Module #1 Introduction to Home Energy Audits Overview of home energy audits, importance, and benefits
Module #2 Understanding Home Energy Efficiency Basics of home energy efficiency, energy consumption, and energy losses
Module #3 Energy Audit Methodologies Overview of energy audit methodologies, including visual inspections, diagnostic testing, and energy modeling
Module #4 Role of Technology in Home Energy Audits Introduction to the role of technology in home energy audits, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
Module #5 Setting Up Your Energy Audit Toolkit Essential tools and equipment for conducting home energy audits, including tablets, software, and diagnostic tools
Module #6 Using Tablets and Mobile Apps for Data Collection Best practices for using tablets and mobile apps to collect data during home energy audits
Module #7 Infrared Thermography and Thermal Imaging Principles and applications of infrared thermography and thermal imaging in home energy audits
Module #8 Blower Door Testing and Air Leakage Detection Conducting blower door testing and air leakage detection using specialized equipment and software
Module #9 Using Duct Leakage Testing and Duct Inspection Tools Duct leakage testing and duct inspection tools, including smoke testing and video inspection
Module #10 Analyzing Energy Audit Data Best practices for analyzing energy audit data, including identifying patterns, trends, and areas for improvement
Module #11 Introduction to Energy Modeling Overview of energy modeling, including types of models, inputs, and outputs
Module #12 Using Energy Modeling Software Hands-on training with energy modeling software, including data input, simulation, and results interpretation
Module #13 Creating Professional Energy Audit Reports Best practices for creating clear, concise, and actionable energy audit reports
Module #14 Incorporating Energy Efficiency Recommendations Developing and presenting energy efficiency recommendations to clients
Module #15 Using Data Visualization and Graphical Tools Effective use of data visualization and graphical tools to communicate energy audit results and recommendations
Module #16 Using Advanced Diagnostic Tools Advanced diagnostic tools, including air flow measurement, pressure testing, and moisture metering
Module #17 Energy Auditing in Specialized Situations Energy auditing in specialized situations, including historic homes, commercial buildings, and multifamily dwellings
Module #18 Case Studies in Energy Auditing Real-world case studies in energy auditing, including challenges, solutions, and lessons learned
Module #19 Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Retrofitting and Renovations Identifying energy efficiency opportunities in retrofitting and renovation projects
Module #20 Staying Current with Emerging Trends and Technologies Emerging trends and technologies in home energy auditing, including new tools, software, and methodologies
Module #21 Marketing Your Energy Audit Services Effective marketing strategies for energy audit services, including online presence, social media, and networking
Module #22 Developing a Business Plan for Your Energy Audit Business Creating a business plan for your energy audit business, including financial projections and operational strategies
Module #23 Building and Managing an Energy Audit Team Building and managing an energy audit team, including recruitment, training, and performance management
Module #24 Pricing and Selling Energy Audit Services Pricing and selling energy audit services, including value propositions, pricing strategies, and sales techniques
Module #25 Maintaining Certification and Staying Compliant Maintaining certification and staying compliant with industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Module #26 Integration with Smart Home and IoT Technologies Integrating energy auditing with smart home and IoT technologies for enhanced energy efficiency and automation
Module #27 Energy Auditing in Multifamily and Commercial Buildings Energy auditing in multifamily and commercial buildings, including challenges, opportunities, and best practices
Module #28 Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Energy Auditing Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in energy auditing, including predictive modeling and automated report generation
Module #29 Energy Auditing for Resilience and Disaster Recovery Energy auditing for resilience and disaster recovery, including planning, response, and rebuilding strategies
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Using Technology in Home Energy Audits career
