BetterBuiltNW (en-US)

Lessons from the Field: Ducts Inside + Heating, Cooling & Balanced Ventilation Options	5 Easy Steps for Implementing Best Practices in the Field	What does the Oregon Energy Code Require Now & Where is it Going?
New building code requirements are changing how builders approach ductwork locations, heating and cooling systems, and whole-house ventilation. This session will talk through the practical realities of moving ducts inside the thermal envelope, selecting cost-effective heating and cooling systems, and designing balanced ventilation that works reliably in every season and across changing outdoor conditions. The focus will be on real-world options, tradeoffs and field details that trades can successfully deliver while creating homes that are durable, comfortable and energy efficient.	1. How a Quality Assurance and Best Practices Program can positively impact warranty and customer experience. 2. Identifying and gathering information for easy access to those who need it. 3. Creating and using simple checklists for each task during the building process. 4. Efficiency and Accountability tips: The key to making the program work. 5. Focus on bringing HVAC ducts inside the thermal envelope and exterior envelope.	The Oregon energy code (2023 ORSC) has gone through rapid change in the last two code cycles including balanced ventilation and the complex choices of where a builder can locate the HVAC system in a new home. Furthermore, the draft code for 2026 is now available and offers more challenges for builders. Greg will explain the current choices that builders have to comply with the current code and suggest changes that builders can make to prepare for future code changes. The Energy Trust of Oregon offers builders free consultation and training for code preparations and cash incentives to build above code in the EPS New Homes offering—not a bad way to prepare for the future!

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