Solutions for Success New York 2006
T-1 OPP - Whole House Auditing: Case Studies
Thursday, February 02, 2006 · 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMKeywords: Combustion safety, customer communication, diagnostics, energy efficiency, health, problem solving, productivity, safety, priorities, techniques, whole house
Explore case studies of whole house audits to learn how to balance combustion safety, ventilation, energy savings, and problem resolution. Learn how to involve the occupants so they buy into the process and thus into the proposed job. This session is tailored to the audit requirements that are part of the New York Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (HPwES) Initiative.
By attending this session, participants will
1. Learn how information gained through the diagnostic tests, home assessment, and customer
interview can enhance the
work scope and minimize liability
2. Explore and discuss strategies to involve and engage the occupant in their audit process
3. Find out how other
contractors address NY HPwES program audit issues, such as the minimum
ventilation guideline and worst-case
depressurization
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Assess Whole House Opportunities & Challenges (OPP)
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
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