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SUMMARY:Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs\, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful electrification retrofits. Case studies demonstrating successful electrification projects will highlight the opportunities to overcome challenges presented by existing infrastructure and planning for backup power during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/retrofitting-homes-for-electrification-and-decarbonization-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T090000
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SUMMARY:Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling
DESCRIPTION:course description\n\n\n\n\n\nAs our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewable’s for generation along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs of gas in new homes. Electricity becomes an attractive fuel source to designers and builders interested in reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions and creating zero net energy buildings. \nDan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will present on efficiency gains and emissions reductions from electric heat pumps in new and existing buildings and will cover the advantages and limitations of these systems\, the available technology and refrigerant types. Discussion will touch on interactions with indoor air quality issues and building enclosure considerations.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electric-heat-pumps-for-space-heating-and-cooling-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T090000
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SUMMARY:Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes
DESCRIPTION:Course description\n\n\n\n\n\nFor as long as we’ve built homes\, we’ve been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result\, our buildings are designed and constructed to safely manage the operation of gas appliances. In this webinar\, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will look at mechanical rooms as we transition from gas appliances to electric appliances. There is an opportunity for contractors and designers to offer their clients additional efficiencies beyond those offered by the change to electric appliances. We will identify easily overlooked building enclosure and mechanical changes that can be incorporated into an electrification retrofit project. This three-hour webinar is based on completed projects and will have images of floor plans that illustrate the complexities of combustion appliance mechanical spaces and the opportunities available when they are electrified.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/mechanical-rooms-strategies-for-electrification-retrofits-in-homes-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T083000
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Water Heater: Installation\, Decision Guidance\, and Load Shifting
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nick Brown and Gary Klein\, this webinar will look at the best practices for installing a heat pump water in residential homes. This course will help plumbers\, builders\, architects\, homeowners\, and home energy consultants understand what is different about heat pump water heaters from the water heaters they are more familiar with\, ensuring correct installations. We’ll provide a quick recap of heat pump water heater basics and then explore the retrofit process\, beginning from site preparation and installation considerations at the home\, to operation and grid flexibility that heat pump water heaters can provide. buildingscienceeducation\, bsesc \nThe U.S. Department of Energy has recognized this course as part of PG&E Energy Center’s Heat Pump Water Heater program as Energy Skilled in Installation. Energy Skilled heat pump water heater programs include important content to prepare students to install and specify high quality\, next generation heat pump water heater systems. Enroll here to complete the three-part series to receive your Energy Skilled recognition. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nHeat pump water heater basics\nKey installation challenges for heat pump water heaters\nInstallation requirements for electrical\, plumbing connections\, and condensate drainage\nNew technological developments for heat pump water heaters\nCold climate HPWHs (Split-Type)\nHeat water heater operational modes\nGrid interaction\nClass survey\, closing and wrap up\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nList key considerations when preparing to replace a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater\nName examples of different heat pump system types\, including 120v equipment\nIdentify the proper installation location for a heat pump water heater system\nSummarize the different operating modes of HPWHs\nDescribe what is a CTA-2045 communication device and how it is used for grid flexibility\nDiscuss how the operation of a heat pump water heater can be managed using a CTA-2045 device and how heat pump water heaters are used within utility demand response programs
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/heat-pump-water-heater-installation-decision-guidance-and-load-shifting-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T120000
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SUMMARY:Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating
DESCRIPTION:Course description\n\n\n\n\n\nBy enrolling in this course\, you agree to receive text message course reminders. Upon receiving your first message you will have the option to opt out by replying “STOP”. \nAs our electricity supply becomes cleaner\, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes\, electricity becomes an attractive fuel source to designers and builders interested in reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions and creating zero carbon homes. \nDan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will present on efficiency gains\, and overcoming common installation pitfalls from electric heat pump water heaters in new and existing buildings. Class discussion will cover the advantages and limitations of these systems\, the available technology and refrigerant types\, as well as features like load flexing. \nThe U.S. Department of Energy has recognized this course as part of PG&E Energy Center’s Heat Pump Water Heater program as Energy Skilled in Installation. Energy Skilled heat pump water heater programs include important content to prepare students to install and specify high quality\, next generation heat pump water heater systems. Enroll here to complete the three-part series to receive your Energy Skilled recognition. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nHeat pumps water heaters (HPHW) overview\nHPWH lab performance data\nHPWH and solar thermal systems\nHPWH and space heating systems\nHPWH with CO₂ as a refrigerant\nHPWH demand response strategy and efficiency\nImportance of efficient plumbing distribution system\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nSummarize the performance parameters of electric heat pump water heaters\nDiscuss the relationship between heat pump water heaters\, solar thermal systems and space heating systems\nName at least two factors that have interactive efficiency gains of a plumbing distribution system\nList the impact of refrigerants and ways to guard against refrigerant leaks\nExplain the importance of a demand response strategy and its relationship to efficiency
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electric-heat-pumps-for-water-heating-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T120000
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SUMMARY:Practical and Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Meeting Hot Water Demand with Heat Pump Water Heaters
DESCRIPTION:On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further reduce residential water use in ways that do not feel like conservation to customers. In this class\, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our approach is called “Structured Plumbing”. This will be a practical class focusing on how to install or modify hot water plumbing following the principles of “Structured Plumbing”. The presentation is based on completed projects including retrofits and new construction.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/practical-and-efficient-hot-water-delivery-meeting-hot-water-demand-with-heat-pump-water-heaters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T150000
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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Field Lessons for Heat Pump Installers (5 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 5 – August 26\, 2025 (3pm – 4:30pm) \nBy enrolling in this series\, you agree to receive text message course reminders. Upon receiving your first message you will have the option to opt out by replying “STOP”. \nThis comprehensive series of courses is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of heat pump design\, sales\, and business best practices. Each course focuses on a specific aspect of heat pump technology\, providing practical insights and best practices to ensure efficient and effective operation. These courses provide a comprehensive understanding of how to sell more high-performing heat pump systems with limited call-backs\, preparing participants to succeed with industry demands. \n  \nSpeaker Bio: \nLarry Waters \nLarry Waters is the founder of Electrify My Home\, a first-of-its-kind electrification company specializing in residential electrification projects and workforce training. Larry has 40 years HVAC trade experience in service\, installation\, sales\, and management with a specialization in home performance. Beginning in 2014\, Larry’s focus shifted to replacing gas furnace with high-efficiency heat pumps and in that time has designed and installed over 400 systems. Larry is NATE and BPI-certified and serves on multiple boards and committees focused on propelling the movement to Electrify Efficiently. \nContinuing Education Credits Per Individual Courses Only: \nAIA: 1.25\, BPI: 1.5\, BIG: 1.5\, CABEC: 1.5 \nSector: \nResidential \nAudience Level: \nIntermediate \nElectrification: \nYes \n 
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-field-lessons-for-heat-pump-installers-5-part-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T120000
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification: Efficiency Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems
DESCRIPTION:Improved design\, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption\, indoor air quality\, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be applied to HVAC design\, installation and/or commissioning. In the Optimizing Residential Forced-Air series\, we will review how each factor can be specified at design\, implemented during installation\, and tested/adjusted during commissioning. We will also look at how we can redesign our approach to high performance HVAC systems to support CA climate goals\, help manage the peak electrical load on the grid as well as the owners operating cost under the time-of-use billing structure. \nThe Optimizing Residential Forced-Air series is informed through commissioned systems\, where real examples from completed projects are used to support class content. We have designed\, built\, and commissioned both retrofit and new construction projects that exemplify the concepts covered in class. Course content will include design examples\, photos installations\, and test results from commissioning. \nThe HVAC equipment\, materials and knowledge required to dramatically improve the performance of HVAC systems is readily available. This class will assist the designer\, installer\, and rater in their efforts to improve the HVAC systems we build.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/optimizing-ducted-heat-pumps-for-residential-electrification-efficiency-comfort-and-low-loss-duct-systems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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