1 LU/HSW/SD

You will be able to identify and compare several types of energy sources used to heat water and identify at least two ways in which tankless water heaters save money compared to tank type water heaters. You will be able to explain the impact fossil fuels have on the greenhouse gas effect, and how propane can help reduce this impact. Finally, you will be able to identify retrofitting opportunities for water heating, including the specification and installation of a tankless water heater. Click "Learn more" to register.

AIA | Alternative Energy | Tankless Water Heaters | Energy Reduction | Water Efficiency | Water Delivery | Propane Education and Research Council | August 2009

1.5 LU/HSW/SD

After completing this course, you will be able to describe what hydronic heating is and why its use is advantageous to the homeowner. You will be able to identify the parts of a hydronic heating system including the heat sources. You will be able to classify different heat emitters by component and location, and identify alternate heating uses for hydronics. Click "Learn more" to register.

AIA | Alternative Energy | Energy Reduction | Heating | Tankless Water Heaters | Propane Education and Research Council | August 2009

1 LU

Throughout this presentation we will discuss how to properly install manufactured stone and problems associated with improper installation. We will learn the importance of testing evaluation reports and how to select a quality manufacturer. Click "Learn more" to register.

AIA | Veneer Stone | Envelopes | Interiors | Masonry | Eldorado Stone | July 2009

1 LU

After completing this course, you will be able to discuss the history and development of LEDs, as well as describe the anatomy of these solid state lights. You will be able to describe the difference between white and RGB LEDs and where they are used. You will be able to describe the performance benefits of LEDs over traditional light sources, such as incandescent, fluorescent and HID lamps. Finally, you will be able to recall the test and accreditation standards for LEDs. Click "Learn more" to register.

AIA | Lighting | Insight Lighting | July 2009

After completing this course, you will be able to identify the benefits of using propane instead of other energy options in green residential building; you will be able to describe distribution of propane, retail services available, residential propane storage options and applications. You will be able to identify NAHB and LEED green buildings standards related to propane use and you will be able to explain the impact of fossil fuels on the greenhouse gas effect. Click "Learn more" to register.

AIA | Alternative Energy | Energy Reduction | Heating | LEED | Sustainability | Tankless Water Heaters | PERC | July 2009

1 LU/HSW

At the end of this learning unit you will be able to identify at least two principles of drained and back ventilated rain screen cladding; list design guidelines for joints, cavities, weather barriers, and structural components of drained and back-ventilated rain screen cladding; select appropriate cladding materials for rain screen assemblies; and describe at least two environmental and lifecycle considerations of drained and back ventilated rain screen cladding. Click "Learn more" to register.

AIA | Envelopes | Wall Systems | Metal Finishes | Thermal and Moistures | Trespa | June 2009

1 LU/HSW/SD

You will examine issues that provide momentum for green building. You will be introduced to how synthetic gypsum is produced, why it can be used in green building, how it can contribute to the LEED rating system and why it is just as good as natural gypsum. Click "Learn more" to register.

AIA | | LEED | Sustainability | Temple-Inland | June 2009

After completing this course, you will be able to identify advantages of using propane over natural gas as a community-level energy source. You will be able to name community tank system configurations, piping networks, and telemetry. You will be able to describe sustainable development pillars and the impact of greenhouse gasses on climate change and you will be able to list the NAHB Green Building Standards and identify where propane can contribute to this rating system. Click "Learn more" to register.

AIA | Alternative Energy | Tankless Water Heaters | Energy Reduction | Propane Education and Research Council | May 2009