Designing and Constructing All-Electric Buildings
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CST (incl. a 15-min break)
Thursday, March 10, 2022
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CST (incl. a 15-min break)
Presented by:
Sean Armstrong
Agenda Day One
Building Electrification: Purpose and Principles
Climate impact of construction
Measuring the carbon footprint of a new building:
• Materials, construction and operation
Decarbonizing new and existing buildings
Electrification basics
Sample Codes and Standards That Promote Electrification
Treatment of electrification in standardized building codes
Local codes and incentives that promote electrification
Electrifying construction with and without codes and incentives
Electrifying Buildings, Part 1
Avoiding panel and electric service upgrades
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
Domestic hot water
Energy management systems and electric vehicle charging
Agenda Day Two
Electrifying Buildings, Part 2
Electric kitchens
Electric clothes dryers
Electric fireplaces and grills
Electric pools and hot tubs
Electric landscape features
Case Studies of Electrified Buildings
Single-family residences
Multifamily housing
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA: (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.6 CEUs (Electrical)
Continuing Education Credit Information
Designing and Constructing All-Electric Buildings
This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Electrical (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Sean Armstrong
Electrification Consultant at Redwood Energy in Oakland, CASean Armstrong has worked in building electrification for 28 years, the last 12 as a consultant. He has designed more than 300 commercial buildings and 25,000 residences for low-income households to be all-electric and solar powered. Starting in 2018, Sean and his staff co-authored seven practical guides to building and transportation electrification and helped develop California’s pro-electrification, solar and battery Energy Codes. He has received design awards from the United Nations, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Southern California Building Industry Association and been inducted into the 2022 Clean Energy Hall of Fame by the California Energy Commission.
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: Designing and Constructing All-Electric Buildings
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the purposes and principles of building electrification for the purpose of decarbonizing new and existing buildings. Topics include electrification basics, measuring a building’s carbon footprint, codes and standards that promote electrification, design considerations, and case studies of electrified buildings.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define building electrification and explain why it is critical at this time.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss, reference and comply with building codes and standards that promote the electrification of buildings.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explore strategies to electrify existing buildings without needing to upgrade electrical panels and services.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to handle design considerations for electric kitchens, appliances, fireplaces, landscape features, and electric vehicle charging.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with electrical principles
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/10/2025
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to tcase@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.