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SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Forum Overview\nACEEE’s 2024 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum will bring together a diverse group of speakers from across government\, industry\, and advocacy groups to discuss opportunities and challenges for energy efficiency policy at the dawn of a new presidential term and the 119th Congress. \nThe Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have started to put the largest federal investments in energy efficiency in U.S. history to work. We will look at successes and challenges in the rollout of these funds and at lessons about how to improve these programs. We also know that these bills were not enough to meet the needs for transformative change to address the climate crisis. \nAt the same time\, efficiency policies and programs are increasingly under attack by opponents with a political philosophy that shuns spending and regulation for any purpose. We will look at whether the results of the 2024 election bolster an effort to use current programs as a springboard for real climate action or require a full-throated defense of energy efficiency’s benefits. \nThe 2024 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum will gather stakeholders from the federal government\, states\, industry\, the environmental movement\, and affected communities to share lessons learned from the past few years\, and how we can bring even greater benefits of energy efficiency to the American people. \nWe tentatively plan two keynote speakers and three sessions focused on: \n\nBuildings – combining efficiency and electrification in existing buildings\nIndustry – spurring transformation to decarbonize key industries\nTransportation – the role of electric vehicles in efficient transportation systems\n\nRegistration to open September 10\, 2024. \nRegistration Rates \n\nEarly Bird: $245 (register by 11/1/24) \nRegular: $300 (after 11/1/24)
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/energy-efficiency-policy-forum/
LOCATION:The National Press Club\, 529 14th Street NW\, Washington\, D.C\, 20045
CATEGORIES:ACEEE
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SUMMARY:Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) – In Partnership with Ventura County Contractors Association
DESCRIPTION:Heat pump water heaters are where California is headed\, and this workforce education aims to smooth that transition. Learn from experts how to install heat pump water heaters so they provide reliable and efficient hot water on your projects. Designed for plumbers and HVAC technicians with hands-on material\, this training will be useful to all audiences. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand why we need HPWHs\nDistinguish how HPWHs are different from typical water heaters\nAcquire practical skills through a hands-on demonstration on installing a HPWH in a closet\nUnderstand the importance of Air Flow\nExplore the do’s and don’ts of installation based on real-life examples\n\nInstructors \nNick Brown\, Build Smart Group \nGary Klein\, Gary Klein & Associates
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/installing-heat-pump-water-heaters-hpwh-in-partnership-with-ventura-county-contractors-association/
LOCATION:Hansen’s Plumbing\, 2686 Johnson Dr Ste 203\, Ventura\, California
CATEGORIES:3C-REN
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SUMMARY:Retrofitting Crawlspaces for Health\, Moisture Management\, and Wildfire Safety
DESCRIPTION:Many existing crawlspaces require remediation prior to other energy upgrade work in the house can proceed\, including attic or electrification upgrades. This course examines retrofits of vented and unvented crawlspaces\, the tradeoffs between each crawlspace assembly and the crawlspace assembly’s impact on the home’s overall performance and comfort.  From home durability to occupant safety and comfort\, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will address moisture and vapor sources\, rodent control\, as well as strategies to reduce wildfire ember intrusion.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/retrofitting-crawlspaces-for-health-moisture-management-and-wildfire-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:Building Electrification Fundamentals 1 - BE & Me (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nHave you ever wondered how electric technologies may impact you\, your home\, or your workplace? Or wondered what impacts they may have on your energy consumption\, costs\, or even the environment? If so\, you are not alone and you won’t want to miss out on this class. This class\, taught by Robert Hagstrom from SCEs Engineering team\, will lightly cover a variety of topics related to Climate and Sustainability Goals\, the value of electric technologies\, and how to make sure you’re ready to future proof your home or business\, and more. In addition to the topics covered attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an open forum where they can have their general electrification questions addressed by our experts. Be sure to join us for this basic overview of Building Electrification concepts\, and the impacts on SCE customers. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to California’s Sustainable Energy Goals\nIntroduction to Electric Technologies\nValue and benefits of Electric Technologies & what makes them worth it\nOverview of Rebates and Incentives\nInevitable Improvement\, Sense of Urgency\, & Futureproofing Yourself\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding of sustainable energy goals and what is needed to achieve them\nFamiliarization with energy end-uses that can be electrified\, current state\, and trends\nRecognition of electrification benefits in many categories\nUnderstanding of the value of adopting better and cleaner technologies\nAn overview of incentive and rebate program offerings\nDrivers of current trends in sustainability\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nGeneral Audience\nHomeowners\nResidential Installers\nCommercial Installers\nDesigners\nPlanners\nEngineers\nEnergy Managers\nFacility Owners/Operators\n\nLearning Units: N/A \nLearning Level: \nBasic Class: Content is introductory in nature and requires no prerequisite knowledge or experience to grasp the concepts or participate in exercises. Basic educational activities and materials are meant to establish a foundation of knowledge and competence that will be expanded upon in practice or in higher level seminars and workshops. \nSpecial Instructions:\nThis is a Webinar class and internet access is required. Customers will receive a link the Friday prior to the event. \n\n\n\n Add to Cart\n\n\n\n Add to Cart
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/building-electrification-fundamentals-1-be-me-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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SUMMARY:Right-Sizing Plumbing in Homes and Apartment Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Description: Effective July 1\, 2024\, the Appendix M\, Peak Water Demand Calculator (WDC) became part of the California Plumbing Code. Instead of using flow rates and flush volumes from the 1940s\, the WDC will allow you to “right-size” the cold and hot water distribution systems in homes and apartment buildings using modern information about flow rates and simultaneous use. Does this sound like a snoozer? Actually\, it is an environmentally responsible solution that can save energy\, time\, money\, and water. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nShare the results of the study used to support the petition for the adoption proceeding\nProvide an overview of how to use Appendix M in single-family and multi-family projects\nProvide case studies that show how using the WDC can save $500-$1\,000 per apartment in first costs\nIdentify and enable connection with members of the Passive House community who want to learn how to use the WDC in their upcoming projects\n\nPresenter: \nGary Klein of Gary Klein and Associates (garykleinassociates.com)
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/right-sizing-plumbing-in-homes-and-apartment-buildings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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SUMMARY:Boiler Basics for Energy Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:This safety & operation efficiency seminar compliments our “Boiler Water Treatment for Energy Efficiency” seminar. Owners and operators of boilers will receive an explanation of boiler controls\, interlock safeties and combustion air requirements. They will also be presented with techniques which may help improve boiler and distribution system operation as well as increased efficiency. Air quality and boiler operation guidelines will also be discussed.\n\nPaul Howland has over 50 years of experience in Boiler & HVAC systems operation and maintenance. After serving in the US Navy as a Boiler Technician\, he worked at many large central heating and refrigeration plants as a Steam Engineer and instrument technician and moved on to manage large factory automation projects Hewlett-Packard\, Beckman Instruments\, and Emerson Electric\, while attending college.  Beginning as Central Plant Manager\, Paul retired from the University of California\, Irvine after 22 years as Executive Director of Facilities Management and two years as Facilities Director at CSU Long Beach. Paul is currently an instructor for the Building Operator Certification (BOC) program and an instructor with UC Irvine Department of Continuing Education in the Facilities Management Certificate program. Paul is also the COE of Hydro-Convergent Technologies Inc providing energy and water conservation solutions. \n*Course qualifies for BOC maintenance of certification points toward BOC Level I or Level II credential. For more info\, www.theboc.info
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/boiler-basics-for-energy-efficiency/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:SoCalGas
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