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SUMMARY:CALGreen Code – 2025 Update
DESCRIPTION:Event Description \nThis course focuses on Title 24\, Part 11\, the California Green Building Standards\, incorporating the 2025 code changes that take effect January 1\, 2026. We’ll review background of the code\, the logistics of implementation and the specific requirements for residential and non-residential construction. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand CAL Green compliance process for residential and nonresidential projects\, highlighting changes in the 2025 code.\nBecome familiar with CAL Green mandatory measures and green building benefits of each\nUnderstand Tier 1 and Tier 2 options.\nLearn tools and best practices for submitting and reviewing compliance documentation
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/calgreen-code-2025-update/
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SUMMARY:Intro to Passive House Trades
DESCRIPTION:Event Description \nPHN’s Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics\, review of typical construction types\, windows and installation\, air barriers and insulation\, and new\, innovative PH products. It is crucial when working on Passive House buildings to properly install components\, understand how to correctly implement design details and assess and plan for the current and future performance of the building. This live online course is accompanied by mini video tutorials for various PH product installations\, plus incorporates actual building of Passive House details relevant to the US construction industry. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the five key principles of Passive House projects\nSummarize typical materials and methods used for insulation and air barriers on Passive House projects\nExplain challenging details seen on wood and steel framed construction projects and propose solutions on how these can be overcome\nDescribe the common approaches for air barrier application and insulation installation on residential and commercial projects\nExplain systems that can be used to provide space conditioning and ventilation on Passive House projects\nDescribe how lighting selections and lighting controls impact electrical energy usage on a project\nSummarize the difference between quality control vs. quality assurance\, along with attributes of each concept\nDescribe the documentation requirements needed for passive house certification and identify how it overlaps with the overall quality assurance process
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/intro-to-passive-house-trades/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:IRA Part 3: Pairing IRA funds with Real Estate Loans and Go Green Programs
DESCRIPTION:Event Description \nInflation Reduction Act Part 3: Pairing IRA funds with Real Estate Loans and Go Green Programs \nIRA funding is coming\, bringing huge potential for energy-efficiency upgrades at an affordable cost. By understanding the programs coming\, you can help clients maximize their savings – on both their installation costs and utility bills. \nLearning Objectives \n\nConventional loan-stacking strategies for clients with IRA funds\nHUD and FHA program opportunities for income-qualified clients to combine energy-efficiency improvements with IRA funds to lower home ownership costs\nStatewide grants and loan opportunities to help clients finance energy-efficiency improvements in their home purchases
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/ira-part-3-pairing-ira-funds-with-real-estate-loans-and-go-green-programs/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Retaining Profit – Minimizing Call Backs on Heat Pump Projects
DESCRIPTION:Event Description \nHeat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers\, clients\, and others on these differences to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. This webinar will outline best practices for system operation of ducted and ductless mini-splits\, unitary heat pumps\, and heat pump water heaters. \nLearning Objectives \n\nExplain one reason why heat pumps operate differently than gas furnaces\nName at least two points in the customer journey where education on heat pump operation are essential\nDescribe proper multi-split system operation in a way a typical customer can understand
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/retaining-profit-minimizing-call-backs-on-heat-pump-projects/
LOCATION:Online
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