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Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding & The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act
This course explains how graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding acts as Continuous Insulation and, as such, can help earn tax credits/rebates and the HUD funding requirements associated with the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Prerequisite Knowledge:
The participants should have completed the overview course "Not Your Grandmother's Vinyl Siding, the Advantages of Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding.”
HSW Justification:
This course delves into the energy efficiency and carbon reduction incentives provided by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a federal tax program designed to reduce the energy demand and associated carbon emissions of our nation's building infrastructure.
Explain
- What continuous insulation (CI) is and how graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding provides CI.
Understand
- How the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentivizes and supports energy-efficient and sustainable building and design decision-making.
Know
- Why graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding is a valuable method to help earn IRA-related tax incentives and meet the pending HUD financing IECC 2021 requirements.
0.5 HSW
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Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding & Energy Code Compliance
Overview: This 0.5 credit course provides greater detail about how graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding contributes to 2021 energy codes and ASHRAE 90.1. as continuous insulation requirements, regional hurricane and high wind codes.
Prerequisite Knowledge:
The participants should have completed the overview course “Not Your Grandmother’s Vinyl Siding, the Advantages of Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding.”
HSW Justification:
Graphite polystyrene insulated vinyl siding is an approved method for meeting continuous insulation required by the 2021 International Residential Energy Code and ASHRAE 90.1 and, therefore, reduces energy consumption and associated carbon emissions. Moreover, specialized systems have been developed to meet the rigorous codes in hurricane-prone areas, underscoring their effectiveness in mitigating structural damage and enhancing occupant safety.
Define
- Define continuous insulation and how GPS insulated vinyl siding serves as continuous insulation (CI).
Identify
- Identify the difference between national, state and municipal energy codes and which ones require continuous insulation.
Locate
- Locate where the 2021 IECC residential and ASHRAE 90.1 codes have been adopted.
0.50 HSW
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