ACI Home Performance Conference 2007
Course Handouts
Session handouts and presentations are being provided as a service to our conference participants, online viewers, and presenters.The views and content expressed do not necessarily represent ACI. Users of these resources need to keep in mind that this information was intended to complement a presentation. Information may not be transferable to other climates, housing types, or contexts.
Monday April 23, 2007
- Using Spreadsheets: Energy Analysis & Related Tasks (Hands-on)
MAM 08
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): Tom Wilson
Course Document(s): - IR Case Studies
MAM 10
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): L. Terry Clausing , Barb Yankie , Dave Yanosko , Richard Stone
Course Document(s): - Profitability & Prductive Employees: Keys to a Successful Contracting Business
MAM 12
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): Skye Dunning , John Hall , Greg McAfee
Course Document(s): - Insulating Existing Homes: Best Practices for Walls
MAM 14
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): Rick Karg , Lil Weston
Course Document(s): - Successful Solar Thermal Application: Heating & Hot Water
MAM 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): William Guiney
Course Document(s): - Different Paths to Low Energy Homes: How Low Can You Go?
MAM 17
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): Marko Spiegel , Ren Anderson , Paul Norton , David Springer , Bernd Steinmüller
Course Document(s): - The Garage Connection: Solving Indoor Air Quality & Comfort Problems (In-field)
MFD 01N
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): David Keefe , Anthony Cox
Course Document(s): - Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Symposium
MFD HP
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): Keith Williams , Dave Abrey , Paul Berkowitz , Diane Ferington , Michael Freedberg , Walt Harwood , Patrick Keegan , Robert Knight , Michael Rogers , Greg Thomas , Chandler von Schrader , Amy Wollangk , Larry Zarker , John Jones , Jerrel Gustafson , David Lee , Terry Logee , Al D'Andrea , Brian Atchinson , Ginger Johnson , Marc Milin , Phil Hayes , Mark Dyen , Kevin Harrison , Patricia Plympton , Ed Thomas , Douglas Anderson , Jonathan Passe , Andrea Lenig , Melissa Keane , Robert Eckel
Course Document(s): - Using & Interpreting IR (in-field)
MPM 10N
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): L. Terry Clausing , Barb Yankie
Course Document(s): - Getting the Most From Your Duct Blaster (In-field)
MPM 15N
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): Bruce Manclark , Bob Davis
Course Document(s): - Safe & Effective: Winning Strategies for Field Workers
MPM 20
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): Tamasin Sterner
Course Document(s):
Tuesday April 24, 2007
- Opening Plenary - Reducing Energy by a Factor of Ten: Sustainable Housing Approaches in Europe
OPL
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Presenter(s): Bernd Steinmüller
Course Document(s): - Combustion Safety
BAS 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Rick Karg
Course Document(s): - Close the Deal with Streamlined Diagnostics
BUS 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Michelle Knaszak
Course Document(s): - DHW: Tank versus Tankless
BYND 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Craig Drumheller , William Hoover , Larry Weingarten , Jim Lutz , Phillip Wallace
Course Document(s): - Principles of Thermal Comfort
COMF 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Rana Belshe , Tom Wilson
Course Document(s): - Get Down with Basement Conversions
FIX 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Terry Brennan , Kohta Ueno
Course Document(s): - Reducing Greenhouse Gases in Middle Class Homes
GAS 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Don Fugler , Jane Thompson
Course Document(s):- Click this link to view info
- GAS1_Thompson
(CMHC Research Highlight "Household Environmental Monitoring:A Strategy to Help Homeowners Reduce Their Environmental Impact" is a summary document which describes the energy and greenhouse gas savings of a group of 20 homes in downtown Ottawa. It includes which measures were most acceptable and effective, and which were not. A full report is available from CMHC for those wanting more information.)
- Reducing Cooling Loads
HOT 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Andre Desjarlais , Betsy Pettit
Course Document(s):- HOT1_Desjarlais
- HOT1_Pettit
(Click this link to view the presentation on the Building Science Corporation website)
- Home Performance Marketing That Works for Contractors & Programs
HP 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Patrick Keegan , Amy Wollangk , Darin Hughes
Course Document(s): - Targeting & Tracking to Maximize Realized Program Savings
IMP 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Russ Shaber , Greg Thomas
Course Document(s): - Preventing Moisture Failures in Buildings
WET 1
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Presenter(s): Steven Bostwick , McGregor Pearce
Course Document(s): - Surprising Electric Baseload Uses
BYND 2
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Presenter(s): Rana Belshe , Ken Tohinaka
Course Document(s): - So You Think You're Dense Packing?
FIX 2
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Presenter(s): Rick Karg , Bob Pfeiffer
Course Document(s): - Climate Change Basics
GAS 2
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Presenter(s): John Straube , McGregor Pearce
Course Document(s):- GAS2_link
- GAS2_Pearce
(Click this link to the Building Science website: )
- Enterprise's Affordable Green Communities Initiative
HOUS 2
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Presenter(s): Bill Duncan
Course Document(s): - Successful Home Performance Programs: Contractors' Perspectives
HP 2
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Presenter(s): Walt Harwood , Michael Rogers
Course Document(s): - Big State Public Benefits Programs Coming Our Way
IMP 2
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Presenter(s): Stephen Cowell , Dan York , Rebecca Wigg
Course Document(s):- IMP2_Cowell
- IMP2_Wigg
- IMP2_York1
- IMP2_York2
(Click this link to view Steve Cowell's presentation from the CSG website)
- High Use Target Programs & Results
IMP 3
3:40 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Michael Blasnik , Evelyn Soto , Tamasin Sterner
Course Document(s): - Pricing Whole House Services
BUS 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Skye Dunning , Richard Kornbluth
Course Document(s): - Lighting Measures: Delivering on Predicted Savings & Benefits
BYND 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Brad Steele
Course Document(s): - Findiing & Fixing Key Junctions: Existing Homes
FIX 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Keith Williams
Course Document(s): - Local & Regional Responses to Greenhouse Gases
GAS 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Stephen Cowell
Course Document(s):- Steve Cowell's presentation
(Click this link to view Steve Cowell's presentation on the CSG website)
- Room & Central AC Triage (without an AC license)
HOT 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Doug Garrett
Course Document(s): - Green Communities: Comparing & Tracking Cost Issues in Affordable Housing
HOUS 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Bill Duncan , Jerone Gagliano , Greg Thomas
Course Document(s): - Funding Home Performance Programs
HP 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Diane Ferington , Robert Knight , Andrew Fisk
Course Document(s): - Issues with ASHRAE 62.2 (Advanced Session)
VENT 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Rick Karg , Terry Brennan , Joe Lstiburek , Max Sherman , Don Stevens
Course Document(s): - Low Cost Moisture Solutions
WET 3
3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Presenter(s): Don Fugler , Jim LaRue
Course Document(s):- WET3_Fugler
(CMHC About Your House: Measuring Humidity in Your Home describes why you should be measuring the relative humidity in your house, the devices to measure humidity, and the humidity limits for cold climate houses and basements.)
- Forum: Aggressive Residential Efficiency for Greenhouse Gas Reduction: What is Possible, What Will It Take?
TEVE 1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Presenter(s): Don Fugler , Betsy Pettit , John Brooks Smith , Bernd Steinmüller , Ben Adams , John Krigger
Course Document(s):
Wednesday April 25, 2007
- Cathedral/Conditioned Attics
BLD 4
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Joe Lstiburek
Course Document(s):- BLD4_Lstiburek
(Click this link to view the presentation on the Building Science Corporation website)
- Selling Whole House Services: Contractor & Consultant Perspectives
BUS 4
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Keith Williams , Mark Atherstone
Course Document(s): - Consumer Feedback Devices
CONS 4
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): David Carroll , Robert Caul , Daisy Allen
Course Document(s): - IAQ Details from the New EPA Indoor Air Package Guide
HEAL 4
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Eric Werling , David Price
Course Document(s): - Integrating Evaluation: Continuous Program Improvement
IMP 4
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Maria Frederick
Course Document(s): - Recruiting, Training, & Retaining Quality Contractors
TC&S 4
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Robert Knight , Kristin Shewfelt , Wes Davis
Course Document(s): - Predicting Energy Savings to Get Sponsor Support
BUS 5
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Simon Baker , Paul DeCotis
Course Document(s): - Advanced Blower Door Diagnostics
DIAG 5
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Anthony Cox
Course Document(s): - Toward Zero Energy Homes (New & Existing)
GRN 5
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Betsy Pettit
Course Document(s):- GRN5_Pettit
(Click this link to view the presentation on the Building Science Corporation website)
- Lead Based Paint Issues
HEAL 5
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Tom Neltner
Course Document(s): - Sizing HVAC Equipment: Different Approaches
HEAT 5
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Kelly Winder , Phil Kaluza
Course Document(s): - Comprehensive Energy Program Evaluation
IMP 5
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Jacqueline Berger , Linda Melenchek
Course Document(s): - Poly in Walls: Evil or Necessity?
PROD 5
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): John Straube , Don Fugler
Course Document(s):- PROD5_StraubeFugler
(Click this link to the Building Science website: )
- New Business Opportunities for Raters
BUS 6
3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter(s): Keith Williams , Kelly Parker
Course Document(s): - Radiant Heat Transfer
COMF 6
3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter(s): Richard Watson
Course Document(s): - Our Youth as Energy Efficiency Advocates
CONS 6
3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter(s): Merrilee Harrigan , Todd Rogers
Course Document(s): - Is Green Housing Healthier Housing?
HEAL 6
3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter(s): Dennis Creech , Tom Neltner , Eric Werling
Course Document(s): - How Energy Efficiency Can Reduce Bill Susidization
IMP 6
3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter(s): John Augustino , Jacqueline Berger , Sue Moser
Course Document(s): - Training: From Ground Zero to Evaluation and Beyond
TC&S 6
3:30 PM - 5:10 PM
Presenter(s): Hap Haven , Teri Combs , Gary DeWitt , Joe Hall , Suzanne Harmelink
Course Document(s): - Panel: Closing the Gap: Rated vs Monitored Performance of HVAC Equipment
WEVE 1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Presenter(s): Bob Davis , John Proctor , Harvey Sachs , Keith Aldridge , David Manoguerra , Henry Gifford
Course Document(s): - Forum on National Standards & Protocols
WEVE 2
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Presenter(s): Steve Baden , Michael Freedberg , Robert Knight , Greg Thomas , Chandler von Schrader , Larry Zarker
Course Document(s):
Thursday April 26, 2007
- Energy Opportunities & Priorities
BAS 7
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Michael Blasnik , Jim Fitzgerald
Course Document(s): - Duct Design Strategies
COMF 7
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Brad Oberg , Anthony Stamatopoulos
Course Document(s): - Using & Interpreting IR
DIAG 7
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): John Snell
Course Document(s): - Crawl Space Techniques
EFF 7
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Dave Abrey , Jeff Tooley
Course Document(s): - "Building" Deconstruction
GRN 7
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Brad Guy
Course Document(s): - Balancing Energy Efficiency with Resident Health in Low-Income Weatherization
IMP 7
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Daniel Sturdevant , Nina Creech
Course Document(s): - New Construction Products - Picking the Right Ones
PROD 7
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Kohta Ueno , Dennis Creech , Paul Knight
Course Document(s):- PROD7_Ueno
- PROD7_Ueno
(Click this link to view presentations on the Building Science Corporation website)
- Credentialing Opportunities for Contractors
TC&S 7
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Presenter(s): Larry Zarker , Dan Taddei , Michael Lotesto
Course Document(s): - Improve Predicted Energy Savings with Utility Bill Analysis
BUS 8
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Ken Tohinaka
Course Document(s): - Preventing & Solving Wet Attics & Ice Dams
EFF 8
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Keith Williams
Course Document(s): - Can You Name Six Harmful Soil Gases?
HEAL 8
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Terry Brennan , David Saum
Course Document(s): - DeltaQ Update: Using Blower Doors for Duct Leakage Testing
HEAT 8
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Collin Olson , Iain Walker
Course Document(s): - Foam 101: What, When, & Where?
PROD 8
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): Henri Fennell
Course Document(s):- PROD8_Fennell
(Clcik this link to the Foam-Tech website)
- When Building Science & Codes Conflict
TC&S 8
10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Presenter(s): John Tooley , David Weitz
Course Document(s): - Home Energy Audits In the Spotlight
ThPM 01
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): Joe Kuonen , Steve Baden , Paul Berkowitz , Charles Segerstrom , Chandler von Schrader
Course Document(s): - House Depressurization & Resilient Combustion Venting: Challenges & Solutions (Advanced)
ThPM 06
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): Jim Fitzgerald , Thomas Andrews , Gary Nelson
Course Document(s): - IR Challenge: Honing Your IR Skills
ThPM 10
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): John Snell , Barb Yankie
Course Document(s): - Effective Communication for Improved Outcomes
ThPM 12
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): Lydia Gill Polley
Course Document(s): - Sustainable Lighting Products, Practices, & Principles
ThPM 13
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): Brad Oberg , Monica Blakeslee , Glen Whitehead
Course Document(s): - Insulating Existing Homes: Best Practices for Attics
ThPM 14
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): David Keefe , Anthony Cox
Course Document(s):- THPM14_Cox1
- THPM14_Cox10
- THPM14_Cox11
- THPM14_Cox12
- THPM14_Cox13
- THPM14_Cox14
- THPM14_Cox15
- THPM14_Cox16
- THPM14_Cox17
- THPM14_Cox18
- THPM14_Cox19
- THPM14_Cox2
- THPM14_Cox20
- THPM14_Cox21
- THPM14_Cox22
- THPM14_Cox23
- THPM14_Cox24
- THPM14_Cox25
- THPM14_Cox26
- THPM14_Cox28
- THPM14_Cox29
- THPM14_Cox3
- THPM14_Cox30
- THPM14_Cox31
- THPM14_Cox32
- THPM14_Cox33
- THPM14_Cox34
- THPM14_Cox35
- THPM14_Cox36
- THPM14_Cox37
- THPM14_Cox38
- THPM14_Cox39
- THPM14_Cox4
- THPM14_Cox40
- THPM14_Cox41
- THPM14_Cox42
- THPM14_Cox5
- THPM14_Cox6
- THPM14_Cox7
- THPM14_Cox8
- THPM14_Cox9
Friday April 27, 2007
- Profit with Home Performance
FHP
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter(s): Anthony Cox , Joe Kuonen , Richard Kornbluth , Darin Hughes , Michael Lotesto , Matt Golden , Rhett Major
Course Document(s):
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