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The Energy Systems Laboratory is committed to the education and professional development of students, leaders, and practitioners at the state, national, and international level. Throughout the year, the ESL engages in numerous professional development activities.
Workshops: 
Texas Senate Bill 5 Legislation requires the ESL to develop and administer a state-wide training program for municipal building inspectors who seek to become code-certified inspectors. To accomplish this, the Laboratory developed the Energy Code Workshops, which are based on the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as published by the International Code Council (ICC). Three workshops are offered: Residential Energy Code Training, Commercial Energy Code Training, and ASHRAE 90.1. Additional training sessions and presentations are provided to meet specific needs of building organizations, associations, and local jurisdictions upon special requests.
Conferences: 
ESL is host to several state, national, and international energy efficiency conferences. These conferences bring together industry, government, and university leaders to discuss new innovations, policy, and collaboration in their respective spheres of influence. Upcoming conferences include:
- 2008 International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations (ICEBO) ~ Berlin, Germany - October 20-22, 2008
- 2008 Industrial Energy Technology Conference (IETC) ~ New Orleans - May 6-9, 2008
Preparation of Future Leaders: 
As part of the Texas A&M Colleges of Engineering and Architecture, the ESL employs nine current or retired professors. In addition to their management roles, these talented faculty members maintain significant teaching and graduate student loads. Each year approximately ten energy related course sections are taught. Faculty also supervise dozens of masters and doctoral students as they conduct research related to their theses and dissertations. Approximately 50 graduate and undergraduate students are employed by the ESL at any one time. Students interested in pursuing Texas A&M degrees in energy-related fields may visit the College of Engineering Academic Programs Office website or contact one of our faculty members directly.
Technical Support: 
ESL plays an important role in providing information, interpretation, and answers to policy makers, contractors, manufacturers, and the public. Most ESL staff spend a considerable portion of their time on the road, on the phone, and answering e-mail. Our goal is to provide the most complete and prompt response possible by maintaining an open-door policy. For assistance, please contact us by calling 979-862-2457 or emailing ic3_support@esl.tamu.edu. |
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These seminars are sponsored by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), funded through the United States Department of Energy under a Special Grants program.
IECC Residential Energy Code Training:
This seminar provides builders, designers, building officials, plan reviewers and inspectors with information they need to understand and achieve compliance with the energy provisions of the International Residential Code and the residential provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, as published by the International Code Council. Emphasis is on understanding the purpose and scope of the energy requirements and basic knowledge required to enforce chapters 1 through 6 of the IECC. Discussion covers how to find what you need, basic requirements and the related building science, available compliance approaches, and plan review or inspection actions that assure compliance. Click on the registration link for a complete listing of upcoming classes. 
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IECC Commercial Energy Code Training:
The State of Texas adopted an energy code through Senate Bill 5, 77th Texas Legislature. This seminar provides building officials, inspectors and design professionals with basic information they need to enforce or comply with the commercial energy provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code. Emphasis is on understanding the purpose and scope of the energy requirements and basic knowledge required to enforce chapters 1 through 3 and 8 of the IECC. Discussion covers how to find what you need, basic requirements, available compliance approaches, and plan review or inspection actions that assure compliance. Click on the registration link for a complete listing of upcoming classes.
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ASHRAE Standard 90.1:
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001 is the energy standard for commercial buildings adopted by Chapter 7 of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code and provides a range of alternatives to the “acceptable practice” approach of IECC Chapter 8. Design professionals, code officials and building owners will benefit from this course, which presents an overview of the standard, the requirements and the methods of compliance. Attendees will receive a course manual, and copies of Standard 90.1-2001 ($88) and the Standard 90.1 User's Manual ($69) will be available for purchase. Click on the registration link for a complete listing of upcoming classes.
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Energy Compliance Software:
This half-day course provides basic information about the Department of Energy's code compliance software. This workshop equips builders, designers, inspectors and plan reviewers with an understanding of the various components of this software. It will enhance the skills necessary for both designers who complete the software for submittal to the building department and of municipal employees using the reports generated for plan review and inspections. The first half of the workshop will concentrate on the residential software - RESCheck and the second half the commercial software - COMCheck. During the course of the workshop, participants will learn of the inputs necessary and how the various tools and tabs interact. Also, a detailed review of the reports and inspection checklists will be provided. Click on the registration link for a complete listing of upcoming classes.
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For more information about ESL's workshops contact Sherrie Hughes at sherriehughes@tees.tamus.edu or 979-845-9213.
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