Free Online Continuing Education Courses Available to Builders and Architects
The Propane Education and Research Council provides builders and architects with free AIA-certified continuing education coursework on the application, installation, and material profile of propane and propane products.
PERC continuing education courses cover a broad range of topics including tankless water heaters, community propane tank systems, underground propane tanks, hydronic radiant heating, propane in outdoor applications, residential heating analysis, and enhanced energy systems. Fulfill your CEU requirements and learn about the benefits of building with propane, today.
To register for these free continuing education credit courses, visit: http://www.architectces.com
Learning Objectives
There are several outdoor residential uses for propane gas. This course will demonstrate the true versatility of this fuel source in residential outdoor applications. Construction professionals will be able to compare and contrast emissions of common fuel types, describe the sustainable energy benefits of building with propane gas and list several applications for propane gas around the home.
A Comparative Analysis of Residential Heating Systems
Learning Objectives
You will be able to:
- Describe general trends when comparing heating systems in terms of first costs, operating costs, carbon emissions, and paybacks.
- Describe how carbon emissions differ among different heating systems and why they can vary depending on location.
- Compare and contrast trade-offs involved in specifying high-efficiency HVAC equipment for residential projects in terms of payback periods.
Go Green with Propane
An Overview of Propane Gas Systems for Green Residential Construction
Learning Objectives
You will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of using propane instead of other energy options in green residential building.
- Describe distribution of propane, retail services available, residential propane storage options, and applications.
- Identify NAHB and LEED Green Building Standards related to propane use.
- Explain the impact of fossil fuels on the greenhouse gas effect.
Economic, Environmentally Responsible Energy Solutions
Solutions without Geographic Limits
Learning Objectives
You will be able to:
- Identify the advantages of using propane over natural gas as a community-level energy source.
- Describe community tank system configurations, piping networks, and telemetry.
- Describe sustainable development pillars and the impact of greenhouse gasses on climate change.
- List the NAHB Green Building Standards and identify where propane can contribute to this rating system.
Propane Gas Underground Systems
Residential Infrastructure Requirements and Energy Benefits
Learning Objectives
You will be able to:
- Identify multiple energy options for fueling or powering the home.
- Identify the benefits of using propane to fuel homes.
- Describe different propane applications, list propane storage options, and understand underground propane tank installation considerations.
- Identify the benefits of underground propane tanks.
- Be able to locate a local propane retailer that can work with you to design homes with propane as the primary energy source.
Propane Tankless Water Heating
Water and Energy Efficiency with Tankless Gas Water Heaters
Learning Objectives
You will be able to:
- Identify and compare several types of energy sources used to heat water and identify at least two ways in which tankless water heaters save money compared to tank-type water heaters.
- Explain the impact fossil fuels have on the greenhouse gas effect.
- Explain how propane can help reduce this impact.
- Identify retrofitting opportunities for water heating, including the specification and installation of a tankless water heater.
Hydronics and Propane in Residential Applications
Hydronic Heating in Rural Residential Applications
Learning Objectives
You will be able to:
- Describe what hydronic heating is and why its use is advantageous to the homeowner.
- Identify the parts of a hydronic heating system, including the heat sources.
- Classify different heat emitters by component and location.
- Identify alternate heating uses for hydronics.
Propane-Enhanced Renewable Energy Systems
Learning Objectives
You will be able to:
- Explain why supplemental energy is often required to support renewable energy technologies.
- Describe how propane supplements three types of alternative energy technologies.
- Identify several limiting factors that will help you specify an appropriate renewable energy system.
- Identify basic functions of common features in three renewable energy technologies.
To register for these free continuing education credit courses, visit: http://www.architectces.com
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