Energy Education
Designed for those entering the weatherization field and visiting homes, this online course will cover common client misconceptions, health and safety issues and WAP requirements. Participants will also learn how to operate systems to maximize energy savings.
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What This Course Covers:
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Understanding a house as a system
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Required WAP documents
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Keeping yourself and clients safe
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Health & Safety forms
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Deferrals
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Examples of how client checklists can help guide energy education
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Common misunderstandings and/or myths
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Examples of when the cure may be worse than the original problem
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Examples of forms used by agencies within Oregon
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Lists of materials that agencies provide
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How to calculate baseload usage in Oregon
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What level of energy usage constitutes “low", "middle", and "high" users
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Elements on running a successful energy education Program.
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Discussion about how different agencies may show success in different ways.
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Required post-weatherization energy education.
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One of the primary goals of the course is to show how to utilize pressure differentials to improve the speed and effectiveness of participants' work.
Why Choose Our Program?
Our training is tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the weatherization industry and in the community who visit homes. With a focus on practical examples, this course is taught by an experienced energy educator who brings extensive experience to this training.
Program Highlights:
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Experienced instructors
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Interactive session with group discussion and practical exercises
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Examples of intake checklists from various agencies
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Required Abilities/Systems/Equipment
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Ability to participate in a Zoom meeting.
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Computer or Tablet
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An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless- with a minimum bandwidth of 1.0Mbps/600kbps (up/down)
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Speakers and a microphone
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Webcam or HD webcam
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Please read the OTI Student Handbook and email Nick (nick@caporegon.org or Lara (lara@caporegon.org) with any questions or accommodation requests.