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Water Desalination Using Renewable Energy Global demand for water continues to increase while freshwater sources are becoming more scarce due to increasing demand for natural resources and the impacts of climate change. Desalination of seawater and brackish water can be used to augment the increasing demand for fresh water... Learn More

Photovoltaic System Operation and Maintenance The photovoltaics (PV) industry has experienced significant growth in the past five years, and, consequently, must focus on operating and maintaining systems. PV installation lifetimes are expected to be 25 years or more, so safe and proper maintenance is an integral part of successful... Learn More

Energy Code Primer: Lighting Control and Plug Loads This course provides an overview of the lighting requirements and provisions of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 and the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. It includes an overview of the plug and lighting control strategies required by the standard’s energy efficiency goals.... Learn More

Stone Coated Steel Roofs This course provides an overview of stone coated steel roofing systems. It includes a discussion of the installation methods used, applicable testing and standards, and the comparative characteristics and sustainable attributes of stone coated steel roofing versus traditional roofing materials. It also provides an understanding... Learn More

Introduction to Hybrid Heat Pumps Hybrid heat pump systems combine two traditional commercial HVAC building technologies – conventional water-cooled air conditioning and hydronic space heating, all in one package. This course provides an overview of the operation of hybrid heat pump systems and hybrid heat pump geothermal systems, including... Learn More

Paint and LEED V4 Paints and coatings, which impact a building’s overall sustainability, represent two LEED credits in LEED 2009: Low Emitting Materials and Heat Island Effect. In LEED V4, paints may contribute to five credits. These five credits include: Low Emitting Materials, Heat Island Reduction/Cool Roofing, Building Product... Learn More