CSA F280 Whole-house Design Heat Loss and Gain Calculations: Understanding and Implementing Efficient Design Principles
ZoomREAs CAN STEP INTO THE HEAT PUMP GAME! REAs delivering the EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) and other HOT2000 modelers will gain the ability to perform precise whole-house heat loss and gain calculations in the retrofit market. By using verified software, EAs and other HOT2000 modelers can size heating and cooling equipment primarily based on data collected during home energy evaluations, with minimal additional F280-compliant information as needed. Upon completing this course, EAs and other HOT2000 modelers will be able to offer this service to homeowners and contractors, providing essential calculations that HVAC professionals can use to size heat pumps accurately. Please note: This course does not cover air distribution design and does not enable EAs and other HOT2000 modelers to select specific heat pumps or make direct sizing recommendations. Instructor and CACEA member Mark Rosen MEA, Director, Building Science Building, Knowledge Canada, will guide the group through the whole house F280 process. At the end of the course, participants will: Understand why heat loss and gain calculations are needed for existing housing. Understand important definitions and concepts used in heat loss and gain calculations. Understand the whole‐house heat loss and gain calculation principles and content. Recognize the similarities and differences between the data used for HOT2000 energy simulation and CSA F280 whole‐house […]