Weatherization Technical Monitor / Inspector

Topics

1. Introduction to Weatherization
   Presentation: Introduction to Weatherization (PowerPoint, PDF)
   Speaker Notes: Introduction to Weatherization (PDF, Word)
   Lesson Plan: Introduction to Weatherization (PDF, Word)
   Virginia Program Evaluation Summary
   Estimated Energy Usage by Source
   Article: More than Just Patching Holes
   Article: Single Family Study
   Video:  2011 Weatherization Works Transcript (2:55 min.)
   
   
2. House as a System
   Presentation: House as a System (PowerPoint, PDF)
   Speaker Notes: House as a System (PDF, Word)
   Lesson Plan: House as a System (PDF, Word)
   Your House as a System
   Retrofitting Residential HVAC Systems
   Technical Update: Avoiding Moisture Problems
   Article: Fundamentals of Moisture in Houses
   
   
3. Regulations and Standards
   Presentation: Regulations and Standards (PowerPoint, PDF)
   Speaker Notes: Regulations and Standards (PDF, Word)
   Lesson Plan: Regulations and Standards (PDF, Word)
   Appendix A
   Applicable Codes Handout
   Energy Out West Field Guide
   Knob and Tube Memo 1988
   Lead Paint Decision Chart
   Midwest Weatherization Best Practices
   MSDS Two Part Foam
   OSHA Fall Protection Quick Card
   SIR Calculator with PV Function
   Southeastern Field Guide
   WPN 08-04 Space Heater Policy
   WPN 09-06 Lead Safe Weatherization Guidance
   Tech Brief: Combustion Appliance Safety
   
   
4. Incidental Repairs and Health & Safety Measures
   Presentation: Incidental Repairs and Health & Safety Measures (PowerPoint, PDF)
   Speaker Notes: Incidental Repairs and Health & Safety Measures (PDF, Word)
   Lesson Plan: Incidental Repairs and Health & Safety Measures (PDF, Word)
   WPN 02-05 Health and Safety
   WPN 10-09 Amendment to Monitoring Requirements
   
   
5. Purpose of Monitoring and Inspecting
   Presentation: Purpose of Monitoring and Inspecting (PowerPoint, PDF)
   Speaker Notes: Purpose of Monitoring and Inspecting (PDF, Word)
   Lesson Plan: Purpose of Monitoring and Inspecting (PDF, Word)
   10 CF 440
   Appendix A
   Draft Technical Monitoring Tool
   Purpose of Monitoring Inspecting Quiz
   Purpose of Monitoring Inspecting Answer Sheet
   WPN 01-06 Updated Monitoring Requirements
   WPN 02-05 Health and Safety
   WPN 10-01 Grant Guide for Program Year 2010
   WPN 10-09 Amendment to Monitoring Requirements
   Weatherization Overall Monitoring Plan
   
   
6. Desk Monitoring
   Presentation: Desk Monitoring (PowerPoint, PDF)
   Speaker Notes: Desk Monitoring (PDF, Word)
   Lesson Plan: Desk Monitoring (PDF, Word)
   Abridged 10 CFR 440 Handout
   Desk Monitoring Weatherization Form Blank
   File Review Form Key - John Doe
   Sample Client File - Egypt Bean
   Sample Client File - John Doe
   
   
7. Site Monitoring
   (Contains all 4 sections. To download a single section, click on the appropriate link below)
   
   
   1. Inspector's Toolbox
      Presentation: Inspector's Toolbox (PowerPoint, PDF)
      Speaker Notes: Inspector's Toolbox (PDF, Word)
      Lesson Plan: Inspector's Toolbox (PDF, Word)
      Whole House Weatherization Equipment List
      
      
   2. Building Assessment
      Presentation: Building Assessment (PowerPoint, PDF)
      Speaker Notes: Building Assessment (PDF, Word)
      Lesson Plan: Building Assessment (PDF, Word)
      Cocoon Insulation Coverage Chart
      Cooling Measures
      Refrigerator Replacement Info Toolkit
      Sample Insulation Certificate
      Sample Site Inspection AQ Form
      Sample Technical Field Rating Sheet
      Technical Monitoring Checklist Tool
      Water Heater Info Tool Kit
      WPN 08-04 Space Heater Policy
      Article: A Conditioned Crawlspace Checklist
      Article: Air Sealing - A DOE Hot Climate Initiative
      Article: Crawlspaces, Considering the Options
      Article: Dryer Venting
      Article: Ventilation Strategies in Weatherization
      Article: Air Leakage in Recessed Lights
      Article: Avoiding Moisture Problems
      Article: Air Sealing with Two Part Foam
      Tech Brief: Combustion Appliance Safety
      Tech Brief: Dense Pack
      
      
   3. Interpreting Infrared
      Presentation: Interpreting Infrared (PowerPoint, PDF)
      Speaker Notes: Interpreting Infrared (PDF, Word)
      Lesson Plan: Interpreting Infrared (PDF, Word)
      Article: Breakthroughs in Infrared Cameras
      Article: Infrared Thermography
      Article: Infrared Thermography - What Works?
      Article: Infrared, worth a thousand words
      
      
   4. In-Progress Monitoring and Inspecting
      Presentation: In-Progress Monitoring and Inspecting (PowerPoint, PDF)
      Speaker Notes: In-Progress Monitoring and Inspecting (PDF, Word)
      Lesson Plan: In-Progress Monitoring and Inspecting (PDF, Word)
      Blower Maintenance Guide
      Instrument Maintenance
      Operating and Maintenance Tips for Energy Conservatory Test Instruments
      Pressure Testing Insulation Blower and Hoses
      Procedure for Field Calibration Check of Digital Pressure Gauges
      WPN 10-01 Grant Guide for Program Year 2010
      
      
8. Report Writing
   Presentation: Report Writing (PowerPoint, PDF)
   Speaker Notes: Report Writing (PDF, Word)
   Lesson Plan: Report Writing (PDF, Word)
   Example Input Report
   Example Recommended Measures
   Handout #1 - Reports A & B
   Handout #2 - Whole House Fan Covers
   Handout #3 - Sample Report Site Visits
   Handout #4 - Sample Report Summary Technical Evaluation
   Sample Program Monitoring Report 1
   Sample Program Monitoring Report 2
   Image: Sample Audit Home Diagram
   
   Non Section Materials
   Acronyms (PDF, Word)
   Core Competencies (PDF, Word)
   Curricula Introduction (PDF, Word, Excel)
   Glossary (PDF, Word)
   Handouts and Resources (PDF, Word)
   Sample Course Schedule (PDF, Word)
   Table of Contents (PDF, Word)