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SUMMARY:Wildfire Resilience and Passive House
DESCRIPTION:Part 6 of 9  \nWith the growing occurrence of devastating wildfires\, there’s an imperative to make buildings fire safe and resilient. Passive House can support a clear pathway to achieve these goals. The class will review the latest science on wildfires and building safety\, including the interplay among building structure\, the surrounding landscape\, community\, and the Passive House methodology. We will dive into a toolkit with specific steps for analyzing and implementing fire resilient Passive House strategies for your next building project. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nContext of fire weather\, wildfires\, and urban conflagration.\nPriorities for building\, landscape\, and community hardening against wildfire threats\nHow Passive House characteristics can support fire resilience\nOptimization of fire resilience and Passive House goals\nExamples\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nOutline the threats that buildings\, property\, and people face due to the growing frequency of wildfires\nDescribe critical weaknesses and failures in site and building design that compromise fire resilience\nOutline attributes\, details\, and quality control aspects of Passive House design and construction that support wildfire resilience\nDescribe code\, landscaping\, and community strategies for strengthening fire resilience and the opportunities for Passive House to be implemented to enhance effectiveness
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/wildfire-resilience-and-passive-house/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:BPI’s Healthy Housing Principles: An overview of a new\, free\, and innovative course for CA residents Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Eight Principles of Healthy Housing are important for understanding how homes affect occupant health\, comfort\, safety\, and durability. These principles\, such as “Keep it Dry” and “Keep it Pest Free”\, are essential knowledge for contractors\, HVAC technicians\, real estate professionals\, community health workers\, and homeowners wanting to create healthier living environments. \nThe Healthy Housing Principles course sits at the intersection of housing quality\, occupant health\, and energy efficiency; a critical focus area in the push for electrification\, and driven by the evidence that indoor environments significantly influence respiratory health\, injury risk\, and chronic disease outcomes. \nIn this webinar\, participants will be introduced to the Eight Principles of Healthy Housing while also learning about a new\, free\, self-paced online course designed to support preparation for the BPI Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate Exam. We’ll explore each principle and demonstrate the course’s engaging video-based lessons\, interactive activities\, and real-world examples. Attendees will also learn about the course structure\, available resources\, and how to access the training at no cost. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\n1. Identify some of the Eight Principles of Healthy Housing and explain their importance in creating safe\, healthy\, and durable homes.\n2. Describe how healthy housing concepts apply to the work of contractors\, HVAC technicians\, real estate professionals\, community health workers\, and homeowners.\n3. Navigate the free online Healthy Housing Principles course and locate key learning resources and interactive content.\n4. Explain how the course aligns with the BPI Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate Exam and supports exam preparation. \nPresenters:\nKatie Consales\, Building Performance Institute (BPI)\nKatie oversees BPI’s Technical Department\, which ensures all certification processes align with BPI/ANSI standards. Katie entered the building performance industry in 2017\, and enjoys bringing the highly technical together with the practical to keep homeowners safe and healthy\, and to keep industry professionals informed and ready to do the same. She has worked as a home energy auditor\, home inspector\, QA inspector\, technical trainer\, weatherization crew supervisor\, QA manager\, and program manager. She currently holds the Building Analyst Technician and Building Analyst Professional certifications. Katie lives and works from her home state of New Jersey\, and enjoys hiking the many trails throughout the garden state. \nJ. West\, hph2tc\nJ is a seasoned training and development leader with over two decades of experience designing\, delivering\, and managing innovative workforce education programs. Currently serving as Contractor Training & Development Manager at AirAdvice for Homes\, J. specializes in blended learning strategies—combining eLearning\, remote instruction\, and on the job training—to upskill professionals and strengthen brand value in the HVAC and building performance industries.\nA certified instructional designer with multiple industry credentials\, J. has led national training initiatives for organizations including the U.S. Department of Energy\, Nest Labs\, and the CEDA of Cook County. Known for creative curriculum design\, technical expertise\, and a passion for adult learning\, J brings a dynamic\, real world approach to helping organizations achieve measurable results.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/bpis-healthy-housing-principles-an-overview-of-a-new-free-and-innovative-course-for-ca-residents-webinar/
CATEGORIES:San Diego LEARN
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SUMMARY:Career Pathways for Home Energy Professionals (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThe home energy industry is rapidly expanding\, offering numerous career opportunities in energy efficiency\, solar energy\, green building performance\, and electrification. Whether you are a newcomer\, a student\, or an experienced professional\, understanding available careers is crucial. \nThis class provides an overview of diverse roles\, from entry-level to advanced positions. It focuses on essential certifications\, skills\, and responsibilities for each role. Participants will learn about key tools and technologies like energy auditing\, solar installation\, HVAC systems\, and building performance analysis. \nThe course also highlights industry trends and growth areas\, helping participants align their skills with market demands. With guidance on certification and practical tools\, participants can create a personalized career plan that meets their professional goals and industry needs. \nLearning Outcomes: \nAs a result of attending this class you can expect to learn the following \n\nDetails of career pathways in the home energy industry and the skills and certifications needed for each\nMethods for identifying which certifications align with skills and responsibilities needed for different roles\nThe essential tools and technologies available to enhance your performance in these roles\nHow to develop a career plan within the home energy industry\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHome Energy Professionals\nStudents\nProfessionals transitioning to the home energy industry\n\nPrerequisite(s): \n\nN/A\n\nLearning Units: \n\nN/A\n\nInstructor Information: \nSpencer Rosen \nSpencer Rosen has been in the clean energy industry for over 20 years and has a laundry list of home energy certifications. He has run his own home energy audit and whole-home upgrade company\, Energy Integrity\, for approximately 8 years. \nHe has been in many homes\, crawled around in attics\, removed low-efficiency materials and equipment\, sealed leaks\, upgraded windows\, replaced ducts\, added insulation\, upgraded heating + cooling systems\, and installed solar energy and battery systems. \nTo expand his influence\, he began participating in various rebate and advocacy programs and developed these home energy courses to empower people with the knowledge to make their homes perform better. \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: \nThis is a Webinar held via Microsoft Teams and internet access is required. Customers will receive a link to the webinar the Friday prior to the event.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/career-pathways-for-home-energy-professionals-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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SUMMARY:Case Studies and Implementation for Advanced HVAC Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:By enrolling in this course\, you agree to receive text message course reminders. To opt-out update your profile here or upon receiving your first message you will have the option to opt out by replying “STOP”. \nWith the emerging trend towards fully electrified buildings\, plus the demands from a growing IT sector\, utilities and building portfolio managers are facing growing peak demands while also seeking solutions towards decarbonization and grid resilience. This session features three emerging HVAC strategies\, with detailed case studies that can move these ideas from research to implementation. \nCarlos Duarte will present a recently published simulation study exploring how radiant cooling systems can reduce strain on the grid during peak demand hours\, evaluating numerous parameters such as the scheduling of system operation to optimize for climates. With simulations of 16 climate zones in California\, plus 14 additional climates\, these results can inform optimization for load shifting in radiant systems. \nJiwon Park will discuss a case study of an all-electric medical office building that implemented heat recovery chillers to reduce emissions\, providing a higher coefficient of performance than air-to-water heat pumps\, with a smaller equipment footprint. Results show the technical feasibility of these systems\, but also their complexity and variability\, with a proposed new metric for assessing performance in such systems. \nFinally\, Tharanga Jayarathne will describe the field implementation and validation of a novel control strategy that optimizes supply air temperature resent. Recent implementations in three commercial buildings demonstrate its potential as a cost-effective and scalable control strategy\, with energy or cost savings up to 20%. This event is free and open to the public\, and co-sponsored by PG&E and UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/case-studies-and-implementation-for-advanced-hvac-decarbonization/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:Case Studies and Implementation for Advanced HVAC Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\n\nWith the emerging trend towards fully electrified buildings\, plus the demands from a growing IT sector\, utilities and building portfolio managers are facing growing peak demands while also seeking solutions towards decarbonization and grid resilience. This session features three emerging HVAC strategies\, with detailed case studies that can move these ideas from research to implementation. \nCarlos Duarte will present a recently published simulation study exploring how radiant cooling systems can reduce strain on the grid during peak demand hours\, evaluating numerous parameters such as the scheduling of system operation to optimize for climates. With simulations of 16 climate zones in California\, plus 14 additional climates\, these results can inform optimization for load shifting in radiant systems. \nJiwon Park will discuss a case study of an all-electric medical office building that implemented heat recovery chillers to reduce emissions\, providing a higher coefficient of performance than air-to-water heat pumps\, with a smaller equipment footprint. Results show the technical feasibility of these systems\, but also their complexity and variability\, with a proposed new metric for assessing performance in such systems. \nFinally\, Tharanga Jayarathne will describe the field implementation and validation of a novel control strategy that optimizes supply air temperature resent. Recent implementations in three commercial buildings demonstrate its potential as a cost-effective and scalable control strategy\, with energy or cost savings up to 20%. This event is free and open to the public\, and co-sponsored by PG&E and UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/case-studies-and-implementation-for-advanced-hvac-decarbonization-2/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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