Energy Efficiency and Conservation

  1. Building Energy Efficiency
    1. Building as an Energy System
      1. Whole-Building Performance Approach
        1. Component Interactions
          1. Building Energy Modeling Fundamentals
            1. Climate Considerations
              1. Occupancy Patterns and Behavior
              2. Building Envelope Performance
                1. Thermal Insulation
                  1. Insulation Types
                    1. Fiberglass Insulation
                      1. Cellulose Insulation
                        1. Foam Insulation
                          1. Mineral Wool Insulation
                            1. Reflective Insulation
                              1. Natural Insulation Materials
                              2. Thermal Resistance Properties
                                1. R-Value Concepts
                                  1. U-Value Concepts
                                    1. Thermal Bridging Effects
                                    2. Installation Techniques
                                      1. Quality Control and Performance
                                      2. Windows and Glazing Systems
                                        1. Window Construction Types
                                          1. Single Pane Windows
                                            1. Double Pane Windows
                                              1. Triple Pane Windows
                                              2. Advanced Glazing Technologies
                                                1. Low-E Coatings
                                                  1. Gas Fills
                                                    1. Smart Glass Technologies
                                                    2. Window Frame Materials
                                                      1. Wood Frames
                                                        1. Vinyl Frames
                                                          1. Aluminum Frames
                                                            1. Composite Frames
                                                            2. Window Performance Ratings
                                                              1. Orientation and Solar Heat Gain
                                                                1. Shading Strategies
                                                                2. Air Sealing and Infiltration Control
                                                                  1. Air Leakage Fundamentals
                                                                    1. Common Leak Locations
                                                                      1. Diagnostic Techniques
                                                                        1. Blower Door Testing
                                                                          1. Infrared Thermography
                                                                            1. Smoke Testing
                                                                            2. Sealing Materials and Methods
                                                                              1. Caulking Applications
                                                                                1. Weatherstripping Types
                                                                                  1. Spray Foam Applications
                                                                                  2. Ventilation vs. Infiltration
                                                                                  3. Roof and Wall Systems
                                                                                    1. Cool Roof Technologies
                                                                                      1. Reflective Materials
                                                                                        1. Cool Roof Coatings
                                                                                          1. Performance Benefits
                                                                                          2. Green Roof Systems
                                                                                            1. Extensive Green Roofs
                                                                                              1. Intensive Green Roofs
                                                                                                1. Design Considerations
                                                                                                2. Wall Construction Methods
                                                                                                  1. Thermal Mass Applications
                                                                                                3. HVAC System Efficiency
                                                                                                  1. Heating Systems
                                                                                                    1. High-Efficiency Furnaces
                                                                                                      1. Condensing Furnaces
                                                                                                        1. Non-Condensing Furnaces
                                                                                                          1. Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
                                                                                                          2. Boiler Systems
                                                                                                            1. Condensing Boilers
                                                                                                              1. System Design Considerations
                                                                                                              2. Heat Pump Technologies
                                                                                                                1. Air Source Heat Pumps
                                                                                                                  1. Ground Source Heat Pumps
                                                                                                                    1. Water Source Heat Pumps
                                                                                                                      1. Coefficient of Performance
                                                                                                                    2. Cooling Systems
                                                                                                                      1. Air Conditioning Technologies
                                                                                                                        1. Central Air Conditioning
                                                                                                                          1. Ductless Mini-Split Systems
                                                                                                                            1. Evaporative Cooling
                                                                                                                            2. Efficiency Ratings
                                                                                                                              1. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
                                                                                                                                1. Energy Efficiency Ratio
                                                                                                                                2. Refrigerant Considerations
                                                                                                                                3. Distribution Systems
                                                                                                                                  1. Ductwork Design Principles
                                                                                                                                    1. Duct Sealing Techniques
                                                                                                                                      1. Duct Insulation Requirements
                                                                                                                                        1. Hydronic Distribution Systems
                                                                                                                                          1. Radiant Heating and Cooling
                                                                                                                                          2. Control Systems
                                                                                                                                            1. Programmable Thermostats
                                                                                                                                              1. Smart Thermostats
                                                                                                                                                1. Zoning Systems
                                                                                                                                                  1. Building Automation Systems
                                                                                                                                                  2. Ventilation Systems
                                                                                                                                                    1. Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
                                                                                                                                                      1. Heat Recovery Ventilators
                                                                                                                                                        1. Energy Recovery Ventilators
                                                                                                                                                          1. Demand-Controlled Ventilation
                                                                                                                                                            1. Natural Ventilation Integration
                                                                                                                                                          2. Lighting System Efficiency
                                                                                                                                                            1. Lighting Technology Fundamentals
                                                                                                                                                              1. Lamp Efficacy Measurements
                                                                                                                                                                1. Color Rendering Properties
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Light Quality Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Efficient Lighting Technologies
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Light Emitting Diodes
                                                                                                                                                                      1. LED Technology Overview
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Performance Characteristics
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Application Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                          2. Fluorescent Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Compact Fluorescent Lamps
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Linear Fluorescent Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Electronic Ballasts
                                                                                                                                                                                2. High-Intensity Discharge Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                                3. Lighting Control Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Manual Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Switches and Dimmers
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Automatic Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Occupancy Sensors
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Daylight Sensors
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Time-Based Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Advanced Control Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Networked Lighting Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Wireless Control Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Lighting Design Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Task-Ambient Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Daylighting Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Skylights and Light Wells
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Light Shelves
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Clerestory Windows
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Lighting Layout Optimization
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Appliances and Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Residential Appliances
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Kitchen Appliances
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Refrigerators and Freezers
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Cooking Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Dishwashers
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Laundry Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Clothes Washers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Clothes Dryers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Water Heating Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Conventional Storage Water Heaters
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Tankless Water Heaters
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Heat Pump Water Heaters
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Solar Water Heating Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Commercial Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Food Service Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Office Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Computing Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Standby Power Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Phantom Load Identification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Power Management Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Smart Power Strips
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Passive Design Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Solar Design Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Building Orientation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Window Placement and Sizing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Thermal Mass Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overhangs and Shading Devices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Natural Ventilation Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Cross-Ventilation Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Stack Effect Ventilation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Wind-Driven Ventilation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Operable Window Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Daylighting Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Daylight Factor Calculations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Glare Control Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Light Distribution Strategies

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