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SUMMARY:Blower Door Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Set-up of home and blower door; Identify the building enclosure; Depressurization versus pressurization; Interpreting basic test results; Blower Door best practices e.g. minimizing wind effect\, hose placement\, identify intentional holes and when to forego any blower door testing. Converting Blower Door test results into meaningful metrics. \nInstructor: Judy Rachel\, Home Performance Pro
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/blower-door-basics-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:OVERCOMING INSTALLATION CHALLENGES WITH HEAT PUMPS
DESCRIPTION:Heat Pumps are a big part of the solution to meeting California’s climate goals in buildings. In plain terms\, they’re reversible air conditioners and have been around for over 100 years. This session is designed for HVAC contractors\, builders\, and others who want to understand how to install heat pumps right. We will cover how heat pumps can add value to your business\, how heat pumps work and various configurations\, and how to overcome common installation hurdles. Hurdles covered include dealing with existing ductwork\, filtration requirements\, cold weather\, sizing\, and electrical requirements. We will also discuss first costs\, operating costs\, and incentives. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how focusing on heat pumps can add value to your business\nLearn what energy code requirements apply to heat pumps and how variable capacity heat pumps (VCHPs) qualify for a significant compliance credit\nStudy various installation hurdles and how to overcome them\nLearn typical first costs and operating costs\, as compared to gas furnace split systems\n\nLearning Units: \n1.5 AIA LU approved for this course0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course \nInstructors: \nNick Brown\, Build Smart Group \nBobby Hahn\, Pacific Systems Group – Bobby is the principal at Pacific System Group with 32 years in the HVACR Industry. His experience includes VRF\, Ductless\, DX Systems\, Chilled Water\, Air Quality\, Filtration and Controls. Bobby is a member of the CABEC\, IHACI\, ASHRAE\, ACCA\, MANNA and was a past board member of the Institute of Heating and Air Conditioning Industry.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/overcoming-installation-challenges-with-heat-pumps-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:3C-REN
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SUMMARY:HEAT PUMP FUNDAMENTALS: SPACE CONDITIONING AND WATER HEATING – CLASS 4: HIGH PERFORMANCE FUNDAMENTALS SERIES
DESCRIPTION:This is class 4 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each class. This series will be hosted twice throughout 2023. \n  \nHaving gained a solid understanding of high-performance building enclosures from classes 1 through 3 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals series\, participants are well-prepared for this class\, which will provide a foundation in the use of heat pumps for both space conditioning (heating and cooling) and water heating. The class will cover what a heat pump is and explain why heat pumps are essential elements of high performance buildings. Special attention will be paid to refrigerants: how heat pumps use them\, how to avoid leaks through proper installation\, and why it’s important to avoid leaks due to the damage they can cause to contractor profitability and the planet. An overview will be provided to aid in selecting\, sizing\, installing\, and commissioning heat pump equipment\, so that it performs as intended. \nLearning Objectives \nAfter attending this class\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe in lay language what a heat pump is\, its benefits\, and how it works;\nDescribe the environmental consequence of releasing small quantities of refrigerant to the atmosphere;\nDefine heat pump performance metrics and variables that differentiate different models;\nExplain the process of sizing and selecting a heat pump;\nList\, in order\, the steps for installing and commissioning a heat pump.\n\n1.5 AIA|HSW LU’s available for this course \nInstructors: \n\nDan Perunko\, Balance Point Home Performance
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/heat-pump-fundamentals-space-conditioning-and-water-heating-class-4-high-performance-fundamentals-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
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