Efficiency First California

It's Not Easy Being Green: Workforce Development, Codes, & Decarbonization
2024-11-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
California and local governments have adopted ambitious climate plans and goals for their buildings, and the workforce is essential for putting those plans into action. From contractors to energy consultants to building department staff and more, the Bay Area needs sufficient trained personnel to carry out projects and ensure energy and greenhouse gas reductions are realized.
Speakers will explore the relationship between workforce development and decarbonization, provide information about existing workforce development programs and efforts, and discuss gaps and challenges. This online Forum is free and open to all.

HRV and ERV Basics
2024-11-21 09:00 - 10:30
Event Description
HRV and ERV Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be provided to enable learners to achieve the following learning objectives:

Describe how HRVs and ERVs provide fresh air into a home.
Identify the components of HRV and ERV systems.
Recognize and plan for climate and occupancy in system design.
Explain the difference between HRVs and ERVs and accurately select the appropriate system.
Understand energy savings that can be achieved through correct installation of an HRV.
Develop basic system design: understanding specifications, system types and sizing, placement, airflows, system types and configurations.

Learning Units
1 AIA LU Pending for this course
Instructor
Eric Fenno, Small Planet Supply

The Latest Tools for Building and HVAC Diagnostics
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00
Retrotec is the world’s leading manufacturer of blower door and door fan test equipment. Retrotec equipment is used around the world, by demanding professionals, to conduct residential energy audits, large building leakage tests, duct leakage tests, and clean agent integrity tests.
Join us to learn about the latest additions to the Retrotec product lineup!
This webinar will introduce a range of breakthrough products to help you easily locate air leaks, measure duct and building pressures, and get the most out of your blower door and DucTester equipment.
Our Mini Probe has been a hot item for locating air leaks and measuring building pressure. We’ve now improved it added a new component to it to give it more functionality that ever before. We’re calling this new probe the Multi Probe. It can do everything the Mini Probe can do plus make it super easy to measure static pressure in duct systems and balance ERVs.
We also have a new handheld fog emitter. There have been a lot of low-cost options that have popped up online over the past couple of years. We have tested many of them, and very few are actually made well. The AirTracer is one we are proud to put the Retrotec logo on. Not only is it low-cost, its super responsive and includes an LED indicator to let you know how much fluid is left in the cartridge.
We’ll have some other exciting announcements as well! Join us to stay in the loop!

USGBC-CA Webinar: Delivering Building Decarbonization at Home
2024-11-21 16:00 - 17:30
In this info session, we will share case studies around electrification, including lessons learned around technology deployment and community engagement.

Join us to learn about some of our recent work on electrification and building decarbonization in low-income communities in Los Angeles through our Green Homes California Program.
This initiative drives innovative, market-leading programs in communities on the frontlines of climate change. We engage with building owners, managers, and residents to drive cultural change and education that accelerates the decarbonization of existing single- and multifamily housing. We will explore several case studies around our deployment of heat pumps, EV charging, and more!
