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NRCA University launches energy codes online educational program

NRCA University has launched Energy Codes and Rating Systems for Roofing, an interactive online educational program that describes how roof systems can contribute to sustainable construction goals and presents design options for improving roof systems’ energy efficiency.

Energy Codes and Rating Systems for Roofing is a self-guided module that will help participants become familiar with the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System,™ the Green Building Initiative's Green Globes program, and energy-efficiency calculators for buildings. Participants also will learn about vegetative, photovoltaic and cool roof systems; how climate, geography and building use affect energy efficiency; and how different organizations and agencies define sustainability. Unless otherwise noted, the information contained in the module relates to low-slope roof systems.

The educational program takes about an hour to complete and involves interactive learning activities. The program will benefit roofing contractors, architects, building owners, roof consultants and other roofing professionals interested in an introduction to energy codes and rating systems.

Energy Codes and Rating Systems for Roofing is one of seven modules in NRCA University's Roofing, Energy and the Environment Series, an online educational series aimed at helping roofing professionals and end users understand how roof systems can contribute to energy conservation and environmental protection. Three other modules, Vegetative Roof Systems, Cool Roofs, and Photovoltaics and Roofing already have launched. Other modules will include Introduction to Energy-efficient Roof Systems, EnergyWise Tutorial and Case Studies, and the Roofing, Energy and the Environment Series Certificate Examination.

For more information or to register for Energy Codes and Rating Systems for Roofing, click here. For more information about NRCA University's Roofing, Energy and the Environment Series, click here or contact Jeanne Schehl, NRCA University's director of education program development, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7566 or jeaschehl@nrca.net.

6/1/2009  

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