Course Description
E102 Introductory HOT2000 Energy Modelling for New Homes
Energy modelling is the software used to analyze and optimize the energy characteristics of buildings.
HOT2000 is an energy modelling system developed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) specifically for analysis of new single-family homes.
Since it developed the pioneering its RETScreen energy modelling software in 1998 NRCan has been the global leader in this field.
HOT2000 addresses the energy modelling performance requirements of SB12, where SB stands for Sustainable Buildings, an annex to Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code, the section of OBC devoted to the construction of new single-family homes
HOT2000 models are developed by architects, HVAC designers and constructor, consulting engineers and energy consultants who have been engaged for the new development project. This course is designed for professionals from these areas.
This one-day introductory class provides a basic introduction to the use and application HOT2000 to new homes. In addition, the training will focus on the multiple options permitted in order to comply with the SB12 including both the performance path and calculated cost savings. The class will provide students with a deeper understanding of OBC SB12 requirements and the fundamentals about the general mode of HOT2000 energy simulation.
This class will be taught by Jack Zhou, a veteran energy modeler who has a energy modelling consulting firm, and has provided expert advice to the energy modeling sector for many years. Full Biography
Next Class: FRIDAY AUGUST 6, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Click Here to Register on Eventbrite
For more information please contact: Leon Wasser, MBA, P.Eng. leon@rwinstitute.ca (416) 473-4614
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- Mr. Zhou was the recipient of the Evaluator of the Year 2016 Award presented by EnerQuality Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Architectural Science degree from Ryerson University.
Mr. Zhou holds several professional designations including Certified Radon Test and Mitigation specialist, Certified Infrared Thermographer – Level 1, Residential Air System Design Technician, Residential Hydronics Design Technician and HVAC commissioning professional. His areas of expertise are airtight building envelope design, construction and onsite verification, energy efficient and sustainable buildings design, HVAC design (high & low velocity and hydronic systems) and commissioning, optimal indoor thermal comfort design, energy modelling and Net Zero Homes consulting.
Over the past 7 years, Mr. Zhou has been giving guest lectures at Ryerson University on energy modeling using HOT2000 and energy audits on low-rise residential homes in Ontario. He has been traveling to different municipalities in Ontario, giving lectures to city staff on how to verify and determine building code performance compliance using HOT2000. He and his companies have inspected and certified over 4500 ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Standard and over 6000 existing homes in Ontario.
Mr. Zhou provides energy modelling and consulting services through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to other countries like People’s Republic of China and South Korea. Mr. Zhou is currently a technical member of the evaluator council at EnerQuality, Ontario Home Builders’ Association and a member of the building code technical advisory committee. He is very passionate about making homes more comfortable, energy-efficient, durable, healthy, environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Course Outline
Trainer: Jack Zhou
Course Outline:
- Plans reading
- Take off and data collection
- Thermal resistance calculation
- SB12 modelling techniques and requirements
- HOT2000 input requirements
- H2K report reading
- Q & A
Prerequisites:
- None
Target Audience:
- Architects
- Consulting Engineers
- Home Builders
- Municipal Building Officials
- Residential HVAC System Designers
Professional hours:
CEUs: 0.7 PDHs: 7.0
Follow Up Course: E202 Advanced Hot2000 Energy Modeling for New Homes (2 Days)
Register at: http://resilient-world-institute.eventbrite.com
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Location: All Resilient World Institute Courses as being offered online using Microsoft Teams
Registration, Schedule and Fees: Visit our Eventbrite webpage for more details about course dates and fees and to register for this course.
Canada Greener Homes: Please visit Natural Resources Canada Canada Greener Homes website for more details
Canada-Ontario Job Grant: Visit our COJG page for more information including an application form
Course Cancellation or Changes: Please visit our course cancellation page
For more information please contact: Leon Wasser, MBA, P.Eng., Director, School of Energy, leon@rwinstitute.ca, (416) 473-4614
Location
Location: Resilient World Institute Training Centre
Address: 5 Shields Court Unit 108, Markham, ON L3R 0G3
