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SUMMARY:Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nElectrification is taking hold in California – gas water heaters are being phased out in the Bay Area by 2027 and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transition from gas to electricity will spark giant demand for all trades\, including plumbers. In this class\, Electrify My Home will introduce unique business opportunities for plumbers with a focus on heat pump water heaters\, strategies for collaborating with other trades (e.g.\, electricians)\, and the importance of comprehensive electrification planning. \nLearning Outcomes: \nAs a result of attending this class you can expect to learn the following \n\nFactors driving the market for electric water heaters\nThe percentage of homes in California that have gas water heaters and why they are being phased out\nWhy heat pump water heaters can be helpful for the electrical grid\nThe importance of Electrify My Home’s approach to ‘good electrification’\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nPlumbers\nBuilders\nContractors\nMaintenance Personnel\n\nPrerequisite(s): \n\nN/A\n\nLearning Units: \n\nN/A\n\nInstructor Information: \nLarry Waters \nLarry Waters is the founder of Electrify My Home\, a first-of-its-kind electrification company specializing in residential electrification and workforce training. Larry has over 40 years of HVAC trade experience in service\, installation\, sales\, and management with a specialization in home performance. In early 2014 Larry’s focus shifted to replacing gas furnaces with high-efficiency heat pumps. Larry is NATE and BPI-certified and serves on multiple boards and committees aiming at propelling the movement to #ElectrifyEfficiently. \nLearning Level: \nIntermediate Class: Content is appropriate for individuals who possess a fundamental understanding of the topic and have familiarity with basic terminology and methodology of the subject matter. Attendees should have the capacity to participate in instructor-led exercises requiring synthesis and application of concepts. \nSpecial Instructions: \nThis is a live webinar presented via Microsoft Teams and internet access is required.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrification-opportunities-for-plumbers/
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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