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SUMMARY:2026 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:For four decades\, the National Home Performance Conference has been a launching pad for ideas\, partnerships\, and real progress in home performance\, weatherization\, and healthy housing. This milestone year is about more than looking back—it’s about building on the momentum we’ve created together and shaping the future. \nJoin us in Columbus in 2026 as thousands of contractors\, weatherization professionals\, healthy homes experts\, trainers\, program administrators\, energy auditors\, and others in residential energy efficiency gather for the latest industry education and networking.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/2026-national-home-performance-conference-trade-show/
LOCATION:Greater Columbus Convention Center\, 400 N High St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Building Performance Association
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SUMMARY:National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:For four decades\, the National Home Performance Conference has been a launching pad for ideas\, partnerships\, and real progress in home performance\, weatherization\, and healthy housing. This milestone year is about more than looking back—it’s about building on the momentum we’ve created together and shaping the future. \nJoin us in Columbus in 2026 as thousands of contractors\, weatherization professionals\, healthy homes experts\, trainers\, program administrators\, energy auditors\, and others in residential energy efficiency gather for the latest industry education and networking.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/national-home-performance-conference-trade-show-3/
LOCATION:Greater Columbus Convention Center\, 400 N High St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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SUMMARY:NCI: Residential HVAC System Performance Certification Program Part 2 – Measure\, Diagnose and Improve Poor System Performance
DESCRIPTION:Course & Workshop Details\n\n\nTwo-Day Workshop Dates: (In-Person / Anaheim)\nPart 1 – Tue April 14\, 2026 (8am – 5pm)\nPart 2 – Wed April 15\, 2026 (8am – 5pm) \nTo register online & more information CLICK HERE or call 800-633-7058 \nDescription:\nIn 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. \nPart 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 enthalpy measurements along with equipment BTUs versus delivered BTUs. The day will conclude with NCI’s exclusive Residential HVAC System Performance certification exam. \nDay 2 Course Objectives:\n• Review of test methods\, measurement and calculations\n• Temperature\, humidity and enthalpy measurement\n• Equipment BTUs versus delivered BTUs at the registers\n• Measuring airflow using NCI’s 3 test methods: Static Pressure/Fan Tables\, Balancing Hood and Duct Traverse\n• Rating operating HVAC system performance\n• Sharing findings with customers in easy to understand terms\n• Air distribution system renovation and repair\n• Review ComfortMaxx™ QuickTest™ and full test-in and test-outsoftware* \nTarget Audience:\n• Energy Improvement Contractors\n• Energy Raters\n• HVAC Contractors / Professionals\n• HVAC Technicians\n• NCI Certified Air Balancers \nLearning Units:\nQualified individuals may be eligible for NATE CEU’s\, BPI & most State CEUs. \nLearning Level:\nIntermediate Class: Content is appropriate for individuals who possess a fundamental understanding of the topic\, and have familiarity with basic terminology and methodology of the subject matter. Attendees should have the capacity to participate in instructor-led exercises requiring synthesis and application of concepts. \nSpecial Instructions: (Must attend both days unless re-certifying)\nThis class is *fee-based $100 and includes Parts 1 & 2\, workbooks and lunch. For re-certification\, you must attend Part 2 (*fee-based $50/class only\, no exam).\nRegistration: To register by phone contact NCI Customer Care at 800-633-7058. \nTo register online & more information CLICK HERE \nVisit NCI Training Schedule at http://www.ncilink.com/sceschedule \nPlease Note: *Must work within SCE territory to qualify for reduced registration fee as stated. Training is open to contractors outside of the SCE territory\, however\, full registration fee is required to participate in this program.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/nci-residential-hvac-system-performance-certification-program-part-2-measure-diagnose-and-improve-poor-system-performance/
LOCATION:NCI Training Center\, 2050 S Santa Cruz St\, Anaheim\, California\, 92805
CATEGORIES:National Comfort Institute,Southern California Edison
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SUMMARY:Power Up Your Skills: Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Training & Trade Fair
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an immersive learning experience focused on commercial heat pump water heaters. \n\n\n\n\nBoost your expertise in commercial heat pump water heaters (CHPWHs) with training and direct access to top manufacturers. This special event features a presentation from a leading thinker in Research and Design at a firm pioneering CHPWH installations\, along with interactive training\, and a manufacturer trade fair during Heat Pump Week. \nWhether you’re new to commercial HPWHs or sharpening your skills\, this event is built for the trades. Join us for an immersive learning experience in the future of water heating. \nBrought to you by PG&E Energy Centers\, Pipe Trades\, New Buildings Institute\, and the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. \nSponsored by PG&E Energy Centers. \nObjectives – participants will be able to: \n\nReceive an overview of commercial heat pump water heater technology\nGain training on how to design\, size\, and install a CHPWH system\nLearn about the different types of CHPWH systems (central\, small commercial packaged\, and more)\nExplore CHPWH technology and have questions answered directly by manufacturers
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/power-up-your-skills-commercial-heat-pump-water-heater-training-trade-fair/
LOCATION:Pipe Trades Training Center\, 780 Commercial Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:NBI
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SUMMARY:BayREN C&S Training: Introduction to CALGreen
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to equip building department staff with a clear understanding of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and its role in advancing sustainability within the state’s building sector. Participants will be introduced to the core requirements\, terminology\, and objectives of CALGreen\, providing a clear understanding of its application in both residential and non-residential construction projects. The course will also highlight key mandatory and voluntary code provision updates introduced in the 2025 CALGreen code\, ensuring participants are current with the latest standards. By the end of the course\, participants will be able to identify key components and triggers of CALGreen\, understand the compliance and enforcement process\, and recognize how CALGreen contributes to statewide and local environmental and energy-efficiency goals. \nICC CEUs: 0.1 \nInformation you provide when registering may be used by BayREN or the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as part of collecting or verifying program data and metrics. BayREN will not under any circumstances sell your information for commercial purposes.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/bayren-cs-training-introduction-to-calgreen-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:BAYREN
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Water Heater: Installation\, Decision Guidance\, and Load Shifting
DESCRIPTION:Course description: \nThis course is part of 2026 Heat Pump Week. \nPresented by Nick Brown and Gary Klein\, this webinar will look at the best practices for installing a heat pump water in residential homes. This course will help plumbers\, builders\, architects\, homeowners\, and home energy consultants understand what is different about heat pump water heaters from the water heaters they are more familiar with\, ensuring correct installations. We’ll provide a quick recap of heat pump water heater basics and then explore the retrofit process\, beginning from site preparation and installation considerations at the home\, to operation and grid flexibility that heat pump water heaters can provide. \nThe U.S. Department of Energy has recognized this course as part of PG&E Energy Center’s Heat Pump Water Heater program as Energy Skilled in Installation. Energy Skilled heat pump water heater programs include important content to prepare students to install and specify high quality\, next generation heat pump water heater systems. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nHeat pump water heater basics\nKey installation challenges for heat pump water heaters\nInstallation requirements for electrical\, plumbing connections\, and condensate drainage\nNew technological developments for heat pump water heaters\nCold climate HPWHs (split-type)\nHeat water heater operational modes\nGrid interaction\nClass survey\, closing and wrap up\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nList key considerations when preparing to replace a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater\nName examples of different heat pump system types\, including 120v equipment\nIdentify the proper installation location for a heat pump water heater system\nSummarize the different operating modes of HPWHs\nDescribe what is a CTA-2045 communication device and how it is used for grid flexibility\nDiscuss how the operation of a heat pump water heater can be managed using a CTA-2045 device and how heat pump water heaters are used within utility demand response programs
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/heat-pump-water-heater-installation-decision-guidance-and-load-shifting-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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