Course curriculum

  • 1

    Overview

    • Introductions and Instructions

    • Learning Objectives

    • Why Learn about the Illinois Energy Conservation Code?
  • 2

    Before You Jump into Energy Code

    • What is the Illinois Energy Conservation Code?

    • Commercial or Residential?

    • What Climate Zone Is My Building In?

    • 2021 Overall Commercial IECC Changes
  • 3

    General Requirements for All HVAC Systems

    • HVAC 101 for Understanding the Energy Code

    • Heating & Cooling Loads (C403.1.1)

    • System Design (C403.2)

    • Heating and Cooling Equipment Efficiencies (C403.3)
  • 4

    System Controls

    • Thermostatic Controls (C403.4.1) & Off-hour Controls (C403.4.2)

    • Hydronic Systems Control (C403.4.3), Part-load Controls (C403.4.4) & Pump Isolation (C403.4.5)
  • 5

    Economizers

    • Economizers (C403.5)

    • Economizer Fault Detection & Diagnostics (C403.5.5)
  • 6

    Mechanical Systems Serving Multiple Zones

    • Requirements for Mechanical Systems Serving Multiple Zones (C403.6)
  • 7

    Ventilation and Exhaust Systems

    • Ventilation & Exhaust Systems (C403.7)
  • 8

    Fans and Fan Control

    • Fans and Fan Controls (C403.8 and C403.9)
  • 9

    Heat Rejection & Refrigeration Equipment

    • Heat Rejection Equipment (C403.10)

    • Refrigeration Equipment Performance (C403.11)
  • 10

    Ducts, Plenum & Piping Insulation

    • Construction of HVAC System Elements (C403.12)
  • 11

    Additional Mechanical Requirements

    • Exterior Mechanical Systems and Door Interlocks (C403.13 & C403.14)

    • Additional Efficiency Credits (C406)

    • Commissioning & Completion requirements (C408.2)
  • 12

    Assessment

    • Final Quiz

    • Feedback Survey