Online Trainings
With the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns, Efficiency Vermont is offering both live and recorded webinars in place of in-person training sessions. When it is safe to do so, we plan to also return to in-person classroom training sessions.
Expand your energy efficiency knowledge by attending a variety of online courses, including Efficiency Vermont program update sessions, product and technology trainings and business development offerings.
Introduction to Residential Ventilation
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Intermediate | 90 minutes
Watch this training video for an introduction to residential ventilation. The training is presented in partnership with Zehnder Academy North America.
RBES & Building Envelope Assemblies Training
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Intermediate | 1 hour
Watch this training video for a deeper dive into the 2020 Vermont residential building energy standards (RBES) and building envelope assembly options.
Leak Tight HVAC-R Installations
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Intermediate | 1 hour 15 mins
Learn how to shorten installation time and reduce callbacks by eliminating refrigerant leaks that contribute to climate change. Presenters include Gary Ducharme – retired Blodgett contractor, and …
CBES Code Training
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Refrigeration, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Intermediate | 1 hour
Description: Watch this training video to learn about recent changes that are now in effect for the Vermont commercial building energy standards (CBES).
RBES Code Training
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Intermediate | 1 hour
Watch this training video to learn about recent changes that are now in effect for the Vermont residential building energy standards (RBES).
Building Performance Program: Q-loss reporting tool process training
Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Intermediate | 1 hour
Overview of the reporting process for entering project data for Building Performance program project submissions
Q-Loss Building Performance Training
Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Advanced | 35 min
View the Q-Loss Building Performance training presented by Matt Sharpe of Efficiency Vermont.
Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Weatherization and Envelope
- Introductory | 50 min
Learn the steps and common strategies for improving air quality, including proper ventilation building design, mechanical strategies and equipment.
Communicating with customers about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Weatherization and Envelope
- Introductory | 20 min
Learn how to define the customer value proposition and explore the available resources available to customers concerning Indoor Air Quality.
What is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)?
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Weatherization and Envelope
- Introductory | 40 min
Learn what Indoor Air Quality is and why it matters. This session explores common indicators, sources and measurement techniques.
Business Energy Loan Overview
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Refrigeration, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Introductory | 10 min
Watch our Business Energy Loan online tutorial video for an introduction to the Business Energy Loan, including eligibility requirements, loan processing details and how to manage customer …
How to Find Available EEN Rebates
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Refrigeration, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Introductory | 2 min
Watch this video and follow these simple steps to learn how to find available Efficiency Vermont and Efficiency Excellence Network rebates for you and your customers.
How to Submit EEN Professional Credits
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Refrigeration, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Introductory | 2 min
Watch this video and follow these simple steps to submit your 8 EEN professional credits each year.
How to Use the EEN Co-op Advertising Program
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Refrigeration, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Introductory | 2 min
Watch this video to learn about the current EEN Cooperative Advertising program and how you can take advantage of it today.
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Part 2
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Refrigeration, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Introductory | 1 hour
Join Energy Circle CEO and Founder Peter Troast in the second of two webinars focusing on the essentials of building and leveraging a digital marketing strategy to enhance your online presence and …
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Part 1
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Refrigeration, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Introductory | 1 hour
Join Energy Circle CEO and Founder Peter Troast in the first of two webinars focusing on the essentials of building and leveraging a digital marketing strategy to enhance your online presence and …
RESNET Webinar Session 3: Applying Verifiable Data to the Approaches to Value
New Construction
- Advanced | 1 hour
Using the information learned from Session 2, explore in more depth how to use this data. Identify where on the URAR 1004 (appraisal form used by lenders) this information might be applied and why. …
How does Advanced Wood Heating Fit Within Vermont’s Renewable Energy Goals?
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Introductory | 1 hour 17 min
In this time of low oil prices and beneficial electrification, how and why is advanced wood heat is still relevant? Session will look at the big-picture regarding the scale of Vermont’s dependence on …
Rheem All-electric Water Heating
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Intermediate | 1 hour
Need an all-electric water heating solution? This training will cover the Rheem hybrid electric water heater and Eemax electric tankless solutions. The new Rheem ProTerra hybrid water heater is the …
Rheem Commercial Water Heating
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Intermediate | 1 hour
Join us for a look at high efficiency commercial solutions for water heating. We will discuss high efficiency tank and tankless options.
Roof Top Units and Controls Training
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Intermediate | 1 hour
Join Efficiency Vermont for a training session on roof top units and controls.
Rheem Tankless Water Heating
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Intermediate | 1 hour
Join us for a dive into Tankless water heaters. We will discuss condensing versus non-condensing, recirc or not, installation considerations and maintenance.
RESNET Webinar #2: RESNET Appraiser Portal
New Construction
- Intermediate | 56 min
RESNET allows Appraisal Institute members special access to a portal offering more information than the RESNET public database. You will see the additional information this portal offers to allow …
Drain Water Recovery Training Video
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Intermediate | 34 min
Water heating comprises a large portion of the total household energy use, learn how to recover energy that’s going down the drain every time you use hot water. Drain water heat recovery devices …
Industrial Process Compressed Air training
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Intermediate | 1 hour 15 min
In this training, we will review the substantial energy cost of compressed air, review the components of a system and the importance of efficient use of compressed air and Efficiency Vermont's …
Rheem 5th Generation ProTerra Heat Pump Water Heater
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Introductory | 58 min
This class will offer a product overview, installation considerations, connectivity features and how to navigate the user interface for easy set up and servicing.
Duct Design Tips for Ducted Heat Pumps
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Intermediate | 1 hour 20 min
Throughout much of the country, ducted systems are the preferred way to distribute heating and cooling. Ducted distribution also provides humidity control, ventilation, filtration and more. In …
RESNET Webinar #1: Free Appraisal Resources that Add Credibility
New Construction
- Intermediate | 1 hour
This session provides a basic understanding of a Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating. HERS ratings are provided to all successful participants in …
Controlled Environment Agriculture Video
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Introductory | 28 min
This course will provide a basic understanding of light energy used for plant growth. The content includes VT agriculture market information, technical metrics and definitions, and tips to designing …
Healthy Homes Program Video
Electrical/Lighting, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Refrigeration, Weatherization and Envelope, New Construction
- Introductory | 25 min
The EEN Healthy Home Program Procedure training is intended for current Efficiency Excellence Network Home Performance contractors with a BPI Healthy Home Evaluator certification to be onboarded into …
Efficiency Vermont Advanced Wood Heating Program Training 2018
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Introductory | 13 minutes
Curious about some of the advances in Advanced Wood Heat? Then check out this new webinar by Jake Marin of Efficiency Vermont. In this 13 minute presentation, Jake covers the principles of advanced …
Heat Pump Water Heater Training Video
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
- Introductory | 20 min
Watch our Heat Pump Water Heater online training video for an introduction to heat pump water heaters, including proper installation techniques, why this technology is in such demand and how to …