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Educational Activities to be Held At The 2009 AHR Expo

Educational Opportunities will be posted here as the show approaches.

LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation Technical Review Workshop

This 8 hour Program is designed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for those who have a basic knowledge of LEED and want to delve deeper into the technical requirements of the rating, the building certification process and other implementation strategies. Using case studies and project profiles and interactive exercises, this is the most comprehensive review of LEED for New Construction v2.2 available.

Registration: Advanced and On-site will be available
Cost: National Members - $345 (early)/$375 (late); Non-Members - $445 (early)/$495 (late)

GreenSpeak: The Language and Culture of Green GreenSpeak is an orientation to the language and culture of Green. This 3-hour workshop, given by the Green Mechanical Council, provides definitions to commonly used phrases and words, discusses misconceptions which must be overcome, and identifies trends which are making Green not only “mainstream” but the future of our professions and lifestyles. Participants will be provided with a workbook and other educational materials. Registration: Advanced and On-site registration will be available Cost: $95 (advanced)/$135 (on-site) When: Tuesday, January 27th; 8:30 am – 11:30 pm Solar Water & Solar Heating – New Opportunities for Hydronic Professionals Presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E. This half-day PM LIVE session at the AHR Expo will bring you up to speed with the latest technology for solar domestic water heating. It then extends the envelope to include combined DHW and space heating applications. Topics to be discussed include collector options, controls, piping designs, and determining seasonal performance. If you’ve been thinking of branching out from traditional hydronic heating into solar thermal technology this session is a good place to get grounded in the fundamentals. You’ll learn what works and what doesn’t from 30 years of field and design experience. When: Monday, January 26th; 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Reclaimed Water & Water Conservation Revisited Presented by Julius Ballanco, P.E., CPD This half-day PM LIVE session will hit on two popular industry topics. Reclaimed Water – Problems & Pitfalls: Mr. Ballanco will provide insight into gaining code approval, dealing with the various agencies, and providing annual inspections. He will review problems that have beset the systems so that you will not fall into the same trap. Walk away with an understanding of where we are headed in the use of reclaimed water. Water Conservation Revisited - The second half of the morning program will address how much more water can be conserved in plumbing systems. As we move from 1.6 gallon per flush water closets to HETs, what impact will this have on existing and new installations? Urinals are very low flow and non-water supplied. What happens with a larger installation with such a reduction of water? Mr. Ballanco will address the installation considerations for the overall system in an effort to conserve more water and be efficient with out water use. When: Monday, January 26th; 8:30 am – 1:00 pm HVAC Mobile Green Classroom The Partnership for Environmental Leadership, a collaboration of 6 green-minded Industry associations, is driving its HVAC Mobile Green Classroom right onto the Show Floor! You’ll get FREE access to valuable hands-on learning opportunities inside the ultimate educational tool for going green. The training trailer demonstrates new and innovative technologies being used to enhance a building’s energy efficiency while maintaining occupant health, safety and comfort. The trailer also provides supplemental hands-on training opportunities in conjunction with MCAA’s LEED AP training programs and the UA/MSCA’s Green Awareness Training and Certification Program. Find out more about the Partnership for Environmental Leadership and the HVAC Mobile Green Classroom at www.hvacgreen.net/training. See the Exhibit in Booth #3474 North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification Exams NATE will once again be conducting certification exams at the AHR Expo. A refresher class is offered in the morning followed by a four-hour exam session in the afternoon. Exams being held include the Core Exam and a Specialty Exam, both of which are required for NATE certification. Technicians can also register to take their specialty re-certification test at the Show. Registration: Pre-register on the NATE website at www.natex.org When: Monday, January 26th; 8:30 am – 11:30 am (Review) and 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Exam) AABC Commissioning Workshop & Certification Exam AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) will again be holding a comprehensive 5-hour CxA Workshop followed by a Commissioning Certification exam at the Show. Workshop attendees do not need to be eligible for certification; engineers, commissioning providers, architects, building owners and others are welcome. Certification Exams require an application and approval so make sure to visit www.commissioning.org for more information on eligibility for certification. Registration: Advanced registration is preferred; Application required for Certification Cost: $650 for Workshop & Exam. When: Tuesday, January 27th; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm