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Event Description Learn what the critical details are that make the difference between an accurate load calculation versus the rule of thumb guesstimate used by so many HVAC companies. Manual J myths, mysteries and truths will be revealed to attendees of this session. Learning Objectives Gain knowledge of the critical details needed to create accurate load calculations based upon ACCA Manual J procedures. Have a list of ACCA Manual J do’s, the mandatory requirements for an accurate load calculation. Have

Event Description Under the new 2025 energy code, HERS rating is now called Energy Code Compliance (ECC), but regardless of the name change, the 3rd-party verification process is still a great way to improve energy performance and meet the Title 24 Energy code. In this two-part course, we’ll cover what architects and builders need to know to successfully integrate ECC measures into residential design and construction. Part 1 will provide an overview of ECC verification, show how it fits into

Event Description Working through specific examples, we’ll help project teams identify strategies that have the highest impact for improving energy efficiency, comfort and indoor healthy environments in renovations and additions. Beginning with a focus on client needs and incorporating occupant goals, a high-performance remodel may be phased or done all at once, may focus on efficient equipment and appliances or more on indoor comfort, and may be very visible or mostly behind-the-scenes. Come learn the art and science of higher-performance

Event Description Join us for an office-hours style open discussion focused on permitting requirements for heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) and solar installations. This interactive session provides direct access to an industry expert who can help clarify general permitting processes, answer project-specific questions, and address common challenges encountered by contractors, designers, installers, and building professionals. Bring your questions and participate in an open dialogue designed to support successful project planning, compliance, and implementation. The session will be led by Reuben

Event Description 3rd-party verification through ECC measures is a great way to improve energy performance and, more to the point, meet the Title 24 Energy code. This is the second part of a 2-part series, where we’ll cover what architects and builders need to know to successfully integrate ECC measures into design and construction related to HVAC and indoor air quality. Learning Objectives Review key roles and identify integration strategies for ECC measures related to mechanical systems Learn ECC measures

Event Description With 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 Learning Objectives

Event Description Join Electrify My Home’s Larry Waters for an interactive “Ask the Experts” session focused on one of the biggest challenges in heat pump and home electrification sales: overcoming objections. Whether attendees are hearing pushback from skeptical customers, struggling to clearly communicate the value of heat pumps, or working through their own questions about when and how electrification makes sense, this session will create space for real-world discussion, practical guidance, and live problem-solving. Learning Objectives Identify common customer objections

Event Description This is an office-hours style open discussion about the HVAC design process. Have you ever been in a building with even temperatures floor to ceiling and room to room?  Many of us have never experienced that particular form of comfort yet that is the main job of the HVAC system.  Why don’t our conditioning systems do a good job of conditioning our buildings?  The problem stems from a lack of design.  Rules of thumb and what’s available on the

oin 3C-REN and the California Energy Commission (CEC) in San Luis Obispo for an in-person forum offering a unique opportunity for the Central Coast building community to help shape the future of energy code compliance in California. Local building departments staff, architects, designers, engineers, sustainability professionals, ECC Raters, energy consultants, builders, contractors, and other building-industry partners are invited to: Hear directly from the CEC about their ongoing compliance initiatives and why it matters to building projects on the Central Coast.

Event Description Ventilation 101 will cover the fundamentals of ventilation and will provide information to enable learners to achieve the following learning objectives: Learning Objectives Articulate why tighter construction means residential buildings need ventilation Identify and articulate the pros and cons of the three types of ventilation currently available: supply only, exhaust only and balanced ventilation Describe the factors to consider when planning for a home’s ventilation system Instructors  Eric Fenno – WestCoast Efficiency LLC Course Location Zoom link provided