B4) Oregon Commercial Energy Code Overview and Best Practices
Wednesday, April 17 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Presented by Blake Shelide, PE, Facilities Engineer, Energy Planning and Innovation, Oregon Dept. of Energy and Paul Vinje, Chief Plans Examiner, City of Hillsboro

Boulder Falls Inn Conference Center – Lebanon, Oregon

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Class Description

This session will provide an overview of Oregon energy code history and recent energy code policy developments. Attendees will learn about the requirements of the current energy code (2021 Oregon Efficiency Specialty Code, based on ASHRAE 90.1-2019), including the envelope, mechanical, and electrical requirements.  The session will also include information on what will be changing in the next code cycle (2024 OEESC, based on ASHRAE 90.1-2022), specific Oregon amendments, compliance forms, and day-to-day knowledge of what to look for in code reviews. Key energy efficiency provisions will be highlighted in a discussion-based, instructor-led format. Code compliance pathways will be discussed, and resources for additional information will be provided.

Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.

Learning Objectives

• Better understanding of the provisions in the 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC), based on ASHRAE 90.1-2019 and upcoming 2024 OEESC, based on ASHRAE 90.1-2022
• Increased knowledge and confidence for conducting energy code plan review and inspection

About our Presenter

Blake Shelide serves as a Facilities Engineer with the Oregon Department of Energy, providing technical expertise for a number of ODOE programs. Blake is a licensed mechanical engineer in Oregon, and his career has included work as a design engineer and consultant which involved engineering and implementing energy efficiency projects, tracking energy consumption, and performing energy audits. With ODOE, Blake is the lead for ODOE’s role with commercial energy codes and standards and serves on the Construction Industry Energy Board. Blake also has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

Paul Vinje is the Chief Plans Examiner at the City of Hillsboro and has worked in the construction industry for 20 years before joining the City in 2003. He has worked hard to become one of only few Master Code Professionals in the state of Oregon. Outside of the office, Paul takes great pride in his teenage daughters, who keep him busy with their activities in school and art.

Class Materials/Books to Reference

ASHRAE 90.1-2019, 2021 OEESC, ASHRAE 90.1-2022, 2024 OEESC (draft)

Target Audience

Building officials and inspectors who are responsible for energy code review.

Level of Expertise

Beginner to Intermediate

Continuing Education: ICC Preferred Provider Approved CEUs

This course offers six in-person hours; 0.6 ICC CEUs.

OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.

ICC PPP CEUs: 6 hours / 0.6 CEUs

An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.

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