Retaining Profit – Minimizing Call Backs on Heat Pump Projects
2025-08-28 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Heat 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.
Learning Objectives

Explain one reason why heat pumps operate differently than gas furnaces
Name at least two points in the customer journey where education on heat pump operation are essential
Describe proper multi-split system operation in a way a typical customer can understand

Multi-Family Domestic Hot Water
2025-09-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable. This training offers experience and strategies for providing DHW in multifamily projects. As a result of this training, learners will be able to:
Learning Objectives

Identify the design considerations which should be included in a new or retrofit DHW system design
Demonstrate understanding of the differences in capacity design between a boiler based and heat pump DHW system
Utilize information from lessons learned in the field with new system designs to make confident decisions in design direction

Learning Units

1.5 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course

Next Generation Passive Solar
2025-09-23 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern buildings should still incorporate passive strategies, including daylight and ventilation, but they need a new spin on the implementation to account for improved insulation, prevalence of high-performance glazing, and efficient HVAC systems and lighting.
Learning Objectives

Review passive thermal design strategies including basic climate analysis and guidelines for orientation, fenestration and thermal mass.
Understand current science relating to the impacts of daylight and views on occupant health and learn best practices for right-sizing windows and skylights, managing glare and selecting appropriate visible light transmittance.
Learn strategies to develop an integrated system for ventilation, optimizing passive systems (operable windows and skylights, stack effect, cross ventilation) with mechanical systems
Review a case study to integrate passive thermal design with a high-performance envelope.

Learning Units

1 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course

Earn While You Learn: Heat Pump Water Heater Installation
2025-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lompoc, CA
Event Description
3C-REN has partnered with SunWork Renewable Energy Projects to offer hands-on heat pump water heater (HPWH) installation training opportunities to licensed contractors and employees of licensed contractors.
Participants will earn $300 while they learn about the equipment, sizing, siting, and installation best practices as they work alongside a skilled installer.
We have 2 spots available for an installation scheduled on October 17th, in Lompoc.
Fill out the interest form to participate or to be notified when an installation is scheduled in your area!
Lompoc; Location provided upon confirmation

Psychology of The Electrification Sale: Part 1
2025-10-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Get ready to sell! In this 2-part webinar series, Electrify My Home will equip salespeople, service technicians, business owners, CSRs, and anyone selling home services projects with the mindset, tools, and techniques to confidently convert more customers to high-performance heat pumps and other electrification services.
Part 1 introduces the essential mindset and skills required to confidently sell high-performance heat pumps and other electrification solutions. Participants will learn to reflexively express the benefits of electrification, gain insights into their own and their customers’ personalities, and learn how to identify and qualify opportunities effectively. Through practical intake, research, and consultative selling techniques, attendees will leave with the tools to start more meaningful customer conversations and set the stage for long-term sales success.
Learning Objectives

Communicate the value of electrification by clearly articulating at least five key benefits that resonate with customers.
Identify personality types (using DISC principles) to adapt communication and sales strategies.
Apply needs-based, consultative selling by practicing active listening, asking permission, and educating customers to build trust.
Set the stage for future interactions by preparing customers for comprehensive assessments in the next phase.

Carbon Free Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation
2025-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Class #2 in the 3-Course series for agents and appraisers.
Do you know? CA policy goals no longer aim for net zero energy. Going forward, it’s all about emissions reductions. CA’s building codes and energy policy impact the way homes are built and powered. Homes of the future will be carbon-free! Efficient, all-electric, powered by clean energy. How will the new requirements impact their market value? What benefits do buyers care about? Carbon free homes are typically more healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, resilient, and cost less to own. Their high performance elevates occupant’s quality of life while delivering multiple societal benefits including cleaner air and water.
Attendees will gain comprehension of specific features typical to carbon-free new and existing homes. In valuation or guiding customers in buying and selling, the proficiency gained in this course will be a professional differentiator that strengthens their business.
Learning Objectives

Recognize building elements typical to carbon-free homes
Understand emissions-reducing efficiency
Describe benefits of CF homes including indoor air quality and energy savings
Comprehend why air tightness is even more important than insulation
Relate how families have realized health improvements such as asthma
Gain familiarity with current building codes and energy policy
Comprehend approaches to valuation of efficiency assets
Accurately represent carbon free homes in sales listings and appraisal reporting

Psychology of The Electrification Sale: Part 2
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Get ready to sell! In this 2-part webinar series, Electrify My Home will equip salespeople, service technicians, business owners, CSRs, and anyone selling home services projects with the mindset, tools, and techniques to confidently convert more customers to high-performance heat pumps and other electrification services.
Part 2 builds upon the foundation of Part 1, focusing on connecting customer needs with tailored electrification solutions. Participants will learn how to conduct comprehensive assessments, set realistic expectations, and translate customer insights into actionable project plans. Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees will discover how to demonstrate expertise, foster customer confidence, and close more sales.
Learning Objectives

Conduct a comprehensive assessment to uncover current conditions, opportunities, and constraints.
Set realistic expectations that maintain trust while guiding customers toward achievable outcomes.
Explain long-term planning benefits and position themselves as whole-home solutions experts.
Integrate customer insights with technical data to design tailored electrification plans.

All Electric Retrofit with Electric Panel Constraints
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
The building industry will need to electrify buildings at a fast pace if cities and counties are to meet their goals for reducing Carbon emissions. One of the obstacles commonly cited for keeping status quo gas systems in place is limited space in the electric panel serving the building. We will cover how electric panels are sized according to the electrical code and demonstrate tools to double-check those calculations. Options for making existing electric panels work will be covered, including circuit sharing devices, innovative solutions for HVAC, clothes washing, hot water, cooking, EV charging, PV and battery systems. Often the existing electrical panel is adequate for a fully electric home, and we will equip attendees with the knowledge to evaluate this key decision for themselves.
Learning Objectives

Learn and apply tools to calculate electric panel size according to the electrical code
Options for electrifying with limited electric panel space and service
Explore real-world case studies to better understand the challenges and solutions

Renewable Energy, Energy Storage and Resiliency
2025-10-28 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Enjoy food, drinks, and great company at the last event in our High-Performance Happy Hour Series! Whether you’re a homeowner, architect, or simply curious about electrification, join us to learn how renewable energy and storage are shaping the building decarbonization landscape.
Event Description
As energy codes and interest in electrification come together, the winning combination of renewable energy and energy storage work together to reduce pollution, improve affordability and, importantly, support resiliency in emergencies that may lead to power outages. We’ll review the background and drivers of distributed energy generation and storage and review different approaches to meet a project team’s goals.
Learning Objectives

Understand the drivers for increasing distributed PV’s and battery storage for individual projects and neighborhoods
Differentiate between terms including distributed energy storage, ‘microgrids’, islanding, grid-tied, demand response and behind-the-meter / in-front-of-the-meter
Review key design features of batteries to inform system selection and sizing
Understand factors impacting upfront and long-term system costs, including time of use and options for managing renewable energy and battery use.

Learning Units

1.0 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course
1 hour of ZNCD Continuing Education units for CAB

Preparing Buildings for Wildfire Resiliency in 2025 and Beyond
2025-11-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Louise Lowry Davis Center, 111 W. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara
3C-REN invites building professionals and community members to join us for an in-person forum on November 4, 2025, from 10 AM – 1 PM at the Louise Lowry Davis Center in Santa Barbara.
This forum, Preparing Buildings for Wildfire Resiliency in 2025 and Beyond, will host a diverse panel of experts exploring perspectives on recent wildfire rebuilding efforts, strategies to strengthen building wildfire resiliency, and how recently adopted code updates prompted by wildfires such as AB 130 and Executive Order N-29-25 affect the current rebuilding process.
Attendees will have a chance to engage with the speakers and network with fellow attendees while enjoying lunch following the conclusion of the presentations.
All attendees will be entered into a giveaway. At the end of the forum, one lucky attendee will be selected to receive an air purifier so be sure to stay through the end of the program for your chance to win!
After attending this forum, participants will be able to:

Understand upcoming 2025 Energy Code changes related to wildfire-driven code updates including AB 130 and Executive Order N-29-25, and how these influence local rebuilding efforts.
Identify obstacles and opportunities to permitting rebuilds after wildfires
Explain the most effective and cost-efficient home hardening strategies that meet the Energy Code
Gain insights into how wildfire resilient design on homes influence firefighting strategies.
Explore ways to encourage wildfire resilient buildings

After the forum, from 1:30 – 2:30 PM, join us for a special tour of the County of Santa Barbara Emergency Operations Center & Regional Fire Communications Center which is the first building in Santa Barbara to achieve net zero energy status. This state-of-the-art facility not only showcases sustainable design but also serves a vital mission: delivering exceptional medical, fire, and rescue dispatch services for public safety partners across Santa Barbara County. More details to follow after registering for the tour.
Speakers

Mike Horgan, Cairn Collaborative
Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
Ryan Cullinen, Allen Construction
Chris Olmstead, Santa Barbara County Fire Department

Using Wrightsoft for Residential Load Calculations
2025-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Software is a powerful and useful tool, but it is not magic, nor does it know if it has been fed accurate information. ACCA Manual J Residential Load Calculation is a detailed and complex procedure with many do’s and don’ts. The various ACCA-approved softwares assist with the math involved, but they cannot produce accurate load calculations if the user does not know the procedures detailed in Manual J. This virtual training will guide participants through the Manual J procedures for a simple house in the MiTek Wrightsoft software. This will be both a beginning learning experience of the Manual J procedures as well as a glimpse into how that procedure is applied within a software program.
Learning Objectives

Participants will experience the creation of a heating and cooling load calculation in the MiTek Wrightsoft Right-Suite Universal software.
Participants will learn that a load calculation is only as accurate as the inputs.
Participants will understand why the survey procedure is so important to producing an accurate load calculation.
Participants will learn what information needs to be obtained about a residence in order to create an accurate load calculation.

HRV & ERV IN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS
2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Whether compelled by changing code or by market demand for better ventilation, providing ventilation in existing multi-family buildings is a challenge. This training explores how balanced ventilation can be added to current buildings for maximum occupant comfort and energy savings. In this training, learners will:

Obtain a basic overview of balanced ventilation, specifically in multi-family applications
Identify design and installation considerations in HRV choice for multi-family buildings
Utilize information from lessons learned in the field regarding HRV choice and installation in multi-family buildings

Electrify Smarter: Your Step-by-Step Home Upgrade Plan
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Thinking about upgrading your home but not sure where to start? Join us for an engaging and practical session designed to help Central Coast homeowners plan smarter electrification projects that save money, increase comfort, and avoid costly mistakes.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:

How to chart your personal electrification roadmap—from heating and cooling to water heating, cooking, and EV charging.
Which upgrades to prioritize first, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that derail many projects.
The five most important steps to prepare your home, including panel readiness, ductwork, and insulation improvements
How to budget, sequence, and bundle projects for maximum efficiency and incentives.

You’ll walk away with a clear strategy to transform your home into a more comfortable, efficient, and resilient space—on your timeline and budget.
Instructor
Larry Waters, Electrify My Home

Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Training at West Lake Village
2025-12-09 07:00 - 08:00 UTC | 31240 Cedar Valley Dr, 31240 Cedar Valley Dr, West Lake Village, CA, 91362, United States
Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California. This free training will prepare your plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and achieve their full potential in terms of efficiency, capacity, longevity, and customer satisfaction. We’ll cover how they work, the range of models available on the market, the critical detail of air flow, and research on closet installs and condensation risk. You’ll come out prepared to add heat pump water heaters to your business and avoid some common installation hurdles.

Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Training at Ferguson Santa Maria
2025-12-10 07:00 - 08:30 UTC | 1209 Betteravia Rd, 1209 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States

Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Training at Ferguson San Luis Obispo
2025-12-11 07:00 - 08:30 UTC | 4546 Broad St, 4546 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States

Understanding Heat Pump HVAC and Water Heating
2025-12-16 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This class will cover a basic introduction into the thermodynamics that make heat pumps so efficient. Whether used for space heating or water heating, heat pumps can be up to 300% efficient! How is that even possible? This class will also cover the advantages of heat pumps over gas furnaces as well as some disadvantages. It will cover some important factors that you need to know before selecting a heat pump water heater.
Learning Objectives

Understand how heat pumps use electricity to move heat.
Understand the important concepts related to space heating.
Understand the different kinds of heat pumps for space or water heating
Understand the benefits of heat pumps over gas furnaces
Understand the important factors that affect what heat pump you should choose.

Learning Units

1.5 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course
0.15 ICC LUs pending for this course

Understanding Heat Pump HVAC and Water Heating
2025-12-16 09:30 - 11:00 UTC
This class will cover a basic introduction into the thermodynamics that make heat pumps so efficient. Whether used for space heating or water heating, heat pumps can be up to 300% efficient! How is that even possible? This class will also cover the advantages of heat pumps over gas furnaces as well as some disadvantages. It will cover some important factors that you need to know before selecting a heat pump water heater.

2025 Energy Code in Practice: Single Family Additions and Alterations
2026-03-10 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sorting through tables and reading the fine print in the energy code may get you the specific language of the code, but what does that really mean in practice? In this series, we’ll walk through key components for each building occupancy type, providing sample details, photos of installations and potential pitfalls to avoid. Highlighting 2025 changes throughout, this course is intended for designers, builders and building officials. Bring your questions and join in the discussion.

Single Family Residential (SFR)
SFR Additions + Alterations – THIS COURSE!
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)
Multi-family Residential
Non-Residential

Learning Objectives

Understand the metrics and standards used in the energy code for evaluating energy performance and indoor air quality, and how choices for electric or gas equipment may impact compliance with those standards.
Within each building type, review key mandatory measures related to energy performance, ventilation, refrigerants and insulation and review potential challenges for integration into design and construction.
Review the prescriptive “recipe card” approach versus a building performance approach, and discuss when to use each strategy to best incorporate energy efficiency and healthy interior environments into the specific project design.
Recognize where barriers or stumbling blocks may occur within permitting and construction and tips for documentation to smooth out the process, ultimately increasing the energy efficiency, health and safety of our buildings.

Learning Units

1.50 AIA LUs approved for this course
0.15 ICC CEUs approved for this course
1.50 CEA CEUs approved for this course

Ask the Experts: Load Calculations
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is an office-hours style open discussion about heating and cooling load calculations.
Bring your questions about load calculations procedures, specific and general. Ask about data collection for a load calculation, choosing design conditions, how a load calculation can help you make recommendations for creating a lower load home, whatever is on your mind regarding heating and cooling load calculations.
Our expert won’t leave you out in the cold or put you in the hot seat. The goal is always to provide a comfortable, safe environment.

Contractor Power Hour with Electrify My Home
2026-03-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Ready to up your game? Learn about the latest with heat pumps? Hang out with a cool crowd?
Join 3C-REN and Electrify My Home for our first ever Contractor Power Hour featuring food, drink, networking, and the latest in electrification technology.
Heat pumps are different than gas equipment and require dedicated training. With decades in the HVAC industry and recognition across the state as leading electrification experts, Larry Waters and Alex Sloan will keep you entertained and educated at this fun and casual event.
