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0 events 3 0 events, 3	1 event 4 1 event, 4 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm The AI-Ready Jobsite: Turning Field Data Into Predictable Builds (and Better Quality) August 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT The AI-Ready Jobsite: Turning Field Data Into Predictable Builds (and Better Quality) Most jobsite software wasn't built to capture what AI actually needs. The fields, timestamps, and check-ins that platforms record today were designed for tracking tasks, not for training models or powering diagnostics. That gap is the real bottleneck standing between most builders and the AI tools they're hearing so much about. This session lays out a practical path forward. We'll define the minimum viable dataset a jobsite needs to capture, show how that data supports descriptive and diagnostic analytics that	1 event 5 1 event, 5 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Overcoming Heat Pump Objections August 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT Overcoming Heat Pump Objections Description: Heat pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred space and water heating technology. California has a goal of 6 million installed heat pumps by 2030, and state policy trends indicate that new gas furnace and water heaters will not be permitted after 2030. While the path forward for heat pumps seems clear, the technology is still foreign to most homeowners. To meet the state goals, contractors and other industry professionals much arm themselves with the knowledge, backed by	0 events 6 0 events, 6	0 events 7 0 events, 7	1 event 8 1 event, 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wildfire Defense Certificate for Construction Professionals August 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT Wildfire Defense Certificate for Construction Professionals Join USGBC California for a hands-on training designed for construction professionals looking to reduce wildfire risk in homes and communities. Participants will learn practical strategies for home hardening, defensible space, fire-wise building materials, landscape design, maintenance practices, and post-fire recovery, culminating in an opportunity to earn a Wildfire Defense Certificate. Best for: Builders, contractors, remodelers, architects, and other construction industry professionals interested in wildfire resilience and community safety. Free	0 events 9 0 events, 9
1 event 10 1 event, 10 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Systems Diagnostics Module (Part 1 & 2) August 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm PDT Systems Diagnostics Module (Part 1 & 2) This eight-part Intermediate-level series is designed to elevate HVAC professionals from basic troubleshooting to advanced system diagnostics. Built on the foundation of California Quality Installation (CAQI), Maintenance (CAQM), and Service (CAQS) standards, the course guides technicians through a detailed step-by-step process: understanding reported symptoms, gathering field data, identifying root causes, and applying corrective actions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, accurate measurement, client communication, and professional judgment—skills required for modern, efficient, and code-compliant service in California's demanding HVAC environment. Part	3 events 11 3 events, 11 8:00 am - 4:30 pm NCI: Residential HVAC System Performance Certification Program Part 1 – The Key Elements of HVAC System Performance August 11 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PDT NCI: Residential HVAC System Performance Certification Program Part 1 – The Key Elements of HVAC System Performance Description: In this two-day certification course, HVAC professionals will learn how to discover and repair hidden energy-draining comfort system defects, reduce call-backs and increase customer satisfaction. Attendees will learn NCI’s exclusive System Delivered BTU method, test both new and existing installations and provide real solutions through system renovations and documented results. Part 1 will review a typical HVAC system and examine static pressure and airflow measurements, diagnostics, and repairs to improve system performance. Learn static pressure, airflow, and temperature testing principles along $50, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Real Builders & Real Answers Roundtable: Why Smart Builders Use SIPs August 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT Real Builders & Real Answers Roundtable: Why Smart Builders Use SIPs This webinar combines decades of knowledge from SIP builders with SIP commercial and residential structures. These builders will also discuss SIP builder resources and how to start your SIP construction journey. Join SIPA and a panel of SIP building experts for the EEBA Real Builders & Real Answers Roundtable. This interactive discussion will answer all your live audience questions regarding how SIPs can work for you! This forum introduces prospective builders (those on the fence about SIPs) to SIP science,, 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Systems Diagnostics Module (Part 3 & 4) August 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm PDT Systems Diagnostics Module (Part 3 & 4) This eight-part Intermediate-level series is designed to elevate HVAC professionals from basic troubleshooting to advanced system diagnostics. Built on the foundation of California Quality Installation (CAQI), Maintenance (CAQM), and Service (CAQS) standards, the course guides technicians through a detailed step-by-step process: understanding reported symptoms, gathering field data, identifying root causes, and applying corrective actions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, accurate measurement, client communication, and professional judgment—skills required for modern, efficient, and code-compliant service in California's demanding HVAC environment. Part	3 events 12 3 events, 12 8:00 am - 4:30 pm NCI: Residential HVAC System Performance Certification Program Part 2 – Measure, Diagnose and Improve Poor System Performance August 12 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PDT NCI: Residential HVAC System Performance Certification Program Part 2 – Measure, Diagnose and Improve Poor System Performance Description: In this two-day certification course, HVAC professionals will learn how to discover and repair hidden energy-draining comfort system defects, reduce call-backs and increase customer satisfaction. Attendees will learn NCI’s exclusive System Delivered BTU method, test both new and existing installations and provide real solutions through system renovations and documented results. Part 2 will cover test methods, calculations and measuring airflow using NCI’s 3 test methods: Static Pressure with Fan Tables, Balancing Hood, and Duct Traverse. Attendees will learn temperature, humidity, and $50, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Heat Pump Water Heaters: Why Split Systems Matter August 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT Heat Pump Water Heaters: Why Split Systems Matter Integrated “tower” heat pump water heaters were an important first step in electrification, but real-world installations reveal significant frustration and limitations around space, noise, comfort, condensate management, and performance. Split systems solve these challenges while delivering superior efficiency, homeowner comfort, and installation flexibility. This webinar explores how heat pump water heaters actually work, the practical problems created by integrated tower designs, and why split systems are rapidly becoming a practical solution for contractors and homeowners across single-family, manufactured, multi-family, and, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Electrical Panel Assessments – Examples for Heat Pump Installers August 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT Electrical Panel Assessments – Examples for Heat Pump Installers Description: As more California homes are electrified, heat pump installers will have to navigate electrical panel challenges such as condition, capacity, fitment, and supply chains. With panel and service upgrades being expensive and complex, it will be important to understand all options for running new circuits. In this class you will learn how to carry out visual assessments and make electrical load calculations, discuss real-world electrical panel scenarios and see examples of different solutions to ‘make it work’. Learning	2 events 13 2 events, 13 7:00 am - 8:30 am Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Training at Cedar Valley Plumbing Oxnard August 13 @ 7:00 am - 8:30 am PDT Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Training at Cedar Valley Plumbing Oxnard Event Description Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California. This free training will prepare your plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and achieve their full potential in terms of efficiency, capacity, longevity, and customer satisfaction. We’ll cover how they work, the range of models available on the market, the critical detail of air flow, and research on closet installs and condensation risk. You’ll come out prepared to add heat pump water heaters to your, 9:00 am - 10:30 am I-REN C&S Training: Intro to CALGreen (2025 Code) August 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT I-REN C&S Training: Intro to CALGreen (2025 Code) Course Description: This course focuses on Title 24, Part 11, the California Green Building Standards, incorporating the 2025 code changes that took effect January 1, 2026. We’ll review background of the code, the logistics of implementation and the specific requirements for residential and non-residential construction. ICC CEUs: 0.1 Instructor: Inbalance Green Consulting	0 events 14 0 events, 14	0 events 15 0 events, 15	0 events 16 0 events, 16
1 event 17 1 event, 17 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Systems Diagnostics Module (Part 5 & 6) August 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm PDT Systems Diagnostics Module (Part 5 & 6) This eight-part Intermediate-level series is designed to elevate HVAC professionals from basic troubleshooting to advanced system diagnostics. Built on the foundation of California Quality Installation (CAQI), Maintenance (CAQM), and Service (CAQS) standards, the course guides technicians through a detailed step-by-step process: understanding reported symptoms, gathering field data, identifying root causes, and applying corrective actions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, accurate measurement, client communication, and professional judgment—skills required for modern, efficient, and code-compliant service in California's demanding HVAC environment. Part	1 event 18 1 event, 18 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Systems Diagnostics Module (Part 7 & 8) August 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm PDT Systems Diagnostics Module (Part 7 & 8) This eight-part Intermediate-level series is designed to elevate HVAC professionals from basic troubleshooting to advanced system diagnostics. Built on the foundation of California Quality Installation (CAQI), Maintenance (CAQM), and Service (CAQS) standards, the course guides technicians through a detailed step-by-step process: understanding reported symptoms, gathering field data, identifying root causes, and applying corrective actions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, accurate measurement, client communication, and professional judgment—skills required for modern, efficient, and code-compliant service in California's demanding HVAC environment. Part	2 events 19 2 events, 19 10:00 am - 11:00 am Ask the Experts: Energy Compliance & Modeling August 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT Ask the Experts: Energy Compliance & Modeling Event Description Join us for an office-hours style open discussion focused on energy code compliance and performance modeling. This interactive session gives participants direct access to experts who can help clarify Energy Code requirements, compliance forms, modeling approaches, and energy modeling software. Bring your questions and real-world project challenges! The conversation will be guided by the needs and questions of attendees. The session will be led by Grant Murphy of In Balance Green Consulting, one of 3C-REN’s Energy Code Coaches., 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Operating a Heat Pump – Best Practices to Minimize Call Backs August 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT Operating a Heat Pump – Best Practices to Minimize Call Backs Description: Heat pumps are inherently different from gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take the time to educate clients, homeowners, and other users on these differences to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. This class will outline best practices for the system operation of ducted and ductless mini-splits, unitary heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. Learning Outcomes: As a result of attending this class, participants will be able to: Explain the differences in operation	2 events 20 2 events, 20 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling August 20 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling Course Description: As the electricity grid gets cleaner, electricity is becoming a more attractive choice for home designers and builders. Renewable energy is growing, and many cities now limit fossil‑fuel systems in new homes. These changes make it easier to cut residential greenhouse gas emissions and work toward zero‑net‑energy goals. In this webinar, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance explains how electric heat pumps can improve efficiency and reduce emissions in both new and existing homes. He covers the Free, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Introduction to Residential HVAC Design August 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT Introduction to Residential HVAC Design Event Description This class will cover the basics of residential HVAC design following the industry standard and code-referenced ACCA Manuals J, S and D. It will discuss the four steps of the design process: Collecting information about the house. Performing load calculations (Manual J) Selecting equipment appropriate to the load calculations (Manual S) Design a duct system for efficiency and comfort (Manual D) It will also discuss some of the new technologies and software that has reduced the time it	0 events 21 0 events, 21	0 events 22 0 events, 22	0 events 23 0 events, 23
0 events 24 0 events, 24	0 events 25 0 events, 25	1 event 26 1 event, 26 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges and Solutions August 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges and Solutions Description: Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different comfort requirements for different areas in a home. Many customers and contractors new to heat pump installations recognize the advantages of multi-split systems using a single outdoor unit to run multiple air handlers but could cause unintended discomfort if those installations are not carried out carefully. This class will focus on various approaches to zone control for efficient and comfortable outcomes and will compare traditional zoning with multi-split systems, multiple	2 events 27 2 events, 27 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Practical and Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Meeting Hot Water Demand with Heat Pump Water Heaters August 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT Practical and Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Meeting Hot Water Demand with Heat Pump Water Heaters Course Description: On average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further reduce residential water use in ways that do not feel like conservation to customers. In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our, 9:00 am - 11:00 am I-REN C&S Training: Embodied Carbon & Passive House August 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT I-REN C&S Training: Embodied Carbon & Passive House Course Description: The Passive House standard has empowered design and construction teams to dramatically lower operational energy use and carbon emissions while increasing comfort, health, and resilience. Consequently, many Passive House practitioners seek to expand their climate-mitigation impact by systematically reducing a building's embodied carbon emissions. In this course, we’ll deconstruct the meaning of embodied carbon, the frameworks for understanding it, and its role in building delivery. We’ll look at the tools, the strategies, and case studies. Learners will emerge	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29	0 events 30 0 events, 30
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