Recorded Webinar: Basic HVAC Controls and Energy Codes
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of HVAC control strategies and their role in energy code compliance. Designed for engineers, building professionals, and energy code specialists, the course explores both foundational and advanced HVAC control concepts, including time-of-day scheduling, temperature setbacks, economizer logic, demand-controlled ventilation, and variable air volume (VAV) system optimization. The session also reviews current requirements from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1, examining real-world applications and the impact of proper control configuration on system performance and energy use.
Participants will learn how properly designed and configured control systems can improve occupant comfort, reduce energy consumption, and meet code requirements. Case study data from a multi-building research project is presented to highlight common pitfalls in control implementation and how to avoid them. This course is ideal for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of HVAC control design and field performance, with practical insights that can be applied in both new construction and retrofit projects.
Upon completion of the course video and ten (10) question quiz, you’ll earn 1 PDH credit.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the function and energy-saving potential of basic HVAC controls, including scheduling, temperature setbacks, and setpoint deadbands.
- Identify the design requirements and performance benefits of outside air economizers and demand-controlled ventilation systems.
- Explain how VAV systems and advanced control strategies such as static pressure and supply air temperature reset contribute to overall system efficiency.
- Interpret the 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 control requirements and evaluate system compliance using a design-capability-configuration framework.
- Recognize common field implementation issues and describe commissioning best practices to ensure HVAC control systems perform as intended.
We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.
This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
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