Palmer Energy Fair on Friday!

ACHP Friends and Students:

Below is a flier for the Palmer Energy Efficiency Fair and Ice Cream Social held this Friday night at the Palmer Depot. Alaska Craftsman Home Program will be presenting at the event and will also have an informational booth. Join us from 6-9pm for Ice Cream and Energy FUN!

Have an efficient day :)

Obtain your Residential Endorsement!

Trying to aquire your Residential Contractor Endorsement? Look no further!

If you're a General Contractor, obtaining your Residential Endorsment is easy. First of all, it is a requirement from the state that you take an ACHP course, which we call "Advanced Cold Climate Homebuilding Techniques." We give a test at the end of the 16 hour course, and a certificate that allows you to apply for your Residential Endorsement. Our next Advanced Cold Climate Homebuilding Techniques Class in Anchorage is scheduled for April 28 & 29, 2010, from 8am-5pm both days. Registration is required and class size is limited. Call (907) 258-2247 for more information and registration.

After taking our course, you'll need to register for the Alaska State Residential Endorsement Exam. For exam registration, contact Prometric via their website at: http://www.prometric.com/Alaska/Construction.htm or by calling Prometric Call Center at 1(800) 280-3926

The next Residential Endorsement Exam date for Anchorage is May 3, 2010. The cutoff date for registering for that exam is April 16, 2010. A $75 exam registration fee is required.

After passing the State of Alaska Exam, you're ready to apply for your Residential Contractor Endorsement! The application is available here. Please be aware that your passing test scores are valid for only 12 months. All of the above items will need to be completed before your test scores expire.

Confused? Check out the State of Alaska Website for more detailed information.

For questions about eligibility and
licensing requirements, contact:
State of Alaska, Department of Commerce,
Community and Economic Development,
Division of Corporations, Business and
Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: 907.465.2534

If you're in an area other than Anchorage, your testing schedule is a little different. We teach Advanced Cold Climate Homebuilding Techniques all over the state, on an as-needed basis. Contact us for scheduling information! (907) 258-2247

Response to Allen

Allen,

The BTU load of 53,300 BTU is based on the Winter design temperature at your location. I dont believe there is a way in the software to extract the BTU loss at 50degrees. You may contact AHFC to ask specifically but I doubt if this can be determined.

Chuck

Jamison Peters Response

Jamison,

If a home rated ar 5 Star in 1996, it would be reasonable to expect it to rate the same today if the home has not changed and the software for the rating is the same. I am not sure if AkWarm was in use in 1996. You could get the transition date from Easy Rater to AkWarm from AHFC. Another issue would be the window efficiency, if the energy value of the windows could not be re-established or if any of the window seals have failed, the windows would have to be entered as a default value which may take the rating down to a 4 Star Plus. It would be helpful to have a copy of the initial 1996 rating to compare the input values.

Chuck

Cheryl Chestnut Response

Cheryl,

Yes, I do remember your unique home. The name of the tubing is "Radiant Roll", it is no longer manufactured. If I remember correctly, the operating temperature can be as high as 150 degrees F bur normally should be operated at as low a temperature as possible to keep your floor comfortable. I hope this answers your Questions.

Chuck

ACHP is going to Kenai!

Don't miss out on these FREE consumer workshops the last weekend in January, the 30th & 31st at Lowes of Kenai. We're putting on 8 different energy efficiency workshops for the AHFC rebate program from 8-5 on Saturday and Sunday. Schedule as follows:

Saturday, January 30:
8:00am Building Science Basics
10:00am Air tightness
1:00pm Ice Dams
3:00pm Lighting & Appliances

Sunday, January 31:
8:00am Heating & Hot Water
10:00am Doors & Windows
1:00pm Insulation
3:00pm Ventilation

Please call to register! 907-258-2247. A full description of these workshops is available under the "consumer classes" page on our website.


Continuing education is also available for Realtors, Residential Builders and Residential Appraisers.