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Summer 2017

Training Opportunities


08/04 Residential Building Air Leakage Testing
08/07 RESNET 3D Practical Simulation Preparation
08/11 The 2015 IECC and the Energy Rating Index Compliance Option
08/14 Introduction to the Infrared Camera
08/15 Advanced Blower Door & Pressure Diagnostics
08/16 Dense-Pack Sidewall Insulation
08/17 Air Sealing Tech
08/18 Diagnosing Moisture Problems
08/25 RESNET 3D Practical Simulation Preparation
08/28 Combustion Safety
09/07 Residential Building Air Leakage Testing
09/11 From Blueprints to Residential Energy Code Compliance
09/12 EnergyGauge Pro Hands-On
09/13 EnergyGauge Rater Training Class 3
09/14 EnergyGauge Rater Training Class 2
09/18 EnergyGauge Rater Training Class 1
09/26 Measurement and Verification of Continuous Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Systems
09/26 Overview of the 6th Edition (2017) Residential Florida Energy Conservation Code
09/27 Residential Building Air Leakage Testing
09/28 Measurement and Verification of Continuous Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Systems
09/28 Overview of the 6th Edition (2017) Residential Florida Energy Conservation Code
09/29 Residential Building Air Leakage Testing

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FSEC Offers Important Energy Code Courses

Florida’s residential energy code as of July 1, 2017 requires blower door testing and for very tight houses, whole-house mechanical ventilation. Learn how to conduct blower door tests, test air flow on mechanical ventilation systems and learn about all other energy code changes. These courses are being offered at eight locations.

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SEBC

Come Say Hi!

FSEC hopes to see you at the Southeast Builders Conference in Kissimmee, Florida! We will be at booth #335 with a full size blower door. Stop by!

Conference Info

FSEC Selected to Lead Research Partnerships for High-Performance Housing

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FSEC is one of six nationwide teams selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive $3.7 million to study how to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality in homes. The selected projects are expected to lead to improved home energy efficiency and smarter home operation for millions of American families, saving money on their energy bills while improving health and comfort. For one project, FSEC will further refine a new approach to using mini-split heat pumps in existing homes. For the second project, FSEC will be part of a national study aimed at characterizing indoor air quality in occupied homes. Eric Martin is the FSEC program manager for this DOE Building America research.

Press Release

FSEC Selected for Two Solar Research Projects

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FSEC was selected to receive two additional awards totaling $3.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative that is focused on making solar energy systems more efficient and affordable. The projects led by FSEC researchers Kristopher Davis and Joe Walters will address two specific areas of interest to the energy agency.

Press Release

FSEC To Present at FESC Conference

FSEC buildings researchers will give presentations at Florida Energy Systems Consortium (FESC) Renewable Energy Systems and Sustainability Conference on July 31 –August 1, 2017. Presentations will include:

  • Ultra-Efficient PV Assisted Heat Pump Water Heater with Increased Energy Storage
  • Evaluating moisture control of variable capacity heat pumps in mechanically ventilated, energy efficient homes.
  • “Smart” mechanical ventilation approaches for improved comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality in homes.

Conference Info


Course Spotlight

EnergyGauge Rater Training

Become an Energy Rater – learn how to be the one called to help verify compliance with Florida’s Energy Code, the Energy Star for Homes program, green home designations or DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home program. Courses offered in September 2017.

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