Efficiency First California

Electrification Products for the Central Coast Climate
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Homeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired to electric-powered appliances). In this webinar, EMH will introduce and provide an overview of central-coast appropriate home electrification products to aid in the transition away from gas. This includes at least two electric options for each common gas appliance (e.g., HVAC, water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and fireplaces) as well as advanced electrical products that solve challenging load capacity issues.
Learning Objectives

Name at least two electric options for each typical gas appliance in a home
Identify two types of heat pumps
Describe a scenario where a split heat pump water heater is advantageous
Explain how a circuit splitter can help avoid costly panel upgrades

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About EV’s * (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
2025-05-08 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Taught by Robert Fortunato and Nick Brown EV early adopters who have owned 9 EV’s in the last 14 years. They test drove most others on the market, installed solar panels and chargers on their NZE/Zero Carbon case study homes, and have helped hundreds of other people with their EV and decarbonization decisions.
This class will cover everything you need to know to feel confident with your EV buying and driving decisions.
Learning Objectives

What CALGreen requires projects to provide for EV charging now and in the future.
How to use an EV as a tool for a better, safer, healthier and more resilient lifestyle.
Overcoming the challenges of selecting and operating a different kind of vehicle.
The best ways to optimize an EV as a mobile power station.
Hidden benefits of EV ownership for you and your family!

Single Family Additions and Alterations: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates
2025-05-14 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved resiliency continue to permeate the code’s evolution. This series focuses on current best practices for implementation of energy strategies, as well as what’s around the corner with the new code that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. With particular focus on the Central Coast region, we’ll discuss on what to include in construction documents to streamline the permitting process and tips for construction to ease signoffs and occupancy for each building type.

Energy Code Implementation: Non-Residential
Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction
Energy Code Implementation: Single Family Additions and Alterations (this course!)
Energy Code Implementation: ADUs
Energy Code Implementation: Multi-Family

Learning Objectives

Understand the current and upcoming 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.

All Electric ADUs
2025-05-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CEC’s Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street, Santa Barbara
Event Description
ADUs are an important source of housing development all over California. They are especially well suited to all-electric design. This class will cover the key systems in an all-electric ADU and draw on the ADU recently built by the instructor out of Structural Insulated Panel System (SIPS), but other building envelopes will also be covered, including more traditional wood-framed structures and modular ADUs. We will use energy modeling to contrast utility bills and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of mixed fuel and all-electric homes, as well as actual data from the real-life operation of the ADU, which is currently being monitored circuit by circuit. The financials will be prominently featured as well, so that attendees considering building an ADU can make an informed decision and see how attractive the economics typically are.
Learning Objectives

Learn why All-Electric ADUs make sense most of the time
Understand key systems in an All-electric home and design options
Compare utility costs and GHG emissions of mixed fuel and All-electric ADUs
See how the California energy code encourages All-electric ADUs

Intro to Residential HVAC Systems
2025-05-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
This class is for folks who need to “speak HVAC” but may not have much background with HVAC. This could be homeowners who are shopping for a new system, utility employees dealing with HVAC programs, people who are brand new to the HVAC industry or HERS testing, general contractors who need to be able to talk to HVAC contracts, etc. Basically, people who need to work around HVAC systems, but not necessarily work on them. We will cover the basics such as types of systems, parts of systems, how systems are designed, how systems are tested, etc. It will even cover supply register types. Extra time will be spent on heat pumps. Based on the book, “HVAC 1.0 – Introduction to Residential HVAC Systems” by Russell King, ME, the presenter.
Learning Objectives

Become more comfortable speaking with HVAC contractors who use a lot of jargon.
Understand the wide variety of HVAC and duct system types.
Be able to identify the various parts of an HVAC system, such as plenums, condensers, t-wyes, TXVs, etc.
Understand the difference between electric space heating and gas space heating.
Understand what it takes for an HVAC system to perform well and why so many don’t.
Understand how air moves through ducts and why it is important.

Unitary versus Split Heat Pump Water Heating Systems
2025-07-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
This one-hour course introduces the key differences between unitary and split heat pump water heater systems, with a focus on what they are, what they do, and how they can be used in new or retrofit building applications. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the advantages, challenges, and considerations for selecting the right system in residential and light commercial projects. The session will also cover installation factors, energy efficiency impacts, and maintenance requirements, helping professionals make informed decisions when specifying or recommending heat pump water heating solutions.
Learning Objectives

Describe the fundamental differences between unitary and split heat pump water heater systems.
Identify the advantages and limitations of unitary and split systems in terms of performance, installation requirements, and maintenance.
Evaluate the impact of system type on energy efficiency, climate zone suitability, and customer needs.
Apply best practices for selecting the appropriate system type for specific project scenarios, considering factors such as space constraints, noise levels, and refrigerant management.

Enclosure in Detail
2025-07-16 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Passive House is an enclosure-ﬁrst approach that empowers architectural design to drive comfort, resilience, health, and efﬁciency outcomes. The Passive House enclosure is fundamental to overall building performance optimization. We’ll look at the elements of high-performance enclosure design and construction, the order of priorities, the strategies, systems, components, and details required. From cold to hot and humid climates, and across different construction types and building scales, we’ll look at how to deliver predictable results.
Learning Objectives

Outline the priorities of enclosure performance.
Describe major principles in enclosure design and optimization.
Outline the systems, components, details, and strategies for successful Passive House enclosures.
Describe strategies and steps to ensure the ﬁnal built enclosure is successful.

Multifamily: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates
2025-07-23 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved resiliency continue to permeate the code’s evolution. This series focuses on current best practices for implementation of energy strategies, as well as what’s around the corner with the new code that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. With particular focus on the Central Coast region, we’ll discuss on what to include in construction documents to streamline the permitting process and tips for construction to ease signoffs and occupancy for each building type.

Energy Code Implementation: Non-Residential
Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction
Energy Code Implementation: Single Family Additions and Alterations (this course!)
Energy Code Implementation: ADUs
Energy Code Implementation: Multi-Family (this course!)

Learning Objectives

Understand the current and upcoming 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.

More Than One Brand In The Hand: Application Specific HPWH Design
2025-07-31 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
More details coming soon!

More Than One Brand In The Hand: Application Specific HPWH Design
2025-07-31 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
As California accelerates its push toward electrification, heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are playing a critical role in driving efficient and clean water heating solutions. However, not all HPWHs are created equal—and not every brand is suited for every home.
This webinar equips participants with the knowledge to make smart, scenario-specific choices when selecting HPWHs. We’ll begin with a brief overview of why HPWH deployment is a state priority, then explore the key factors that differentiate products—such as noise levels, ducting requirements, physical location constraints, electrical panel capacity, and more.
The session concludes with an exercise exploring real-world installation scenarios—including garages, basements, indoor closets, outdoor closets, outdoor tankless replacements, and attics. Attendees will learn to identify which HPWH models are best suited to each condition, reinforcing the need for a multi-brand approach to successful system design.
Learning Objectives

Understand California’s policy drivers for HPWH adoption.
Identify key features that distinguish HPWH products across manufacturers.
Apply scenario-based reasoning to select optimal HPWHs for various home installation conditions.

CALGreen Code – 2025 Update
2025-08-13 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
This 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.
Learning Objectives

Understand CAL Green compliance process for residential and nonresidential projects, highlighting changes in the 2025 code.
Become familiar with CAL Green mandatory measures and green building benefits of each
Understand Tier 1 and Tier 2 options.
Learn tools and best practices for submitting and reviewing compliance documentation

Intro to Passive House Trades
2025-08-14 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
PHN’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.
Learning Objectives

Describe the five key principles of Passive House projects
Summarize typical materials and methods used for insulation and air barriers on Passive House projects
Explain challenging details seen on wood and steel framed construction projects and propose solutions on how these can be overcome
Describe the common approaches for air barrier application and insulation installation on residential and commercial projects
Explain systems that can be used to provide space conditioning and ventilation on Passive House projects
Describe how lighting selections and lighting controls impact electrical energy usage on a project
Summarize the difference between quality control vs. quality assurance, along with attributes of each concept
Describe the documentation requirements needed for passive house certification and identify how it overlaps with the overall quality assurance process

IRA Part 3: Pairing IRA funds with Real Estate Loans and Go Green Programs
2025-08-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Inflation Reduction Act Part 3: Pairing IRA funds with Real Estate Loans and Go Green Programs
IRA 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.
Learning Objectives

Conventional loan-stacking strategies for clients with IRA funds
HUD and FHA program opportunities for income-qualified clients to combine energy-efficiency improvements with IRA funds to lower home ownership costs
Statewide grants and loan opportunities to help clients finance energy-efficiency improvements in their home purchases

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
