Designed for new WAP employees who need to model energy use and savings, our Introduction to REM course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for entering and calculating cooling, heating, hot water, lighting and appliance energy loads as well as consumption and costs for single-family homes. 

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This one-day, online class introduces the participant to the use of Residential Energy Analysis and Rating Software (REM/Design). REM/Design is the Required Energy Auditing Software for all Energy Audits performed in Oregon for WAP.

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What You'll Learn

• How to enter building data into REM/Design.

• How to true a building to energy usage.

• How to enter measure costs into the improvement analysis.

• How to model the existing house and the improved home to calculate energy savings. 

• How to enter and calculate cooling, heating, hot water, lighting and appliance energy loads, and consumption and costs for single-family homes in alignment with Oregon WAP REM/Design Technical Policies. 

• How to develop all required elements of a weatherization work order including materials and other costs.

• How to group measures. 

• Why building modeling in an important aspect of any WAP program. 

• How to predict Energy Savings by comparing the final, improved building and the initial building. 

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Why Choose Our Program? 

Our training is tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the weatherization industry. With a focus on practical examples, participants will gain the expertise required to do their own calculations or double check contractor’s submissions.  

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Program Highlights: 

·       Experienced instructors  

·       Interactive session and practical exercises   

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Prerequisites 

• Watch the Module 1 on the following website: https://www.remrate.com/support.html  (Optional: Watch Module 2) 

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What to Know Before I Participate? 

• To receive your Certificate of Completion, you are required to complete two satisfactory REM/Design models: the original house model and the improved house model. 

• To receive your Certificate of Qualification, you will need to pass a 4-hour exam proctored by OHCS T &TA Coordinator. 

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Required Abilities/Systems/Equipment 

• Please have the current version of REM/Design™ (per OHCS Wx Memo) installed, operational, and ready to use during the class.  

• OTI uses the Zoom platform.  For a more detailed list of requirements for using the Zoom system, please visit their support page. 

• Additional tech requirements:  

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless- with a minimum bandwidth of 1.0Mbps/600kbps (up/down) 

• Speakers and a microphone 

• Webcam or HD webcam

• Dual monitors/2 screens are recommended

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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.