Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: The All Electric Building – Fall
2023-10-26 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 5 of 5 – October 26, 2023 (8:30am – 12:30pm)
This training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrification of buildings and building systems. The content will be divided into five half-day sessions. Each session will stand alone, but the different training modules will also be inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part of building electrification projects will attend all five sessions.
With the move towards electrification, owners of existing facilities that are already all-electric may think there is not much more they can do. But that may not be the case and this session will take the existing building topic a step further by using a case study format to look at the opportunities that exist in a facility that is already all-electric.

Webinar: How to make money with heat pumps
2023-11-08 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
What you’ll learn:

How to significantly increase your profits
Reduce callbacks (hint: it’s all about expectation-setting)
Sell faster with software tools for HVAC and plumbing contractors
How to generate happy, comfortable customers

Industry expert presenters:
Larry Waters, President, Electrify My Home – Larry is a revered industry expert and the founder of Electrify My Home, a first-of-its-kind electrification company specializing in residential electrification and workforce training. Electrify My Home provides contractor training statewide for the TECH Clean California program. With 42 years of HVAC trade experience, Larry has designed and installed over 400 high-efficiency heat pump systems. He is NATE and BPI-certified and serves on multiple boards focused on propelling the movement to Electrify Efficiently.
Charley Cormany, Executive Director, Efficiency First California – Charley brings over 20 years in the construction industry, including 10 years as a Home Performance Contractor. As the Executive Director of EFCA, Charley is also responsible for overseeing the Program Implementer team for the highly successful SMUD rebate program, and he provides a “boots on the ground” perspective on policy and program design.
Kevin Beck, Director of Education, Efficiency First California – Kevin is an educator and trusted expert in the field. He is a third-generation home improvement expert who has dedicated his career to helping contractors turn their professional dreams into an energy-efficient reality.
Brent Davidson, Event Organizer, Heat Pump Summit – Brent brings his extensive background in clean tech software and passion for helping onboard contractors to heat pump technology.

Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters
2023-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking, space heating and water heating. The commercial foodservice industry has started to adopt efficient electric cooking equipment as the first step towards all-electric, zero net carbon kitchens. This class explains how the foodservice industry can take the most important next step towards zero carbon by addressing one of the biggest barriers: How to replace the traditional gas-fired hot water systems with electric heat pump water heaters. Learn how heat-recovery dishmachines, effective plumbing design, and decentralized, point-of-use water heating are necessary to make heat pump water heaters perform effectively in the demanding commercial kitchen environment.

ELECTRIFY EFFICIENTLY: ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSESSMENTS - EXAMPLES FOR HEAT PUMP INSTALLERS - WEBINAR
2023-11-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 3 of 5 – November 10, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
As more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition, capacity, fitment, supply chain, etc. With panel and service upgrades being costly and complex, it’s important for practitioners to understand their options for running new circuits. In this session, you’ll hear Electrify My Home discuss real-world electrical panel scenarios including visual assessments, electrical load calculations, and examples of different solutions for “making it work.”
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Good electrification and install small
Panel assessments and strategies for overcoming challenges
Performing a load calculation
Q&A

The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:

Explain why a full panel doesn’t necessarily mean no additional capacity is available
Name two reasons why upgrading a home’s electrical capacity may not be preferred
List two solutions to fitting new circuits into a panel where no physical space is available
Identify at least two or more critical components and variables of performing a load calculation in a residential home

To enroll into the entire “Electrify Efficiently (5 Part Series)” register HERE.

Heat Pump Summit - The event for contractors and building professionals serious about heat pumps
2023-11-13 | UCB MLK Student Union, Pauley Ballroom, East & West, 2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, 94720, United States
A heat pump focused event for HVAC and plumbing contractors with the goal of improving how heat pumps are sold, designed, installed, and commissioned.

Hosted in association with the Eneref Institute, the Summit features expert-led training from a building science based approach, broad knowledge across topics including how heat pumps fit into a customer’s home electrification journey, the future of the grid, and more.
Attendees and sponsors encompass HVAC and plumbing contractors, both startup and established heat pump manufacturers, electrified building professionals, and innovators across areas like induction stoves, batteries, and smart thermostats.

Please note that EFCA Executive Director, Charles Cormany is one of the featured speakers.
Our Clean Energy Connection Directory is a Bronze Level Event Sponsor.

Manufacturer Roundtable: Air Source Heat Pumps
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Air source heat pumps for space heating are a key technology in helping individuals, building owners and communities move towards rapid electrification and decarbonization. The roundtable will feature panelists from leading air source heat pump manufacturers who will share the latest research, developments, and updates on their products.

This online roundtable will explore the different heat pump technologies – from ductless to ducted systems – and highlight which heat pump configurations work best in varying applications, climates, building types, and budgets.
Panelists
Shawn LeMons, Performance Construction Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Trane U.S. | Shawn is focused on efficient cooling and heating systems for residential new construction. He has multiple certifications including LEED Green Rater, HERS Rater and ICC Residential Energy Inspector. He has 25 years of experience in the residential building industry with small and large companies, non profits, and volunteer work. Since 2009, he has completed analysis on over 6 million square feet of residential and commercial buildings.
Jonathan Moscatello, Business Development Manager, Daikin North America | Jonathan is a nationally regarded expert in residential contracting and heat pumps and a co-owner of The Heat Pump Store, a heat pump only contracting business based in Oregon that has installed heat pumps in over 20,000 homes. Sarah, his wife, runs the contracting business while Jonathan consults with utility programs, contractors, and distributors to help them grow their heat pump business. In 2021, Jonathan joined Daikin to help the company participate more fully in electrification initiatives.
Mark Thomson, Senior Business Development Consultant, LG Electronics | Mark is an experienced energy demand side management leader, having held key positions in both the utility and vendor sectors, most recently with LG Electronics in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, as Senior Business Development Consultant from June 2020. Mark has a Master’s Degree in Energy Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and an undergraduate degree from Hamilton College.
Suzi Asmus, Senior Program Manager, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance | She has been managing NEEA’s Residential HVAC programs since 2015, initially with the Ductless Heat Pump Program and now with the newly-launched Advanced Heat Pump Program. As a liberal arts degree holder, she is shocked every day how much she loves learning about the nitty gritty of residential HVAC and heat pumps.
Manufacturers Roundtable and Webinar Series: Decarbonizing Commercial Buildings in California
This is the fourth of four online sessions where we talk about electrification and decarbonization with manufacturers of key technologies including central heat pump water heaters, all electric commercial kitchens, residential heat pump water heaters, and air source heat pumps.

Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers, Raters & Commissioning Agents P1
2023-11-28 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Transitioning residential and commercial heating and cooling systems from gas to electric is a key component in California’s plan to reduce emissions of global warming gasses. You, the field staff in the HVAC trades will be installing more and more heat pumps as electrification efforts continue to ramp up. It turns out that there are large variations in the operating efficiency of heat pumps that result from our installation and commissioning practices. This webinar will focus on installation practices, troubleshooting and commissioning steps that effect final installed efficiency. We will look at airflow, line set plumbing, refrigerant leak prevention, location and repair, heat pump controls and control settings. Both legacy systems and mini split systems will be covered. The course will be presented in two, three-hour parts.
This webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Course Highlights:

Line set testing
Finding and repairing leaks in refrigerant lines
The interrelated nature of refrigerant volume and airflow volume
Airflow and heat pump performance
Targets for system airflow per ton
Communicating controls VS legacy controls
How to measure air flow, static pressure and air handler power
How to interpret static pressure and power
Most cost-effective ways to raise system airflow
Commissioning advantages multistage equipment

Course Objectives:

Describe techniques for effectively testing line sets
Verbalize pressure and vacuum targets for line set testing
Understand that efficient heat pump output relies on both refrigerant charge and total system airflow
Present with strategies for improving the airflow in existing systems
Name techniques for measuring and estimating airflow
Describe how to change the airflow settings on various types of equipment

Learning Level: Intermediate
Speaker:
Dan Perunko is cofounder of Balance Point Home Performance Company. In 2006, along with Gavin Healy, Dan started a successful company providing full-service home performance analysis, retrofits, consultations, and trainings. Dan works on new and existing construction designs and hands on installations of enclosures, mechanical, plumbing, and indoor air quality components based on tested performance outcomes. Dan especially enjoys improving existing homes to provide homeowners with levels of comfort and energy consumption that they have not believed possible. Dan brings his experience from construction, design and building analysis, to make his class materials relevant, useful and understandable regardless of the attendees’ level of experience.

Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers, Raters & Commissioning Agents P2
2023-11-29 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Transitioning residential and commercial heating and cooling systems from gas to electric is a key component in California’s plan to reduce emissions of global warming gasses. You, the field staff in the HVAC trades will be installing more and more heat pumps as electrification efforts continue to ramp up. It turns out that there are large variations in the operating efficiency of heat pumps that result from our installation and commissioning practices. This class will focus on installation practices, troubleshooting and commissioning steps that effect final installed efficiency. We will look at airflow, line set plumbing, refrigerant leak prevention, location and repair, heat pump controls and control settings. Both legacy systems and mini split systems will be covered. The course will be presented in two, three-hour parts.
This webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Course Highlights:

What are common service call complaints for heat pumps
How to measure power, static pressure, duct temperature, airflow
How to interpret power, static, temperature and airflow measurements
The roll of electric resistance heat
Electric resistance heat sizing
When is electric resistance heat not needed?
Cold blow and fan operation curves

Course Objectives:

Describe measurement techniques for airflow, power, and pressure
Be made aware of the role of electric resistance heat and the cost of its operation
Describe control strategies they can implement on new and existing systems to manage electric resistance backup heat
Review the parts of the defrost system
Describe typical defrost system repairs
Review troubleshooting procedures for relays, circuit boards, capacitors and motors

Learning Level: Intermediate
Speaker:
Dan Perunko is cofounder of Balance Point Home Performance Company. In 2006, along with Gavin Healy, Dan started a successful company providing full-service home performance analysis, retrofits, consultations, and trainings. Dan works on new and existing construction designs and hands on installations of enclosures, mechanical, plumbing, and indoor air quality components based on tested performance outcomes. Dan especially enjoys improving existing homes to provide homeowners with levels of comfort and energy consumption that they have not believed possible. Dan brings his experience in construction, design and building analysis, to make his class materials relevant, useful and understandable regardless of the attendees’ level of experience.

Electrification and Green Building
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-31
View a free course with an overview of electrification.

Each month in 2023, USGBC will share a handpicked education course or two about a specific aspect of green building that will be free for that month only. For the month of December, take advantage of a free course sharing an overview of the benefits of electrification for green builders.
Electrification and Green Building
Basic level | 1 CE credit | Created by USGBC and Triple Green Building Group, LLC | Presentation format
Beneficial electrification is a growing strategy for buildings to achieve low operational carbon emissions. Green building professionals are working to achieve energy optimization through electrification. Hear from an experienced green building professional and learn about the benefits of electrification, related technologies and strategies, and examples of what leading cities are doing.

This is an on-demand course, but offered for free for the month of Dec, and worth 1 CE credit.

Sandwiches Without Bread: The Envelope's Role During Heat Pump Installations
2023-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online
With new incentives, technologies, regulations, demand for heat pumps have outpaced the demand for combustion furnaces. In our previous webinars, we’ve explored the challenges HVAC companies and technicians face when designing, installing, and commissioning heat pumps, but there’s another vital element that many HVAC contractors overlook – the building envelope. In this live webinar, Jeremy Begley from HVAC Design Partners will lead a discussion with air sealing, insulation, and testing experts to explore why incentivizing heat pumps without envelope upgrades is a dangerous decision. Our experts will provide insights and advice on how an HVAC contractor can successfully integrate envelope upgrades into their heat pump installations.
Special Guests: – David Horton: HERS and LEED for Homes QAD, Passive Home Rater and Consultant ,and well-rounded Green Building Testing, Verification and Consulting Expert. – Jonny Lang: Knauf Insulation Manager, Training & Certifications Bldg Envelope and Regional Building Performance Specialist Regional Building Performance Specialist. – Jessica Azarelo: The self proclaimed ” Attic Queen” and runs a HPC business in Oldsmar, Florida.

High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign for Electrification
2023-12-05 08:00 - 2023-12-07 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NCI Anaheim, 2050 S. Santa Cruz St., Suite 1000,, Anaheim, CA, 92805, United States
In this three-day educational experience, TECH Clean CA-approved contractors will learn to accurately complete four stages of system design using NCI principles and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Manuals J, S, D, and T using Elite RHVAC Software package for new and existing homes.
Open to contractors and technicians in the state of California who are enrolled in TECH Clean California. Not enrolled yet? Click here (opens in new window) to learn more about the program and enroll.

Local Contractor Workshop on Energy Rebates (Ukiah)
2023-12-07 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 185 East Church Street Ukiah, CA 95482, 185 East Church Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Are you a contractor, building professional, architect, or plumber in Mendocino County?
Join us on December 7 from 5:00-6:30pm to learn how to take advantage of funding from:
• Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and rebates for residents.
• Workforce development incentives.
• Local and state rebates for HVAC, water heating, cooling, EV chargers, and more.
The transition towards electrification is coming. Get your business ready for it.
Attendees will have a chance to win a $100 GIFT CARD from Rainbow Ag.
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

Watt’s Next: Powering Up the Future of Existing Multifamily Electrification
2023-12-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | BIG Oakland, 1423 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Join us for our third Building Electrification Clubhouse event, under the electrifying theme “Watt’s Next: Powering Up The Future of Existing Multifamily Electrification.” This engaging session is centered on the critical mission of retrofitting existing multifamily buildings with advanced electrification technologies. We’ll delve into the complexities and breakthroughs in this field, providing insights into innovative solutions, regulatory considerations, and sustainable practices for building electrification. This event is an essential platform for property managers, urban planners, energy experts, and environmental advocates to gather, share knowledge, and drive the movement towards an eco-friendly, electrified future in multifamily building infrastructure.
🌟 Electrify Your Network: An Evening of Industry Insights and Professional Connections 🌟
Prepare for an electrifying evening that combines groundbreaking industry knowledge with unparalleled networking opportunities. Join fellow East Bay building professionals for a night that promises to be as enlightening as it is engaging.
🤝 Connect and Collaborate: This is your chance to network with the best in the business. Share ideas, forge partnerships, and discover new opportunities in the electrification landscape.
🔌 Tech Showcase: Have specific questions about electrification technology? Our vendor showcase featuring experts from Channing Street Copper Company, Harvest Thermal, PG&E and MCE are your go-to resources for the latest advancements.
🎙 Panel Power-Up: Join Ben Cooper from StopWaste, Shay Reza from Association for Energy Affordability, Eileen Sochia from The Unity Council, and Tom White from Eden Housing for a conversation looking at efficient electrification in multifamily buildings from three unique perspectives: program administrator, implementer, and property manager.
🍴 Light Refreshments: While the focus is on networking and knowledge, we’ll have some light bites available for when you need a quick recharge.

ELECTRIFY EFFICIENTLY: OPERATING A HEAT PUMP – BEST PRACTICES TO MINIMIZE CALL BACKS
2023-12-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 4 of 5 – December 8, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
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.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Heat pump operation: characteristics and differences with gas furnaces or water heaters
Adding value to the customer journey
Minimizing call backs
Q&A

The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:

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
Summarize why customer satisfaction is critical to the adoption of heat pumps and home electrification

To enroll into the entire “Electrify Efficiently (5 Part Series)” register HERE.

Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field Part 2
2023-12-11 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
California is going through one of its most seismic shifts in building energy policy and design. The move towards full decarbonization of the building stock has started and the policy, technical and financial implications are being developed under our feet. We will share how heat pumps and other forms of electric heating can displace our long-time carbon sources of heat. These systems are already available and many are cost effective today. Come discuss this shift and how it will impact your building or construction project with one of the industry’s leading experts.
This webinar series will include details of how heat pump systems work and how to design residential and commercial buildings to take advantage of currently available heat pump systems. We will include case studies of heat pump systems and how they can fit into low energy buildings. We will also cover how to recognize opportunities for integrating heat pump systems into both new construction and existing building projects.
This webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Course Objectives:

Identify heat pump components and system types
Recognize appropriate heat pump applications in both new construction and existing building projects
Acknowledge how heat pump applications in buildings are beneficial in the California regulatory context
Apply lessons learned from recently completed decarbonized projects that leverage heat pumps and other forms of electric heating

Learning Level: Beginner

Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field Part 1
2023-12-12 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | Online

TECH Clean California: Heat Pump Equipment: Insights Into Customer Experience and Satisfaction
2023-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Hear what heat pump participants have to say
Opinion Dynamics, the evaluator for TECH Clean California, will present their survey results with nearly 1,000 heat pump customer participants to understand their experience with the equipment, any issues they may have had, and their perceived energy bill changes.
Please join us for the webinar highlighting key findings and important takeaways for heat pump programs and the larger heat pump market.
Speakers:
Ellen Steiner Ph.D., Vice President
Jen Loomis Ph.D., Principal Consultant
If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Jen Loomis at jloomis@opiniondynamics.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the webinar!

Daikin and Goodman Side-Discharge Inverter Systems
2023-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
In this webinar, you will learn about heat pump inverter technology from Daikin Comfort Technologies North America. We will explore the many benefits of inverter technology and what this means to your new homes and homebuyers. We will also explore Daikin and Goodman’s NEW heat pump inverter offerings along with smart controls and IAQ options.
Learning Objectives:

Understand Heat Pump technology and why is it important.
Identify what Side-Discharge Inverter Systems are.
Discover the configurations and applications of inverter systems.
Learn about the consumer benefits of Inverter Technology.

Getting Past Heat Pump Objections
2023-12-15 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Heat Pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred HVAC and water heating technology, but many customers and contractors are unfamiliar with heat pumps or remain skeptical. In order to meet California’s ambitious heat pump goals (6 million by 2030), contractors and other industry professionals must arm themselves with the knowledge (and sometimes the data) to dispel myths about heat pumps.
In this webinar, you’ll hear from Larry Waters, an HVAC industry veteran who switched his focus towards home performance in 2010 and towards inverter heat pumps in 2014. With over 400 heat pump installations under his belt, Larry’s heard just about every objection in the book and will relay best practices for responding to such objections.
Learning Objectives

Explain why understanding a customer’s personality profile is important
List one of the first steps to take before addressing an objection
Describe one reason why older vintage heat pumps spoiled the opinions of some customers & HVAC pros
Offer one alternative solution for a customer who does not want a wall-mounted mini split

2 AIA LU’s available for this course
.20 ICC CEU’s available for this course
Instructors:
Larry Waters, Electrify My Home
Alex Sloan, Electrify My Home

Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges And Solutions
2023-12-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 5 of 5 – December 15, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different climate zones in a home. Many customers and contractors newer to heat pumps are drawn to multi-split systems that utilize a single outdoor unit to run multiple air handlers, but there can be unintended comfort sacrifices if not done carefully. In this webinar, we will focus on various approaches to zone control for efficient and comfortable outcomes. We will compare traditional zoning with zone control, multi-split systems, multiple one to one systems, and combinations of these solutions.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Electrify Efficiently
Zone control strategies
Avoiding comfort sacrifices with zone control
Different approaches for zone control to achieve efficient, comfortable outcomes
Q&A

The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:

Summarize operational differences between single-stage, two-stage and inverter heat pumps
Name one downside of installing a single multi-split outdoor unit instead of multiple outdoor units
Explain why many mini split brands do not work well with traditional zone control
Describe one scenario where installing a multi-split unit makes sense

To enroll into the entire “Electrify Efficiently (5 Part Series)” register HERE.

Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heaters: An Early Look to 120 Volt Products (on demand)
2023-12-19
This is a previously recorded lecture presented by Amruta Khanolkar
Amruta Khanolkar of the New Buildings Institute will give an overview of the emerging, retrofit ready 120V heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and findings from the California statewide field validation effort. This course will present the retrofit market opportunities and limitations with this emerging 120V HPWH technology. This class is for program managers, engineers, policy makers, installers, and California building jurisdictions.
Here are the video timestamps to navigate to your topic of choice:
00:00 Introduction and course overview
7:02 Plug-In HPHW: 120-Volt Challenge and Lab Measured Results
23:48 California 120-Volt HPWH Field Study
47:57 Midwestern United States Modeling Analyst for 120-Volt HPWH
50:32 Question and Answer Session

Residential HVAC System Performance & Electrification – Anaheim
2023-12-19 08:00 - 2023-12-21 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NCI Anaheim, 2050 S. Santa Cruz St., Suite 1000,, Anaheim, CA, 92805, United States
Learn to apply ASHRAE 221-compliant testing to heat pump systems and qualify for Enhanced TECH Incentives. This National Comfort Institute training package includes a two-day advanced certification in Residential System Performance and a special half-day training focused on applying your knowledge and skills to residential HVAC electrification. This training program provides the keys to delivering true system performance with real-world lessons and hands-on training.
Open to contractors and technicians in the state of California who are enrolled in TECH Clean California. Not enrolled yet? Click here (opens in new window) to learn more about the program and enroll.

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2024-01-08 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Overview
The TECH & ESMAC (ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater Manufacturer Action Council) Heat Pump Water Heater Education includes a TECH overview, ENERGY STAR® overview, and a manufacturers heat pump water heater (HPWH) education session focused on technology features and benefits, appropriate applications, energy efficiency comparison to other water heater types, installation techniques and best practices, service support and warranty, proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and selling strategies.
Attending the TECH & ESMAC training is required for upcoming HPWH funds.
• For onboarding purposes, at least one individual from your organization must attend and complete the post-training survey.
• All installers working on a project submitted to the program must also take either this training, or a program approved manufacturer training.

Topics Covered:
• Key differences between standard gas and electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters
• Benefits and value propositions of HPWHs
• Installation best practices
• Location options, space needs and considerations
• How to size appropriately
• Programming/operating modes
• Time-of-use and demand response capabilities
• Electrical requirements, electric panel considerations
• Condensate management and drainage
• Thermostatic mixing valves, recirculation pumps
• Noise/vibration considerations
• Guidance and best practices for warranty, service support, and maintenance
• Customer education – how to use, what to expect, addressing common concerns
• How to get further regional training and support

Learning Objectives:
• Identify the key difference between standard water heaters and heat pump water heaters
• Explain the features and benefits of heat pump water heaters
• Identify dwelling and customer types that benefit the most from HPWH
• Calculate appropriate tank size based on dwelling and occupancy
• Describe installation best practices
• Describe service and maintenance best practices
• Demonstrate selling techniques and overcoming customer objections

An Overview of Building Electrification
2024-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Dr., Irvine, Ca, 92606
Course Description:
Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we look forward to you joining us for an Overview of Building Electrification! This class, the second in a BE series, being offered by the Energy Education Centers (EECs) will expand upon topics introduced in ‘Building Electrification and Me’.
Taught by Kavita Rodrigues from the EECs, this class will provide attendees with an expanded understanding of what BE is and how it will help California to achieve its ambitious climate goals. Participants will learn about the common misconceptions that are frequently held about electrification technologies, their applications, and how they can realize the overall benefits of electrification.
Instructor Information:
Kavita Rodrigues
Kavita Rodrigues is an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Advisor at Southern California Edison. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from Manipal, India and a Master of Building Science from USC.
Kavita’s career in architecture began in 2001 and has been centered on the idea ‘Form Follows Climate’. Her interest in sustainable design has been a driving force in her educational and career choices, from designing passive houses in India to designing Zero Net Energy homes in California.
In 2011, she was recruited by SCE to join the New Construction Services team, reviewing projects and providing technical support to builders of energy efficient homes for the California Advanced Homes Program (CAHP). In 2018 Kavita helped design the Clean Energy and Resiliency Rebuild Program (CLEAR) for victims of natural disasters, and the all-electric extension of CAHP.
Kavita presently works at SCE’s Energy Education Center creating and developing curriculum on Building Electrification and Decarbonization with the hope of educating a wide range of audiences on California’s climate goals, the urgent need for decarbonizing the building sector, and how building electrification will play a key role in the clean energy transition.
Agenda:

California’s Clean Climate Goals and Pathway 2045
The Basics of Building Electrification
The Relationship Between EE, BE, TE, and DERs
Technology and Cost Trends
Demystifying BE
BE Preparedness
Future of Fossil Fuels in Buildings
Question and Answers

Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this class participants will be able to:

Clearly define California’s climate goals and steps needed to achieve them
Communicate what BE is and what technologies are available
Explain how EE, BE, TE, and DERs will interact
Describe the steps needed to be prepared for an electric transition
Discuss the pros and cons of various clean fuel sources

Target Audience:

General Audience
Homeowners
Residential Installers
Commercial Installers
Designers
Planners
Engineers
Energy Managers
Facility Owners/Operators

Prerequisite(s):

None

Learning Units:

N/A

Learning Level:
Basic Class: Content is introductory in nature and requires no prerequisite knowledge or experience to grasp the concepts or participate in exercises. Basic educational activities and materials are meant to establish a foundation of knowledge and competence that will be expanded upon in practice or in higher level seminars and workshops.

Smart Building Technologies for Energy Efficiency
2024-01-23 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, 90241-5388, United States
**New Energy Management Series – Be sure to attend all Four Seminars**
This seminar complements our “Fundamentals of Effective Energy Management”, our “Advanced Energy Management” and our “Smart O&M for High-Performance Buildings” seminars. Plan to attend all Four!

Seminar Description:
Modern buildings today are equipped with technology-based systems to deliver optimum performance utilizing the least amount of energy. Understand the fundamentals behind these systems and how to apply them in your facility to track and improve building energy performance. Learn how to maximize our return on investments from these systems by knowing how to effectively manage, operate, and maintain these systems to sustain efficient energy performance in our buildings.
Seminar Highlights:

Smart Building Technologies
Smart Lighting Systems
Modern HVAC Control Systems for Smart Buildings
Smart Energy Meters
Building Energy Dashboards and Analytics

Who Should Attend

• Commercial and Industrial
Customers
• Building Owners
• Municipalities
• Public and Government Facilities
• Facility Managers
• Energy Consultants
and Contractors
• Equipment Manufacturers
• Policymakers
• Energy Managers

Learning Level: Advanced

This class is eligible for continuing education units from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

Speaker: Paul Wingco has over thirty years of combined experience in facility operations and energy management. His past roles include serving as Energy and Sustainability Manager, Associate Director of Energy and MEP services, and Director of Facilities Management for California State University, Long Beach and has been actively involved in sustainability policy development and implementation in both the California State and University of California University systems. Paul earned his degree in Construction Engineering Management from California State University, Long Beach and has a Master’s in Business Administration from Vanguard University of Southern California. Paul is a registered instructor with the Building Operator Certification (BOC) program. He is a Certified Energy Manager with the Association of Energy Engineers and a practicing independent Clean Energy and Sustainability consultant.

Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating, Single Family
2024-01-24 - 2024-01-26 | Online
Electrify My Home provides training based on real-world experience with residential electrification. With hundreds of high-performance projects completed to date, Electrify My Home shares its experience with others in a fast-paced training program that will benefit all parts of your company. We share principles of “Install Small” and “Good Electrification” processes that will keep your customers satisfied while simultaneously optimizing future grid reliability.
Only enrolled TECH Clean California Participating Contractor company staff may take this course. Course registration will be verified to ensure Participating Contractor company has completed a Trade Professional Participation Agreement (TPPA). Registration may be canceled if a TPPA has not been completed prior to course start date.
Instructor:
Larry Waters: Founder, “Electrify My Home LLC”

Larry has 40 years HVAC trade experience in service, installation, sales, and management. His specialization is house-as-a-system electrification and has coined the process and practices “Good Electrification” and “Install small” right sizing for climate and comfort.
Larry spent the first ten years of his career working on Industrial and Commercial systems and later transitioned to residential HVAC. As a service technician and sales professional, Larry has sold more than 20 million dollars of HVAC product. In 2011, Larry obtained his BPI-certified Building Analyst certification and has concentrated on home performance ever since. Beginning in 2014, Larry began focusing on replacing gas furnaces with high-efficiency heat pumps. He has since designed and installed over 400 electrification projects in the greater Bay Area of California.
Larry started his all-electric gas conversion company, Electrify My Home, in 2019. Larry is an advisory board member of the Building Decarbonization Coalition and is still active as a Leading Light representative. Electrify My Home is a recognized trainer on residential home-electrification sales, system-design, and installation for the State of California’s TECH Initiative.

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2024-01-24 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Overview
The TECH & ESMAC (ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater Manufacturer Action Council) Heat Pump Water Heater Education includes a TECH overview, ENERGY STAR® overview, and a manufacturers heat pump water heater (HPWH) education session focused on technology features and benefits, appropriate applications, energy efficiency comparison to other water heater types, installation techniques and best practices, service support and warranty, proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and selling strategies.
Attending the TECH & ESMAC training is required for upcoming HPWH funds.
• For onboarding purposes, at least one individual from your organization must attend and complete the post-training survey.
• All installers working on a project submitted to the program must also take either this training, or a program approved manufacturer training.

Topics Covered:
• Key differences between standard gas and electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters.
• Benefits and value propositions of HPWHs.
• Installation best practices.
• Location options, space needs and considerations.
• How to size appropriately.
• Programming/operating modes.
• Time-of-use and demand response capabilities.
• Electrical requirements, electric panel considerations.
• Condensate management and drainage.
• Thermostatic mixing valves, recirculation pumps.
• Noise/vibration considerations.
• Guidance and best practices for warranty, service support, and maintenance.
• Customer education – how to use, what to expect, addressing common concerns.
• How to get further regional training and support.

Learning Objectives:
• Identify the key difference between standard water heaters and heat pump water heaters.
• Explain the features and benefits of heat pump water heaters.
• Identify dwelling and customer types that benefit the most from HPWH.
• Calculate appropriate tank size based on dwelling and occupancy.
• Describe installation best practices.
• Describe service and maintenance best practices.
• Demonstrate selling techniques and overcoming customer objections.

Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating | January 24th - 26th, 2024 | Elk Grove, CA
2024-01-24 08:00 - 2024-01-26 16:30 UTC | Slakey Brotehrs, 2215 Kausen Dr. #2, Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Electrify My Home provides training based on real-world experience with residential electrification. With hundreds of high-performance projects completed to date, Electrify My Home shares its experience with others in a fast-paced training program that will benefit all parts of your company. We share principals of “Install Small” and “Good Electrification” processes that will keep your customers satisfied while simultaneously optimizing future grid reliability.
Only enrolled TECH Clean California Participating Contractor company staff may take this course. Course registration will be verified to ensure Participating Contractor company has completed a Trade Professional Participation Agreement (TPPA). Registration may be cancelled if a TPPA has not been completed prior to course start date.

Neighborhood Scale – The Future of Building Decarbonization
2024-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Hear from Panama Bartholomy (BDC), Rachel Kuykendall (Pacific Gas & Electric), and Jared Rodriguez (Emergent Urban Concepts) as they discuss the benefits of a neighborhood-scale approach to building decarbonization as well as the different pathways and ownership models for implementing this strategy.

Intro To Residential HVAC Systems
2024-01-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system. It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and duct design (ACCA Manual J). It will go through a simple example home and introduce one of the available software programs that assist you in this process.
Learning Objectives:

Understand what ACCA is and why their design manuals are so important.
Understand the importance and benefits of good HVAC design.
Understand the basic steps in the design process and take the mystery out of HVAC design.
Be introduced to new HVAC design software.

Instructor: Russ King, Coded Energy Inc.
