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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Water Heating Financing
DESCRIPTION:Upfront costs for both central and residential HPWHs can be a barrier to adoption. Even if HPWHs promise to save significant energy and money on utility bills\, higher upfront costs can put them out of reach for both building and home owners. This panel will discuss innovative HPWH financing options and successful case studies which include leasing\, on-bill financing and zero and low interest loans. \nLearning Objectives:\nAssess the impacts of higher upfront costs of HPWHs on the adoption of the technology\nCompare a range of innovative HPWH financing options available to building and homeowners\nAssess the best applications for available financing options\nEstimate the potential reduction in upfront costs due to these financing options \nSubject Matter Experts: \nNoah Gabriel\, Senior Project Analyst\, New Buildings Institute\nNoah is a Senior Project Analyst at New Buildings Institute working within the Building Innovation team \nMachias Schoen\, SVP of Capital Markets Strategy and Operations\, Palmetto\nMachias is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial strategies and market operations. Since joining Palmetto\, Schoen has made significant contributions by streamlining financial operations and enhancing market strategies. With a diverse background that includes leadership roles at Tesla and SolarCity\, Schoen brings a wealth of experience in project management and scheduling. \nAndy McNamara\, Principal and Cofounder\, Carbon Zero Buildings\nAndy co-founded Carbon Zero Buildings to drive projects that deliver double-bottom-line client savings: economic value creation and carbon elimination. As an early leader in bringing building electrification technologies to multifamily buildings\, Andy’s teams have retrofitted over 2\,500 multifamily units with electrification technologies since 2017. Andy holds a California Contractor’s License and is an AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as well as a LEED AP. \nGregg Holladay\, Business Development Manager\, Bradford White\nGregg works to educate utilities\, architects\, builders\, engineers and the plumbing/HVAC trade on the benefits of Energy Star heat pump water heaters\, including Bradford White’s own AeroTherm™. Before joining the Bradford White team\, Gregg spent 32 years with General Electric (GE) where he introduced GeoSpring™\, the first Energy Star electric heat pump water heater\, to the US market. As a pioneer in this industry\, Gregg is considered an expert speaker on this topic conducting countless numbers of webinars and advising utilities across the country on integration heat pump water heater best practices and is a charter member of the Energy Star Manufacturers Action Council. \nKevin Clark\, Business Development Manager\, Bradford White\nKevin is an industry leader in decarbonization through smart\, high-efficient water heating solutions. Prior to joining Bradford White\, Kevin worked in energy and new construction at Rheem\, and served as national water sales manager for GE.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/heat-pump-water-heating-financing/
CATEGORIES:Advanced Water Heating Initiative,San Diego LEARN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T090000
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SUMMARY:Split HPWHs 101 With Manufacturer Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Split HPWHs\, where the heat pump and hot water storage tank are separated\, are having a moment. Long the leading HPWH form factor in Asia\, there have been limited product options available in the US until recently. Now\, many new products and designs are coming to market. Join us for an in-person and live streamed overview of split HPWHs where we’ll answer your questions on unit types and installations. The second part of this live split HPWH training session will feature different manufacturers bringing split HPWHs to market. Hear from manufacturers directly on their products and have your questions answered. \nLearning Objectives:\nRelate a basic understanding of what Split HPWHs are and how they work\nRecognize the different unit types Split HPHWs\nCompare the different types and their primary applications\nRecognize the brands and models that are on or are coming on the market \nSubject Matter Experts:\nBrian Stewart – Brian co-founded Electrify Now to help energy consumers and homeowners learn about the benefits of electrification. He has over 40 years of experience in product design\, engineering\, manufacturing and sustainability and held many leadership roles at Nike Inc. including Vice President of Sustainable Innovation. \nJoe Wachunas – In addition to his work for Electrify Now\, Joe is a Program Manager for the New Buildings Institute\, managing the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. He is a frequent contributor to CleanTechnica writing articles about topics relating to electrification and clean energy. Joe and his family use their own home to experiment and learn about all electric solutions\, solar power and EVs. \nAnthony Achermann\, CEO\, Excaliber Water Heaters – Anthony has been a plumbing contractor for over 10 years. He owns two successful companies in the Bay Area which have installed over 1\,000 HPWHs along with tens of thousands of gas tanks and gas tankless water heater heaters. He has learned a lot over the many years of installations and considers his installers to be experts when it comes to best practices for all types of water heating\, both residential and commercial.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/split-hpwhs-101-with-manufacturer-demonstrations/
CATEGORIES:Advanced Water Heating Initiative,San Diego LEARN
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SUMMARY:HPWH Installation Solutions Training
DESCRIPTION:Upgrade Your Skills: Master Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Installation! \nJoin our expert-led class tailored for contractors eager to excel in the modern energy-efficient market. Learn the ins and outs of proper installation techniques\, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. \nTo Participate: \n\n\nYou must be a licensed contractor or an installer/technician represented by a licensed contractor. \n\n\nEnroll in the one-day training session (select one date) \n\n\nHPWH Equipment must be installed in SCE territory \n\n\nContractors get a free HPWH for participating in the training.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/hpwh-installation-solutions-training/
LOCATION:SCE – Santa Ana Service Center\, 1241 South Grand Avenue\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Water Heating Initiative,Southern California Edison
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