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classes
NRCERT proudly announces the completion of its new 12,500-square-foot
training facility in Christiansburg, Virginia. Our innovative space, equipment, and
props enable us to provide hands-on training using an advanced energy efficiency
curriculum delivered by experienced and certified trainers.
Course offerings include:
• Weatherization Fundamentals
• On-site, hands-on field training
• Home performance testing/energy auditing
• Heating/cooling equipment inspection
• Combustion analysis and safety
• Mobile home weatherization
• Blower door and pressure diagnostics
• Weatherization Management
• OSHA/Health & Safety/CPR-First Aid
• EPA Certified Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting
• RESNET Home Energy Rating Systems
• BPI certifications in Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, Heating, and
Manufactured Housing
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resources
The Virginia Multifamily Energy Audit Process
WarmWise Energy Conservation Program
Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP)
New River Voice Clean & Green blog
2009 National Weatherization Day Message from Senior Advisor Matt Rogers (video) - U.S. Department of Energy
redefining affordable housing
through energy efficiency
The New River Center for Energy Research and Training (NRCERT) was established in 1999 and provides training in state-of-the-art residential energy conservation techniques, home performance testing, and heating and cooling equipment diagnostics, repair and replacement. Since its establishment over a decade ago, NRCERT has trained over 23,000 participants across 25 States and Canada. Our
expert trainers are certified by RESNET, EarthCraft, and the Building Performance
Institute.
training
NRCERT's training focuses on home performance as a whole house approach, with the goal of creating homes that are good for people, good for the environment, and good for business. Technicians are taught practices and techniques that reduce energy consumption, address health and safety concerns, and determine how the building shell, appliances and occupants interact with one another.
Detailed curricula and innovative models support these training efforts.
research
NRCERT consistently performs research that has resulted in advancements in the field. NRCERT's innovative techniques were demonstrated in 1999 when they contracted with Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corporation's Oak Ridge National Laboratory to field- test monitoring instrumentation, download monitoring data, and perform advanced sealing retrofits on duct systems. NRCERT's methods were so successful that Carrier Corporation purchased the process and equipment before the results of the project could be formally reported.
Using U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program funds, NRCERT also performed work in 2002 for the Mid-Atlantic Region Weatherization Directors Association that has greatly improved the use of computerized energy audits for garden-style multifamily buildings.
house of pressure
NRCERT developed the House of Pressure to complement its training activities. This unique training aide is used to visually demonstrate pressure and air flow dynamics within a residence.
The model has the ability to create and control airflow with working scaled reproductions of mechanical air distribution systems that are found in most residential homes. The use of the House of Pressure can greatly reduce the amount of lecture time required to describe the information presented, and can be purchased by others to be used for educational purposes.
For more information on the House of Pressure, view the product presentation here or contact Kim Hunt at NRCERT.
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