
and have low embodied energy.
- June, 16, 2004 - Practical Introduction to Commissioning
- Building commissioning can reduce facility energy use and enhance
performance in new construction, renovations, or equipment upgrades.
This program will provide an overview of the commissioning process,
its costs and benefits, and roles for team members.
- June 15, 2004 - Daylight Fundamentals - In this class
you will learn about fundamental principles of daylighting design used
to achieve high-quality lighting, lively building interiors, and energy
savings. The instructors will discuss visual comfort, glazing technologies,
Title 24, measurement techniques, and successful daylighting strategies.
- June 3, 2004 - Discharge and Solid State Light Sources -
Edward Effron, Specialist, Philips Solid State Lighting, will discuss
discharge and solid state light sources, addressing the advancements,
limitations, and potential for fluorescent, HID, and LED technology
and exploring in detail lamp construction, basic operation and properties,
technical lamp design parameters, dimming, and disposal issues.
- May 13, 2004 - New Title 24 2005 Non-Residential Mechanical
Requirements - Mark Hydeman, the lead for development of the
Title 24 2005 Non-Residential Energy Standard requirements for mechanical
systems, will present this seminar. New requirements include performance
verification of controls, limitations on air-cooled chillers, and variable
flow hydronic system design.
- May 12, 2004 - Data Collection for Lighting Controls
- This class will look specifically at the operating characteristics
and appropriate application of timers, occupancy sensors and photo controls.
Distinctions will be made between sensor types like infrared and ultrasonic
technologies for monitoring occupancy. Measuring the performance and
potential savings of lighting controls will be emphasized in this data
collection seminar. Using equipment available in the Pacific Energy
Center's Tool Lending Library, attendees will learn how to quantify
the run hours and energy use of lighting circuits.
- May 6, 2004 - Solar Hot Water Systems- This program
covers the many applications of solar to low and medium temperature
water heating, such as residential domestic water heating, residential
pool heating, non-residential water heating, non-residential pool heating,
and space heating & conditioning. The primary focus will be on those
applications with good paybacks that can be readily implemented in new
or existing buildings.
- April 29, 2004 -Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
- Darren Bouton from Kema-Xenergy will cover the fundamentals of photovoltaic
systems, including the benefits and costs associated with PV, financial
incentive programs, and case-study examples for system siting, sizing,
and design issues. This class will cover residential and commercial
PV applications.
- April 15, 2004 - Optimizing VAV System Design from Box Selection
to Controls - Jeff Stein, P.E. of Taylor Engineering will discuss
detailed design issues and techniques for the air-side of VAV systems.
Topics include: selection and control of VAV boxes for optimal performance,
demand ventilation controls, efficient integration of 24/7 cooling loads,
how to design conference rooms to meet ventilation requirements without
wasting energy, demand-based temperature and pressure reset, efficient
algorithms for control of return and relief fans, control of minimum
ventilation for VAV systems, and fan selection and control. Participants
will receive design guide.
- March 24, 2004 - Improving Mechanical System Efficiency through
Architect and Engineer Coordination - This seminar will explore
the coordination and integration issues that frequently arise as a building's
design evolves and how addressing these issues proactively during the
early phases of design can improve mechanical system efficiency and
optimize first cost. Topics to be explored include distribution efficiency,
access, maintainability, life cycle cost, and building and system integration.
- March 11, 2004 - Direct Digital Control Retrofit: From Project
Planning through Verification - This seminar will cover key
issues for a successful DDC control upgrade. It is targeted to building
engineers, owners and control system designers.. The course uses case
studies to illustrate the delivery of a project from early planning
through the final list. It addresses an array of issues like determining
the scope of the retrofit, when to use open protocols, how to evaluate
contractor bids, keys to successful DDC specifications and a unique
process for performance verification of the installed control system.
- February 26, 2004 -2005 Title 24 Impacts on Lighting Design
- With the focus on lighting, James R. Benya, PE, FIES, IALD,
LC will compare the new 2005 Title 24 standard to the current 2001 standard,
discuss the 2005 changes in depth, and address ramifications for current
design practice. Design considerations and solutions will be presented
for office, school, warehouse, retail, and outdoor lighting applications.
2003 Educational Events
- December 16, 2003 – Raising the Energy IQ of Libraries
– Steve Guttmann from Guttmann & Blaeovet mechanical consulting
engineers will cover the unique aspects of libraries that make them
great opportunities for designing high performance buildings, as well
as specific design strategies to lower energy use.
- December 11, 2003 – HVAC Fundamentals: New Ideas for
Novices – Joseph Olivier, the HVAC Program Coordinator
for the Pacific Energy Center will provide an overview of the principles
of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. He will cover all of
the fundamentals, including heat transfer, load calculations, psychrometrics
and the dynamics of thermal comfort, HVAC system types and controls,
codes issues, LEED certification, and commissioning.
- December 4, 2003 - Intermediate LEED Workshop –
Guest Speaker: U.S. Green Building Council staff from Washington, D.C.
will discuss how to apply LEED to your design practice and building
projects. Attendees will learn how to use the LEED Rating System and
gain the knowledge necessary for taking the LEED Accreditation exam.
- November 25, 2003 – HVAC Retrofits –
Eben Twombly, PE, of kW Engineering will explore the viability of various
HVAC system retrofits, including variable speed drives, equipment replacement,
evaporative media, constant-to-variable-volume systems, controls, time
clocks, and programmable thermostats.
- November 20, 2003 – Design Review Training Class
– In this class, the instructor will present case studies from
a variety of projects that incorporated design review at various points.
In reviewing the case studies, the instructor will highlight the engineering
techniques, management techniques, “people skills” and theory
used to diagnose and correct the problems.
- November 3 & 4, 2003 – Commercial Energy Efficiency/Auditing
(2-day course) – The program will help attendees understand, coordinate,
and leverage various financial incentive programs to support local energy-efficiency
initiatives. On the first day, the class will provide a general overview
of energy-efficiency strategies, including lighting, mechanical, motors,
refrigeration, and envelope technologies. The second day will include
a mock energy audit.
- October 29, 2003 - Exceeding Title 24 - Charles Eley,
a major contributor to Title 24 development, will discuss strategies
for exceeding state energy standards by at least 10%. Topics include
theTitle-24 baseline, modeling issues, and software compliance programs.
- October 23, 2003 - Basics of Photovoltaic Electric Systems
- Darren Bouton from Kema-Xenergy will cover the fundamentals of photovoltaic
systems, including the benefits and costs associated with PV, financial
incentive programs, and case-study examples for system siting, sizing,
and design issues. This class will cover residential and commercial
PV applications.
- October 21, 2003 – High Performance Schools (CHPS) Workshop
– A diverse panel of experts will discuss daylighting design and
student productivity, high performance electric lighting, optimized
HVAC systems, sustainable site planning and materials, and available
tools for districts and their design teams. Case study projects will
be presented. The class is supported by the Collaborative for High Performance
Schools.
- October 16, 2003 – Rebuild America: Envelope Technologies
– Representatives from the Department of Energy's Rebuild America
program will provide an overview of energy efficiency and building performance
as they relate to envelope design. Topics include window and glass performance,
cool roofing, building wraps, and insulation.
- October 14, 2003 – Calculating Energy Savings
– This full day program will cover the tools and techniques for
energy savings and calculation procedures, including one-line calculations
of savings and temperature bin simulations. Relevant project types include
standard equipment retrofits, controls tuning, and load management strategies.
Student computers will be provided.
- October 8, 2003 - Green Building Materials Selection
- Lynn N. Simon, AIA, will discuss selection of building products that
conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, are low-toxic, and have
low embodied energy.
- September 17, 2003 – Rebuild America: HVAC & Mechanical
Technology – Representatives from the Department of Energy's
Rebuild America program will examine energy-efficiency issues as they
relate to mechanical system design, controls, and commissioning.
- September 10, 2003 – Rebuild America: Integrated Controls
– Representatives from the Department of Energy's Rebuild
America program will provide an overview of system optimization and
efficiency opportunities as they relate to building controls. They will
also address interoperability, web-based interfaces, real-time data
streams, and other new developments. The instructors will also investigate
specific control strategies, including demand management, daylighting,
and variable speed equipment.
- July 18, 2003 – How to Get Into the Solar Business and
Succeed - Andy Black, solar marketer and electrical engineer,
covers business and personal success in the field of solar electricity.
Find out how to get into this rapidly growing business and explore career
choices from sales to installation. Look at ways to improve business
success via a brief marketing overview to help find and create happy
customers and a profitable bottom line, and knowing your trade- keeping
up to date on the latest technical, legal, and financial developments.
- July 12, 2003 – Solar Installer Training –
If you are a contractor, an electrician, or affiliated in any way with
affordable housing, this class is for you. These day-long classes are
geared to those with previous electrical experience who need the code
and installation information specifically related to photovoltaic installations.
The goal of the program is to increase the pool of qualified installers
available to serve the public throughout the state. The recommended
prerequisite for attending this class is apprentice or journeyman level
electrician status or equivalent experience. The course covers
basic PV concepts, site analysis, performance calculations, pv array
and balance of system installation issues, special wiring considerations,
wiring methods, and issues relating to the NEC code and utility interconnection.
Photovoltaic system equipment will be available to demonstrate the principles
shared in class.
- July 2, 2003 – Green Building Materials- Lynn
N. Simon, AIA, will discuss selection of building products that conserve
resources, reduce pollution and waste, are low-toxic, and have low embodied
energy.
- June 26, 2003 – Sustainable Site Planning & Landscape
Design Workshop - What are the green building strategies, practices,
and products that relate to site planning and landscape design? The
program will include a hands-on analysis exercise in nearby Yerba Buena
Gardens using measurement tools and site analysis techniques.
- June 18, 2003 - Intermediate LEED Workshop - Guest
Speaker: U.S. Green Building Council staff from Washington, D.C. will
discuss how to apply LEED to your design practice and building projects.
Attendees will learn how to use the LEED Rating System and gain the
knowledge necessary for taking the LEED Accreditation exam.
- June 4, 2003 – Green Specifications - Larry
Strain, AIA, and William Buchholz, AIA, CSI, will discuss approaches
to writing specifications that incorporate green materials and lower
energy consuming building components and assemblies.
- May 29, 2003 – Commercial Office/Institutional Lighting
Retrofits – During the morning session, Stan Walerczyk,
LC, will discuss cost-effective lighting retrofits, including T-8 to
T-8 conversions, that provide high quality work environments. The afternoon
session will illustrate payback, return on investment, and life-cycle
costing through retrofit case studies.
- May 28, 2003 – Packaged HVAC: Data, Diagnostics, and
Analysis – Learn the energy-saving opportunities from
maintaining or retrofitting packaged HVAC units, specifically, economizer
performance, compressor cycling, evaporative cooling, and the manufacturer's
efficiency rating. The program begins with a review of packaged unit
components and data collection fundamentals.
- May 14, 2003 – Daylighting Fundamentals - Learn
about fundamental principles of daylighting design used to achieve high-quality
lighting, lively building interiors, and energy savings. This class
will include a hands-on exercise with physical architectural models.
- May 8, 2003 – Life Cycle Cost Analysis - This
program examines full environmental life cycle cost analysis: the balancing
of environmental, social, and economic factors while understanding and
acknowledging building and system efficiency, longevity, and durability.
The class includes an in-class cost analysis exercise. Taught by staff
members from Keen Engineering and cost consultants from Oppenheim/Lewis.
- April 22, 2003 – Exceeding Title 24 - Charles
Eley, a major contributor to Title 24 development, will discuss strategies
for exceeding state energy standards by at least 10%. Topics include
theTitle-24 baseline, modeling issues, and software compliance programs.
- April 11, 2003 (am) – Building Deconstruction: Turning
Trash Into Cash – Discover how building deconstruction
is a cost-effective way to maximize material recovery while removing
residential and commercial structures. Deconstruction is an alternative
to traditional demolition methods by:
- Reducing costs of removal and volume of waste compared to demolition
and securing tax benefits from donations.
- Recycling up to 85% of a building's material for reuse, thus reducing
tipping fees and environmental impact of construction practices.
- Reusing building materials, by taking them out of the waste stream
and creating job opportunities in a developing field.
- April 11, 2003 (pm) - Building Deconstruction: Turning Trash
Into Cash - Discover how building deconstruction is a cost-effective
way to maximize material recovery while removing residential and commercial
structures. Deconstruction is an alternative to traditional demolition
methods by:
- Reducing costs of removal and volume of waste compared to demolition
and securing tax benefits from donations.
- Recycling up to 85% of a building's material for reuse, thus reducing
tipping fees and environmental impact of construction practices.
- Reusing building materials, by taking them out of the waste stream
and creating job opportunities in a developing field.
- April 8, 2003 – Cool Roofing – This class
describes cool materials for low-slope and sloped roofs - from tried-and-true,
bright white materials to the latest non-white, yet highly reflective
products. Also included is a look at the hottest trend in cool roofing
- green or "garden" roofing. The benefits of cool roofing
include energy savings, improved indoor comfort, longer roof life and
lower life-cycle costs. The course will cover the pluses and minuses
of various cool roof systems, installation procedures, specifications,
and the latest cool roofing requirements for new buildings under California's
Title 24 building energy code. PG&E's new incentives for cool roofing
under the Express Efficiency program are also introduced. Manufacturers
of various cool roof materials and systems will be available to answer
your product questions.
- April 2, 2003 – Solar Schools: PV as a Learning Tool
– Tor Allen and Hal Aronson of the Rahus Institute will discuss
the newly-launched CEC Solar Schools grants program which pays up to
90% of PV system costs. Learn system options, monitoring, bid specs,
the Division of State Architect approval process, financing options,
curriculum, and highlights from existing projects.
- March 27, 2003 – Solar Installer Training –
If you are a contractor, an electrician, or affiliated in any way with
affordable housing, this class is for you. These day-long classes are
geared to those with previous electrical experience who need the code
and installation information specifically related to photovoltaic installations.
The goal of the program is to increase the pool of qualified installers
available to serve the public throughout the state. The recommended
prerequisite for attending this class is apprentice or journeyman level
electrician status or equivalent experience. The course covers
basic PV concepts, site analysis, performance calculations, pv array
and balance of system installation issues, special wiring considerations,
wiring methods, and issues relating to the NEC code and utility interconnection.
Photovoltaic system equipment will be available to demonstrate the principles
shared in class.
- March 21, 2003 – Basics of Photovoltaic Electric Systems
- Darren Bouton from the City of San José will cover the fundamentals
of photovoltaic systems, including the benefits and costs associated
with PV, financial incentive programs, and case-study examples for system
siting, sizing, and design issues. This class will cover residential
and commercial PV applications. March 18, 2003 – The Glass
Class - Building commissioning can reduce facility energy use
and enhance performance in new construction, renovations, or equipment
upgrades. This program will provide an overview of the commissioning
process, its costs and benefits, and roles for team members.
- March 13, 2003 – Introduction to Building Commissioning
- Building commissioning can reduce facility energy use and enhance
performance in new construction, renovations, or equipment upgrades.
This program will provide an overview of the commissioning process,
its costs and benefits, and roles for team members.
- March 7, 2003 – How to Get Into the Solar Business and
Succeed - Andy Black, solar marketer and electrical engineer,
covers business and personal success in the field of solar electricity.
Find out how to get into this rapidly growing business and explore career
choices from sales to installation. Look at ways to improve business
success via a brief marketing overview to help find and create happy
customers and a profitable bottom line, and knowing your trade- keeping
up to date on the latest technical, legal, and financial developments.
- February 20, 2003 – Rebuild America: Technology 101
– Representatives from the Department of Energy's Rebuild America
program will provide an overview of energy efficiency opportunities,
including lamp efficiency, ballast technologies, HVAC best practices,
cooling systems, motor efficiencies, integrated controls, and building
commissioning.
- January 29, 2003 - Intermediate LEED Workshop –
Guest Speaker: U.S. Green Building Council staff from Washington, D.C.
will discuss how to apply LEED to your design practice and building
projects. Attendees will learn how to use the LEED Rating System and
gain the knowledge necessary for taking the LEED Accreditation exam.
The course will be held at the IBEW Local 332 Headquarters at 2125 Canoas
Garden Road in San José.
2002 Educational Events
- December 12, 2002 – New Retrofit/Relighting Design Approach
Using Scotopically Enhanced Lighting – Recent research
indicates that lamp color temperature is a factor in human vision but
not one previously considered in lighting design. For many applications,
significant wattage can be saved and vision can be improved by using
lighting that contains enhanced color qualities in the scotopic range,
which is closer to daylight than many conventional lighting sources
used in commercial interiors. In this class, we will explore the use
of high color temperature and scotopically enhanced lighting sources
in interior applications, with an emphasis on design methods for using
these lamps in retrofit applications. We will examine the use of such
lamps as 5000o Kelvin and higher T8s, T5s, T5HOs and compact fluorescents
as compared to 2700, 3000, 3500 and 4100K versions. The presentation
will cover the use of this method in conjunction with current IES lighting
recommendations. We will present information gained from recent PG&E-
and DOE-supported lighting retrofit projects using this method.
- November 25, 2002 – High Performance Schools (CHPS) Workshop
– A diverse panel of experts will discuss daylighting design and
student productivity, high performance electric lighting, optimized
HVAC systems, sustainable site planning and materials, and available
tools for districts and their design teams. Case study projects will
be presented. The class is supported by the Collaborative for High Performance
Schools.
- October 24, 2002 – Photovoltaic Fundamentals for Residential
Applications – This program will cover the fundamentals
of photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a focus on smaller PV systems (10
kW and smaller); applications typically include residential single-family
homes. The course will briefly review PV basics, including key PV terminology,
the major types of PV technology, and the benefits associated with PV
systems. Typical system designs, options and technical design issues
will be presented for PV systems that interact with the utility power
grid. System components for PV systems both with and without battery
backup will be discussed. In addition, practical small-scale, residential
mounting options will be presented, including roof mounted systems,
shade structures, and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Case
study examples will be offered, and cost issues will be discussed.
- October 7, 2002 – Solar Geometry – The
fundamental principles used to locate the sun in the sky at different
times of day and year and explain why sun location is essential to climate
responsive design will be covered. We will review solar azimuth, altitude,
and profile angles; declination angle and its effect on seasonal change;
atmospheric effects; the difference between solar time and clock time;
the impact of a site's longitude and latitude; and how to interpret
a sun path diagram.
- October 7, 2002 – Designing Shading Devices
– Learn how to design a shading device and know precisely when
it will and will not block direct sunlight. You must have attended the
Solar Geometry class in the morning before this afternoon session or
have a thorough understanding of solar geometry to register for this
program. We will discuss general guidelines for establishing criteria
for shading at particular times of the year and day, clarify the role
of profile angle in designing shading devices, explain how to use the
Pilkington Sun Angle Calculator, and describe how to develop a "shading
mask" that graphically illustrates both shading criteria and performance
of a specific shading device. The LOF Sun Angle Calculator is available
for loan from the Pacific Energy Center's Tool Lending Library on an
ongoing basis. The lecture demonstration will be followed by a student
exercise in design of shading devices, which will be tested on the Energy
Center's heliodon.
- October 5, 2002 – Grid-Tied Solar Electric Systems and
Money Saving Rebates – With today’s high gas and
electricity prices and the instability surrounding electric utility
providers, many people are investingating solar options. This workshop
is designed to give you the knowledge needed to evaluate energy use
patterns and to plan for energy alternatives.
- October 3, 2002– Turning Green into Gold –
A preference for buying green is emerging. Learn how to evaluate the
benefits of purchasing green. This program includes inside information
on how and where to specify green, taking you from "where do I
start?" to the return on investment analysis needed to refute the
myth that sustainable design costs too much.
- June 11, 2002 – Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for Architects
– Darren Bouton of San José will showcase studies of PV installations,
discuss the pros and cons of different installation types, and provide
answers to frequently asked questions about PV. Gain the basic information
necessary to discuss PV with your clients intelligently.
- June 26, 2002 – Site Analysis for Architects – Learn
how to assess climate data, recognize the appropriateness of low-energy
or passive design strategies and use measurement tools to analyze site
variables. Following an introductory classroom lecture, participants
will undertake a hands-on analysis exercise at a nearby site. We will
utilize the site analysis tools, techniques and software developed by
the PEC.
- June 1, 2002 – Building a Sucessful Solar Business –
Learn from a solar marketer and electrical engineer about business and
personal success in the field of solar electricity. Find out how to
get into this rapidly growing business and explore career choices from
sales to installation.
- May 29, 2002 – Building Energy Audits – This program
will provide an overview of energy auditing techniques, tools, and software.
Topics include building benchmarking, billing data analysis, identifying
energy conservation opportunities, and cost and payback calculations.
The afternoon portion of the program involves the use of monitoring
equipment through a series of hands-on exercises.
- May 17, 2002 – The Glass Class – Learn the performance
characteristics of high performance glazing and how to specify it for
your projects. Discover how shading devices affect glazing performance,
energy efficiency, and quality of the indoor environment.
- April 30, 2002 – Integrated Building Design – Discover
how design decisions related to external shading, building envelope,
glazing, HVAC systems, electric lighting and daylighting can be integrated
to create comfortable and energy-efficient indoor environments. The
class encourages a design process where all contributing professionals
collaborate.
- March 21, 2002 – Climate-Friendly Cement – A discussion
of the advantages of cements blended using fly ash and other recycled
material in place of virgin lime, and how to specify and use those materials.
Scot will also cover related LEED credits. Guest Speaker: Scot Horst,
Horst, Inc.
2001 Educational Events
- November 13, 2001 – Baselining, Energy Savings Verification
and Commissioning: The Role of Measurement in Buildings – Guest
Speaker: Ryan Stroupe (Pacific Energy Center)
- August 13, 2001 – Case Study: IBEW Building – Brad
Cox, Architect (Anderson Brulé Architects) & Jay James, Project
Manager (IBEW)
- June 15, 2001 – How to Make Green Buildings Happen –
Lou Shikany, County of Alameda
- May 22, 2001 – Photovoltaics: Proven Solutions for the Energy
Crisis – Janice Lin, PowerLight Corporation
2000 Educational Events
- October 19, 2000 – Certified Ecological Forest Products
– Jason Grant-EcoTimber and Michelle Randall-Hayward Lumber
- September 28, 2000 – A Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing
– Lynn Simon, Global Green USA
- September 15, 2000 – Green Building-Financing, Purchasing
& Design Issues – David Gottfried, WorldBuild
- August 3, 2000 – Implementation of Green Building Design and
Construction Guidelines – A Case Study, Santa Monica. Susan
Munves, Energy and Green Building Coordinator for the City of Santa
Monica
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