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INTRODUCING the all new RETROTEC DM32 TOUCH-SCREEN DIGITAL MANOMETER
With touchscreen Controls, Wi-FI Capability and pre-programmed functions, set your parameters and test at the tap of a button.
The visual/graphic on screen cues make set up errors a thing of the past!
DOWNLOAD the new QuickGuide for the DM32 for more details.
2 Day Thermography course in the Pittsburgh Area
INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY TRAINING with Monroe Infrared Technology
2 DAY BASICS WORKSHOP
Earn 7.5 BPI Continuing Education Units (CEU) in this 2 day hands-on course, which emphasizes practical knowledge learning, field training and includes a course exam.
Infrared Thermography <–Flier
Learn how to successfully operate the handheld infrared camera and efficiently incorporate it in businesses. The course gives new and experienced thermographers a solid understanding of infrared energy audit practices. Because the course is occurring at the Pittsburgh Green House, a typical 110-year old home and weatherization training center, the training will be mostly hands-on in real scenarios.
NOTE: This workshop is limited to 16 participants. Please register to reserve your spot.
COST: $550/person, $1000/group of 2
May 14 + 15, 2013 — 8:30AM to 4:00PM
LOCATED AT:
Pittsburgh Green House — 308 North Sheridan Avenue — Pittsburgh, PA 15206
REGISTER ONLINE AT http://www.PITTSBURGHGREENHOUSE.ORG
OR CALL (412) 362-4744
Filed under BPI CEUs, Energy Audit, Home Performance, Thermal Imaging, Training
Introducing SnuggPro: A new sales tool for contractors and Energy Auditors
SnuggPro is a cloud-based laptop and iPad sales tool for residential contractors and energy auditors.
Save time & create compelling homeowner reports to engage with your customers like never before.
Here are 10 reasons you’ll love SnuggPro
1. It’s Windows, Mac & iPad ready so you can use SnuggPro on your preferred device.
2. Simple data entry helps you learn SnuggPro ridiculously fast.
3. An intuitive interface will save time on every audit.
4. Highly accurate results will boost your credibility with homeowners.
5. 17 types of energy-saving calculations let you suggest the optimal upgrade package.
6. Templates for boilerplate text means you don’t have to re-invent the wheel with every report.
7. Photo manager lets you easily edit and upload images on the fly.
8. Beautiful customized reports help homeowners understand your findings and solutions.
9. Effective sales & proposal tool means you can convert more audits into ugpgrades.
10. Energy Analysis Engine from OptiMiser provides a robust foundation for all your energy modeling needs.
1. It’s Windows, Mac & iPad ready so you can use SnuggPro on your preferred device.
2. Simple data entry helps you learn SnuggPro ridiculously fast.
3. An intuitive interface will save time on every audit.
4. Highly accurate results will boost your credibility with homeowners.
5. 17 types of energy-saving calculations let you suggest the optimal upgrade package.
6. Templates for boilerplate text means you don’t have to re-invent the wheel with every report.
7. Photo manager lets you easily edit and upload images on the fly.
8. Beautiful customized reports help homeowners understand your findings and solutions.
9. Effective sales & proposal tool means you can convert more audits into ugpgrades.
10. Energy Analysis Engine from OptiMiser provides a robust foundation for all your energy modeling needs.
Discover more reasons to love SnuggPro
Visit the SnuggPro website to learn more
There are no upfront costs. To cancel the free trial, simply stop using SnuggPro within 14 days and you won’t be charged a dime.
Visit SnuggPro for more details
Visit SnuggPro for more details
HVAC To Home Performance Heating Contractors: the Business Case
SLIDES HERE: Mike Rogers HVAC to HomePerformance
60+ minutes Instructor: Mike Rogers
HVAC To Home Performance
Are you running a residential HVAC business and looking for new ways to expand your business and increase revenue?
Are you interested in learning more about “Home Performance” to understand how your HVAC customers—and your business—would benefit from a more comprehensive approach to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning?
This session will provide HVAC contractors an overview of the enormous opportunity the exists in incorporating home performance into an HVAC company, and share key concepts to help you evaluate if home performance is the right next step to grow your business.
Intended Participants: HVAC business owners, managers, and key personnel
Agenda:
Home Performance Overview
The Market Opportunity for Home Performance
Margins, Costs, and Profitability—The Numbers
Is this right for me?
PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY
Presenter Mike Rogers is a nationally recognized expert in home performance contracting. Previously, he was Senior Vice President at GreenHomes America. a leading home performance contractor and franchisor, and led development of the GreenHomes business. He has extensive experience in home performance contracting, from individual homes to the state and federal level. For 15 years he has been a frequent presenter at national conferences and meetings in the energy-efficiency, green building, and indoor air quality industries. Mike had an 11-year affiliation with the U.S. EPA as an employee and consultant, where he was a lead developer and primary supporter of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) program.
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Thermal Imaging applications notes from Fluke
Fluke has put together a couple of good applications notes for current and prospective thermal imaging practitioners.
(click on the images to get the downloads)
Read how a seasoned pro answers questions like:
• What is your line of business?
• How did you originally learn about thermal imaging?
• Describe how thermal imaging fits in your business or as part of your services.
• What % of your business uses thermal imaging?
• Why did you choose Fluke and why did you choose that particular model?
This 12 page guide covers key topics like:
What is thermal imaging?
The benefits of thermal imaging
Thermal imaging applications
Best practices for performing
a residential infrared inspection
Choosing the right thermal imager
Checklist for choosing a thermal
imager for building inspections
Filed under BPI Standards, Energy Audit, Thermal Imaging, Training
Introduction to Home Performance for Heating Contractors
UPDATED: 12-14-12
Hap Haven just delivered an OUTSTANDING webinar on the topic of An Introduction to Home Performance for Heating Contractors.
You can watch a recording HERE or download a copy of the slides here-> INTRO TO HP – HVAC.
Fasten your seatbelts and take this fast-paced ride into the newest billion dollar industry. Home Performance is uniquely suited for the heating & AC contractor. That’s because you have already mastered many of the most important components. Come learn how Home Performance and HVAC overlap, how to expand your business in a flat market and how to position yourself for the future.
As part of this webinar you will:
1) See a brief history of Home Performance and whole house thinking
2) Understand how an Energy Audit leads to more sales
3) Get an overview of the cool tools used in the industry
4) Learn how to talk to a heater
FOR more webinars by TruTech Tools, LTD go to http://www.TruTechTools.com/webinars
BlowerDoor and DuctBlaster(R) FAQs
Ever wonder if it was you, the equipment or just Murphy’s Law getting in the way of getting your work done?
Take a glance at these fast FAQs provided by our friends at The Energy Conservatory on BlowerDoor and DuctBlaster(R) testing.
Blower Door and DuctBlaster FAQs
Filed under Blower Doors, Duct Leakage Testing, Energy Audit
Measuring R value (testo 435 U value probe)
A quick overview of how the testo 435 U-Value probe works and what is can do for you.
Filed under Energy Audit, Insulation, Uncategorized
