Building Smart: Energy Efficiency Essentials for Modern Homes
Explore our on-demand training sessions to learn best practices and core theories for residential construction. Building Efficiency Resources (BER) and Building Vitals lead these sessions, covering a wide range of essential building science principles.Explore our on-demand training sessions to learn best practices and core theories for residential construction. Building Efficiency Resources (BER) and Building Vitals lead these sessions, covering a wide range of essential building science principles.
These trainings are geared for seasoned contractors, builders, and design professionals, along with those new to the industry. Sessions begin with building science fundamentals and progress to more advanced, cutting-edge practices. Participants can access as many trainings as they’d like at no cost.
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The Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC) offers a growing selection of trainings and resources to enhance your participation in utility energy efficiency programs. After registering you will be able to browse courses, add them to your course list and undertake trainings on your own schedule.
| Description |
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| Introduction to the program – key components, schedule, DTE/CE background |
| Energy-efficiency design theory and building science |
| Minimum good design |
| Overview of above code programs |
| Thermal envelope: Insulation and proper installation |
| Thermal envelope: Air sealing and air barriers |
| Thermal envelope: Fenestration |
Mechanical: Air distribution systems Deep Dive: Proper duct sealing to pass duct leakage tests |
| Mechanical: Hydronic and water distribution systems |
| Mechanical ventilation: Whole-house and local exhaust |
| Mechanical: HVAC controls, HVAC right-sizing |
| Electrical and non-comfort HVAC requirements |
| Solar |
| Beyond energy code: Optimizing building performance with HERS Ratings |
| HERS Ratings as design strategy using incentives through DTE and Consumers Energy New Homes Programs |
| ENERGY STAR® single-family homes: Program overview |
| ENERGY STAR single-family homes: Building enclosure |
| ENERGY STAR single-family homes: HVAC |
| ENERGY STAR Next Gen Homes Program |
| DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH): Program overview, envelope and HVAC/DHW |
| DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH): Electrification and renewable readiness |
| EPA Indoor airPLUS |
| Passive House and Net-Zero Homes Programs |
| ENERGY STAR and DOE ZERH Multifamily New Construction Programs |
| Home Performance opportunities through DTE and Consumers Energy |
| FAQ – Questions and Answers |
For more information, please contact the Michigan New Homes Team: