Residential Energy Management ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This is an entry level course. It emphasizes a systems approach to residential energy management, focusing on the whole house approach. Students will learn the differences between energy efficiency and energy conservation. Building Performance Institute standards will be introduced. Energy auditing equipment, combustion safety testing, utility bill analysis, and fuel conversions are topics covered in this course. Emphasis will be placed on the job opportunities in the residential energy efficiency/energy management industry.