Credits

Professional Engineers
     6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Maine.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this course listing. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York architects.

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors. It is not 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 event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Bart Bales, PE, MSME

Principal of Bales Energy Associates

In the residential sector, Bales Energy Associates (BEA) provides mini-consults for heat pumps, energy recovery ventilators and other green heating and cooling systems. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Bales has taught high-performance heating systems workshops for an eight state region in the Northeast. BEA provides investment-grade energy audits and renewable energy system studies for commercial and institutional buildings and facilities. BEA takes a whole-systems approach to each facility or home, informed by the most current building-science standards. Mr. Bales is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, and Rhode Island. Services offered by BEA include HVAC, energy-related studies and design services, as well as training workshops for high-performance, energy-efficient mechanical, electrical, and enclosure systems for new and existing buildings.

 

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Renewable Thermal Heating Systems for Commercial and Residential Buildings

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This seminar will examine air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, condensing boilers and furnaces, pellet-fired boiler, and solar-assisted space heating and domestic water.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain combustion-based heat system principles, technology, performance, and applications, to enable project owners to determine which system fits their budget and HVAC goals.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain solar-assisted domestic hot water and space heating principles, technology, performance, and applications, so clients can evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of these systems.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain air-source and ground-source heat pump principles, technology, performance, and applications, so project owners are aware of the advantages can make informed HVAC decisions,

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain biomass boiler principles, technology, performance, and applications.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with HVAC systems

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 12/16/2022

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.