Technical Energy Code Advisors
The Wisconsin Energy Code Technical Advisor program provides expert, no-cost, individually tailored assistance, training, and education to stakeholders across Wisconsin on the energy provisions of the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) and commercial energy code. The advisors will help code officials, raters, and design/building professionals obtain the full benefits of improved compliance through a greater understanding of code requirements, best practices and building science.
While the Energy Code Technical Advisor does not issue official code interpretations, the advisor will share best practices and tailored information to participants to help address challenging provisions in the UDC or commercial energy code.
Read more about this in this flyer: WI Energy Code Technical Advisor Fact Sheet.pdf
Program Services
Our Energy Code Technical Advisors can provide a helping hand in many ways. A few of our program services include:
- Virtual, In-Office, or Job Site Visits
- One-on-One and small group consultations
- In-Person Trainings
- Live Webinars
- Including sessions on code basics, building science, air sealing, blower door testing, and more
Recordings of past trainings can be found here. Stay tuned for upcoming events and don’t hesitate to reach out below with any questions.
Meet the team
Bill Deters, Senior Technical Specialist/New Construction Trainer
Born and raised in central Pennsylvania, William (Bill) Deters has been involved in residential and light commercial construction since 1988. Some of his roles have included manager of design and estimating departments, producing energy modeling and code compliance documents for builders nationwide, HERS ratings, experience with energy modeling software (REM/Rate, Ekotrope, Rescheck and Energy Gauge), utility rebate submittals, building code and quality assurance inspections, and residential HVAC design. Bill has certifications in ICC Residential Building, Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner, Residential Mechanical, Residential Plumbing inspector, Commercial Energy Plans Examiner, IECC/HERS Compliance Specialist, Fire Inspector I, RESNET HERS rater and RESNET QAD.
Contact Bill:
Wdeters@psdconsulting.com
Robby Oakley, Senior Technical Specialist
Robby graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2020 with a BS in Sustainability and Renewable Energy Systems. He joined PSD in 2021 and provides quality assurance for the Wisconsin FOCUS ON ENERGY® Residential New Construction Program. Robby performs comprehensive quality assurance inspections on homes, this includes conducting Blower Door, Duct Tightness, and Mechanical Ventilation tests. He is also a RESNET Quality Assurance Designee and has reviewed hundreds of RESNET certified homes in REM/Rate and Ekotrope.
Outside of his quality assurance duties, Robby also provides technical support to Raters, Builders, and internal staff that participate in utility programs. He is also a certified trainer for Duct Testing and Air Leakage Infiltration testing.
Contact Robby:
(608)-250-0654
Roakley@psdconsulting.com
PSD has been at the forefront of the energy efficiency industry for over twenty years, developing and delivering integrated solutions and support from a staff of seasoned energy efficiency trainers, program administrators, engineers, building scientists, and software developers. They know what works in practice—not just in theory.
Who should participate
This program is designed to support and assist code officials, home builders, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, site superintendents, energy raters, material supply houses, and others working in residential and commercial construction.
Events
Wisconsin Advisory Council on Building Sustainability Meeting
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Wisconsin Advisory Council on Building Sustainability (CBS) is an advisory body on the code adoption process. Meetings are posted on the CBS webpage linked above.
Wisconsin Residential Heating and Insulation
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Insulating homes properly is an important part of improving the overall energy efficiency of our homes. This 1-hour course will help us better understand why insulation is needed and how insulation works. 1 hour continuing education.
Learning Objectives:
1-Understand heat transfer
2-Discuss the thermal performance of varies insulation types
3-Identify building code requirements for insulation
4-Recall best practices for installing insulation
Wisconsin Energy Codes Collaborative- June meeting
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
During WI Energy Codes Collaborative sessions, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new resources and trainings that address code compliance issues, learn about the code adoption process and ways to advance building energy codes, and share your experiences and goals for energy codes in Wisconsin.
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to info@wienergycodes.org