Course Summary:

Net-Zero Energy Approaches for Building MEP Systems

Course #N117
June 6-8, 2012
Pyle Center*,  702 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin
Course Fee: $1495 Discount Available
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Benefits

Benefit as you:

  • Learn design approaches for buildings that can use a low energy MEP system
  • Discuss technologies for MEP systems that tend to use low energy
  • Learn methods of heat recovery for energy reuse
  • Discuss utilization of local fuels for combustion or energy generation

This course has been approved by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) for 40 GBCI CE hours for LEED® AP maintenance. See additional EPD courses approved for GBCI CE hours.

Topics

  • Designing a building to reduce energy use
  • Architectural considerations
  • ASHRAE-90.1 (applies to architects and MEP designers)
  • Heat recovery options
  • Solar PV
  • Solar hot water heating
  • Stormwater collection and use
  • Geothermal/Heat pumps
  • Cogeneration
  • Biofuels
  • Energy use measurement and billing

Audience

  • Architects
  • Mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) engineers
  • Physical plant managers
  • Energy-related equipment manufacturers
  • Energy consultants and managers

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 20 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course has been approved by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) for 20 GBCI CE hours for LEED® AP maintenance. See additional EPD courses approved for GBCI CE hours. Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

General Information

Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, and certificate.

Cancellation Policy If you cannot attend, please notify us by May 30, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations We have reserved a block of guest rooms (rates starting at $89, including expanded continental breakfast and free wifi) at Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Reserve a room online at Lowell Center or call 866-301-1753 or 608-256-2621. Room requests after May 7 will be subject to availability. Other fees and restrictions may apply.

We have reserved a second block of guest rooms (rates starting at $89, including breakfast, private airport taxi (a $30 value), parking, and appetizers, desserts and a beverage in the Chancellor's Club each evening) at Campus Inn, 601 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Reserve a room online at Campus Inn or call 800-589-6285 or 608-257-4391 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code 115826. Room requests after May 13 will be subject to availability. Other fees and restrictions may apply.

Course Location This course will be held at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 608-262-1122

Course Discount If you enroll in Design and Construction of Net-Zero Energy Buildings #N335 June 4-6, 2012 Madison, Wisconsin. The total combined fee is $2195. Save $595!


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How to Reach Us

Call 800-462-0876 or 608-262-2061 and ask for:
Program Director Harold L. Olsen (bio)*

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