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SUMMARY:AC & HP Air Distribution Parts 1-4
DESCRIPTION:This is the first four-parts of an eight-part series for HVAC professionals\, from beginners to those with intermediate experience. It covers foundational principles of ducted air distribution systems and processes for Quality Installation (QI)\, Quality Maintenance (QM)\, and Quality Service (QS) for residential and light commercial systems in California.\nThis evening series equips participants with skills to design\, install\, commission\, maintain\, service\, diagnose\, and verify ducted airflow systems\, ensuring they are safe\, reliable\, and energy-efficient. \n12/4/2024\, 6:00-8:15pm Part 1: Importance of air distribution in HVAC systems\, duct design\, airflow rates\, velocities\, static pressures\, terminal diffuser/grille types\, and airflow instruments.\nPart 2: Fundamental characteristics of air and the psychrometric chart from the perspective of installers and service technicians. \n12/5/2024\, 6:00-8:15pm Part 3: HVAC duct design methods\, focusing on the Equal Friction Method\, including rules\, principles\, and examples for determining duct sizes and airflow requirements.\nPart 4: Practical application of the Equal Friction Method in designing residential and commercial duct systems\, including heat load calculations\, friction loss adjustments\, duct layout planning\, and friction rate calculations. Concludes with hands-on examples and commissioning preparations. \n\n\nDate & Time\n\n\n\n\n\nDec 4\, 2024 06:00 PM\nDec 4\, 2024 07:15 PM\nDec 5\, 2024 06:00 PM\nDec 5\, 2024 07:15 PM
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/ac-hp-air-distribution-parts-1-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:San Diego LEARN
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SUMMARY:Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) – In Partnership with SLO County Builders Exchange
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 with hands-on material\, this training will be useful to all audiences. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nThis event is part of a series in partnership with local contractor associations. Check out the event flyer to learn more! \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-slo-county-builders-exchange/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:3C-REN
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SUMMARY:Balanced Ventilation for Better Health\, Comfort\, and Energy Efficiency: System Types\, Install Strategies\, Duct Design and Critical Details
DESCRIPTION:More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings\, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performance-based design and installation practices that lead to effective ventilation and filtration systems. Examples of completed\, high-efficiency systems are presented to show how they were built and commissioned\, with instructor Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance sharing lessons learned so others can avoid repeating them. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nEquipment selection criteria: Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) or Heat Recover Ventilator (HRV)\nHeat recovery cores and their efficiencies\nFan motor types\nFan motor power and install issues that increase power consumption\nIntegrated with HVAC vs stand alone systems\nControl strategies\nLocating the system to maximize performance\nProper ducting for ventilation systems\nDuct materials – where to use metal\nHow to size ducts for low static systems\nDuct layout options\nOutside Intake and exhaust grills\nEmber and smoke intrusion\nRoom intake and exhaust grills\nGrill sizing and sound\nFilters\, how many\, how big and where do we need them\nLow energy\, high efficacy\, recirculating air filter\nCommissioning balanced ventilation systems\nMeasuring system energy performance\nMeasuring effective heat recovery
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/balanced-ventilation-for-better-health-comfort-and-energy-efficiency-system-types-install-strategies-duct-design-and-critical-details/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:Building Electrification Fundamentals 2 - Overview of BE (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nHave Energy Efficiency (EE)\, Building Electrification (BE)\, Transportation Electrification (TE)\, and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so\, we look forward to you joining us for an Overview of Building Electrification! This class\, the second in a BE series\, being offered by the Energy Education Centers (EECs) will expand upon topics introduced in ‘Building Electrification and Me’. \nTaught by Kavita Rodrigues from the EECs\, this class will provide attendees with an expanded understanding of what BE is and how it will help California to achieve its ambitious climate goals. Participants will learn about the common misconceptions that are frequently held about electrification technologies\, their applications\, and how they can realize the overall benefits of electrification. \nInstructor Information: \nKavita Rodrigues \nKavita Rodrigues is an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Advisor at Southern California Edison. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from Manipal\, India and a Master of Building Science from USC. \nKavita’s career in architecture began in 2001 and has been centered on the idea ‘Form Follows Climate’. Her interest in sustainable design has been a driving force in her educational and career choices\, from designing passive houses in India to designing Zero Net Energy homes in California. \nIn 2011\, she was recruited by SCE to join the New Construction Services team\, reviewing projects and providing technical support to builders of energy efficient homes for the California Advanced Homes Program (CAHP). In 2018 Kavita helped design the Clean Energy and Resiliency Rebuild Program (CLEAR) for victims of natural disasters\, and the all-electric extension of CAHP. \nKavita presently works at SCE’s Energy Education Center creating and developing curriculum on Building Electrification and Decarbonization with the hope of educating a wide range of audiences on California’s climate goals\, the urgent need for decarbonizing the building sector\, and how building electrification will play a key role in the clean energy transition. \nAgenda: \n\nCalifornia’s Clean Climate Goals and Pathway 2045\nThe Basics of Building Electrification\nThe Relationship Between EE\, BE\, TE\, and DERs\nTechnology and Cost Trends\nDemystifying BE\nBE Preparedness\nFuture of Fossil Fuels in Buildings\nQuestion and Answers\n\nLearning Outcomes: \nAt the conclusion of this class participants will be able to: \n\nClearly define California’s climate goals and steps needed to achieve them\nCommunicate what BE is and what technologies are available\nExplain how EE\, BE\, TE\, and DERs will interact\nDescribe the steps needed to be prepared for an electric transition\nDiscuss the pros and cons of various clean fuel sources\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nGeneral Audience\nHomeowners\nResidential Installers\nCommercial Installers\nDesigners\nPlanners\nEngineers\nEnergy Managers\nFacility Owners/Operators\n\nPrerequisite(s): \n\nNone\n\nLearning Units: \n\nN/A\n\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 to the webinar the Friday prior to the event.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/building-electrification-fundamentals-2-overview-of-be-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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