Complying with the Commercial Provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:15 – 5:00 pm
Development of the International Energy Conservation Code’s
Commercial Building Requirements
Current International Commercial Energy Conservation Code
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1
Identifying projects to which it applies
Reviewing the format and organization of the code
Examining required submittals/procedures
Exploring energy models
Building toward the next generation energy code
Building Envelope
IECC climate zones
Meeting r-value and u-value requirements
Vapor barriers, air barriers and thermal boundaries
Slab insulation
Advanced framing methods
Fenestration requirements—National Fenestration Rating Council labels
Requirements for doors and entrances
Insulation requirements
COMcheck Introduction
Review functionality on live screen
Overview of menus, toolbars and fields
Review the most frequent COMcheck submittal mistakes
Alternatives to COMcheck
Mechanical Systems
Efficiency standards
System integration
Requirements for controls
Equipment types and applications
Ventilation standards and options
Humidification/dehumidification
Service Water Heating
Considerations including pipe insulation, pool covers and heat traps
Power and Lighting
Lighting power density (Watts/ft2)
Lighting controls
Power limitations using whole building or space-by-space method
Case Studies: Planning, Modeling and Verifying Compliance
Credits
Architects
7.0 HSW Cont. Ed. Hours
7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
7.0 Cont. Ed. Hours
International Code Council
.7 CEUs – Energy
Contractors
Non-Credit CE Opportunity
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 7.0 HSW continuing education/contact hours to architects and 7.0 continuing education hours to engineers in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Virginia.
This event has been approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885).
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for architects in Florida and is deemed an approved sponsor in New York. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota.
The International Code Council has approved this program for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy.
This seminar offers a continuing education opportunity to construction contractors but has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire program. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Eric Oliver, PE. CEM. LEED AP
Eric Oliver founded Earthwide, LLC, in 2019 to provide energy and sustainability master planning, CO2 reduction action plans, and energy and sustainability consulting services.
A passionate energy conservationist with over 30 years of energy and sustainability management, he has specialized in energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable design, energy audits and retro-commissioning, and facility assessments, for buildings in the commercial, educational, and government sectors.
In 1998, Mr. Oliver founded EMO Energy Solutions, LLC – one of the fastest growing energy conservation and sustainability companies in the DC area in the 2000s – and served as its president until 2017. As president, Mr. Oliver:
• Led EMO Energy to Inc. 5000 fastest growing company status in 2009.
• Was awarded “EcoCEO of the Year” by Smart CEO magazine in 2008
• Led over 800 energy audits, covering over 120 million ft2 of building space
• Supported more than 350 LEED projects, including full certification for almost 100
Mr. Oliver has managed hundreds of domestic and international projects, conducted training seminars, and developed comprehensive energy awareness and education campaigns. Has published articles in multiple journals and magazines and has been a presenter and moderator at dozens of energy conferences.
He is currently president-elect for the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), has served in leadership roles for theUS Green Building Council, and Virginia Sustainable Building Network (VSBN), and was recently elected to the AEE Energy Managers Hall of Fame.