New Staff Basic
 Weatherization Training

Trainers - Pat Costello, Sam Bell, Linda Sturges
Cost:  $20 Registration Fee covers breaks and lunch
Training Details:  This training is designed to offer a basic introduction to Weatherization, history of program, funding background, what Weatherization goals and practices entail. (See Course Outline Below)
Register - Click Here for registration form or call Randi @ 518-453-9404 x22

Course Outline

1. Introduction

1. Mission
2. History of the program
3. Funding Sources
4. Rules and Regulations
   • DOE Regulations
   • Brief overview of Policies and Procedures Manual

5. Code of Conduct

1. Technical Procedures
   1. Conduction
      • Thermal Boundaries
      • R-Values
      • U-Values
      • Basic Heat loss Calculation

2. Convection
   • Air Flow
   • Blower Door
   • Air Flow Standards
   • Typical Air Sealing Techniques

3. Mechanical Systems
   • Combustion
   •  Heating Systems
     • Boiler
     • Furnace
     • Space Heaters
   • Distribution Systems

4. Health & Safety
   • Carbon Monoxide
   • Fire Safety
   • Moisture Problems
   • Asbestos
   • Lead Paint Dust
5. Energy Related Building Repairs
6. Baseload Measures
   • Refrigerators
   • Lighting