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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Fundamentals: Operation & Installation (Part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Series Description:\n\n\n\nPart 1 of 2 – April 7\, 2026 (9am – 12pm) \nPart 2 of 2 – April 8\, 2026 (9am – 12pm) \nThis comprehensive class taught over two sessions\, offers a deep dive into the fundamentals of heat pumps: their origin\, capabilities\, operation\, and fundamentals of installation. During the course\, participants will gain practical knowledge and skills necessary for understanding the components\, function\, operating modes\, and fundamentals for installing heat pump systems. The curriculum covers the best practices in the industry. This training is not only an excellent opportunity to build your skills\, but also prepares you to earn industry-recognized credentials. This course is designed to prepare attendees for the more advanced High Performance Heat Pumps course. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nHistory of heat pumps\nPrinciples of operation\nSystem components\nModes of operation\nDefrost methods\nAirflow\nBalance point\nSecondary heat / emergency heat\nElectrical and control wiring\nRefrigerant piping\nSystem installation\nSystem evacuation and charging\nSystem performance and efficiency\nDual fuel and geothermal systems\nBasic preventive maintenance\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain differences between various types of heat pump systems\nIdentify system components and their function\nIdentify basic indoor and outdoor installation requirements\nDetermine proper refrigerant pipe sizing\nDescribe three methods commonly used to charge a system: weight\, heat and subcooling\nDefine and calculate a heat pump’s coefficient of performance and its balance point\nList the purposes of a secondary/ supplementary heat source and the operation of the emergency heat mode
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/heat-pump-fundamentals-operation-installation-part-2-of-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:2025 Energy Code in Practice: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
DESCRIPTION:Event Description \nSorting through tables and reading the fine print in the energy code may get you the specific language of the code\, but what does that really mean in practice? In this series\, we’ll walk through key components for each building occupancy type\, providing sample details\, photos of installations and potential pitfalls to avoid. Highlighting 2025 changes throughout\, this course is intended for designers\, builders and building officials. Bring your questions and join in the discussion.\na. Single Family Residential (SFR)\nb. SFR Additions + Alterations\nc. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) – THIS COURSE!\nd. Multi-family Residential\ne. Non-Residential \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the metrics and standards used in the energy code for evaluating energy performance and indoor air quality\, and how choices for electric or gas equipment may impact compliance with those standards.\nWithin each building type\, review key mandatory measures related to energy performance\, ventilation\, refrigerants and insulation and review potential challenges for integration into design and construction.\nReview the prescriptive “recipe card” approach versus a building performance approach and discuss when to use each strategy to best incorporate energy efficiency and healthy interior environments into the specific project design.\nRecognize where barriers or stumbling blocks may occur within permitting and construction and tips for documentation to smooth out the process\, ultimately increasing the energy efficiency\, health and safety of our buildings.\n\nLearning Units \n\n1.5 AIA LUs will apply for this course\n0.15 ICC CEUs will apply for this course\n1.50 CEA CEUs will apply for this course\n\nInstructors \nJennifer Rennick\, In Balance Green Consulting \nGrant Murphy\, In Balance Green Consulting \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/2025-energy-code-in-practice-accessory-dwelling-units-adus/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:3C-REN
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SUMMARY:High Temperature and Hydronic Heat Pump Manufacturers Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Several building types rely upon high-temperature (180F+) water for processes like hydronic space heating\, final-cycle dishwashing\, and sanitization. Until recently\, heat pump technology was limited to lower temperature applications. But the heat pump market is evolving rapidly\, and several products capable of producing 180F to 194F are now available for multifamily and commercial buildings like hospitals\, gyms\, and breweries. \n  \nJoin us on April 8th at 10am Pacific to hear from high-temp heat pump manufacturers and learn more about this exciting emerging technology.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/high-temperature-and-hydronic-heat-pump-manufacturers-roundtable/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:NBI
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