Course Description

This course introduces the student to energy conservation methods for residential HVAC systems. It covers energy auditing procedures used to analyze the performance of residential buildings and the relationship to HVAC system design, including installation techniques, system performance, and potential energy efficiency gains. It will focus on developing the student's knowledge and skills to better understand the concept of whole building performance , and will demonstrate current technologies utilized to measure and verify system performance of HVAC equipment for the purpose of meeting local, state, and federal requirements for improved energy efficiency. The use of specialized tools, instruments and diagnostic procedures for system performance testing of space conditioning equipment is covered.