ABSTRACT

This book is for energy auditors or retrofitters, whether they work in the weatherization program or in the private arena, and is intended to help them prepare for several certifications. These include programs with BPI, RESNET-HERS, DOE/NREL, and AEE (Association of Energy Engineers). The material in this book contains industry procedures and techniques and is intended to be an educational resource. Topics covered include the house as a system, the auditor’s tools, weatherization, sealants, insulation and barriers, retrofitting, heating and cooling, baseload, and new construction. A number of additional appendices are included to provide the reader with valuable information in the performance of a residential energy audit.

chapter Chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|40 pages

Energy Basics

chapter Chapter 3|30 pages

House As a System

chapter Chapter 4|111 pages

The Auditor’s Tools and How to Use Them

chapter Chapter 7|123 pages

Auditing, Planning, and Retrofitting

chapter Chapter 8|7 pages

Work Order Development by the Auditor

chapter Chapter 9|115 pages

Heating and Cooling

chapter Chapter 10|22 pages

Baseload and How to Improve It

chapter Chapter 11|20 pages

New Construction Energy Evaluations

chapter Chapter 12|4 pages

Building Professional Training and Certification