MATERIALS POSTED: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Contractors Checklist

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Please join us for Practitioner’s Guide to Meeting Energy Star 3.0 – HVAC Part A on 5/20/2015 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

MATERIALS POSTED: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Contractors Checklist

Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording | Additional Resources

Follow the discussion online #ruralgreen.

Please join us for Practitioner’s Guide to Meeting Energy Star 3.0 – HVAC Part A on 5/20/2015 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

All homes permitted after January 1, 2012 seeking ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating must meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 standards. Verification partners, including HERS raters and Field Inspectors, must complete ENERGY STAR Version 3 Rater Training through an Accredited Training Provider in order to service and/or inspect homes that seek ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating. There are two paths to certify a home to earn the ENERGY STAR. The Prescriptive Path is based on a predefined package of improvements, while the Performance Path is based on a customized package of upgrades. The National Program Requirements define the core energy efficiency specifications for both the Prescriptive and Performance Paths.

Both the Performance and Prescriptive Paths require completion of four inspection checklists:

• Heating and Cooling Contractor Checklist,
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Quality Installation Rater Checklist,
• HVAC System Quality Installation Contractor Checklist, and
• Water Management System Builder Checklist

A quality installs HVAC system promotes improved comfort, indoor air quality, and durability in certified homes. This webinar provides an overview of the HVAC Contractor checklist and its requirements as prescribed the Energy Star and ICCE 2009. Topics covered will include:

• ACCA Manuals J, S, and D
• HVAC System Contractor Checklist

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Additional Resources

1. Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist Guidebook (.pdf)
2. ACCA Manuals J, S, and D
3. www.resnet.us/energystar
4. www.energystar.gov
5. www.epa.gov/watersense
6. www.usgbc.org
7. greenhomeguide.com/program/leed-for-homes
8. youtu.be/czlCDo00Scs

Funded by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development