2001 Training guide is available here MIDWEST In this version of the training guide, we have given special prominence to programs that offer certificates to the attendees (they are marked with a bullet and indentation). For a discussion of the pros and cons of certificates, read the Article. Center for Neighborhood Technology. Occasional sessions on energy efficiency in nonprofit housing developments and rehab. Contact: Raymond Lau, 2125 W North Ave., Chicago, IL 60647. Tel:(773)278-4800; Fax: (773) 278-3840. Conservation Connection Consulting. Energy basics for beginners, including weatherization crews, contractors, educators, and customer service staff. Heat transfer, energy interactions, systems thinking, introduction to mechanical systems, health and safety issues. Electricity conservation, including appliance choice and placement. Contact: Rana Belshe, P.O. Box 234, Fairchild, WI 54741. Tel:(715)334-2707; Fax:(715) 334-2707. Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD)/Ohio Weatherization Training Center. Everything from heating system tune-ups and retrofits, to shell retrofits (including air and duct sealing), and lead abatement. National and regional. Courses range from 1 to 5 days and average $150 per person per day. Certificates are granted based either on attendence or on the participant's grade, depending on the course. Contact: Michael Keyes, P.O. Box 787, Athens, OH 45701-0787. Tel:(740)594-8499; Fax:(740) 592-5994; E-mail: jlaverty@ csi.com; Web site: www.odod. ohio.gov/ cdd/oee/owtc.htm. Domus Plus. Training for rehabilitation, including insulation techniques for different existing wall types (for example, masonry), air sealing, blower door use, heating systems, baseload energy, financing/affordability. Two-day workshops. Contact: Paul Knight, 408 N Grove, Oak Park, IL 60302. Tel:(708) 386-0345; Fax:(708)386-2652. Energy Conservatory. Workshops in pressure diagnostics, duct leakage diagnostics, interactions, blower door training, and problem solving. Contact: Robert Nevitt, Energy Conservatory, 5158 Bloomington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Tel:(612)827-1117; Fax:(612)827-1117. Energy Resources Center/University of Illinois at Chicago. Continuing education (registered AIA/CES provider), workshops, conferences, and seminars on energy and environmental issues related to residential development, design, and construction. For contractors, architects, and engineers. Contact: Michael Iversen, AIA, 400 S Peoria Street, Room 3395, Chicago, IL 60607. Tel:(312)996-4490; Fax:(312) 996-5620. Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources. Classes in superinsulation building techniques, energy-efficient housing rehabilitation, new construction, resource-efficient products and materials. Contact: Maureen Davlin, 325 W Adams St, Room 300, Springfield, IL 62704-1892. Tel:(217) 785-2373. Indiana Community Action Association. Training and consulting in the areas of residential energy efficiency; HVAC system design and operation; carbon monoxide detection and mitigation; and computer software. Also offer Home Energy Rater training; certification of weatherization job classifications; conference/training management; and program management. Contact: Ed Gerardot, 1845 W 18th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Tel:(317)638-4232; Fax:(317)634-7947; E-mail: egerardot@incap.org. Kansas Building Science Institute. Programs for energy auditors/inspectors in weatherization, home energy rating (HERS), basic building science and house systems, basic blower door operation and air sealing, advanced blower door and pressure diagnostics, residential combustion heating systems, mobile home weatherization, installation of spray-applied and dense-pack cellulose insulation. All attendees are tested upon completion of the training programs. HERS certificates are issued by Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing. Contact: Doug Walter or Russ Rudy, P.O. Box 1264, Manhattan, KS 66505-1264. Tel:(785)537-2425; Fax:(785)537-2440; E-mail: kbsi@flinthills.com; Web site: www.kansasbuildingscience.com Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA). Whole-house analysis, mechanical systems, ventilation, determining the thermal boundary, indoor air quality, retrofitting, dense-pack insulation, attic ceilings, bypass ceilings, replacement furnaces, blower door use, pressure diagnostics, appliance drafting, and HERS certification. HERS certificates are issued to participants who complete the training, pass a final exam, and demonstrate field experience. Participants must have blower door diagnostic equipment. Contact: Barry York, Magi York, or Claude Papesh, MICA, 21001 S 18th Ave., Marshalltown, IA 50158. Tel:(515)752-7162; Fax:(515)752-9724; Web site: www.erhi.org. Thermo-Scan Inspections (TSI). Residential and commercial whole building diagnostics; utility company, builder, and HVAC contractor programs; and HERS training. Contact: Chris L. Maher, P.O. Box 705, Carmel, IN 46032. Tel:(800)481-5748; Fax:(317)846-4672. University of Wisconsin--Madison, College of Engineering. About 400 continuing education courses covering a range of engineering topics, including building design, HVAC, indoor air quality, and lighting. Contact: 432 N. Lake St., Madison, WI 53706-1498. Tel:(800)462-0876 or (608)262-2061; Fax: (608)263-3160; E-mail: custserv@epd.engr. wisc.edu; Web site: http://epdwww.engr.wisc. Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation. Contractor training for utilities; certifies home performance raters. Trainings run 3-4 days and take place periodically; fees vary. HP raters must pass an exam for certification. Contact: Ed Carroll, 3120 International Ave., Madison, WI 53704. 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