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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Field Lessons for Heat Pump Installers (5 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Part 5 of 5 – October 7\, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm) \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. \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.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-field-lessons-for-heat-pump-installers-5-part-series-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T090000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Concepts in Designing and Retrofitting Energy Efficient Data Centers
DESCRIPTION:Course description\n\n\n\n\n\nThe class will focus on how to select\, design\, control\, and commission the mechanical systems with the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for a given data center. TCO accounts for first cost (including electrical\, architectural and structural impacts)\, reliability\, complexity/simplicity\, energy efficiency\, maintenance costs\, future growth\, and flexibility. The class will make liberal use of real data center case studies for both new construction and retrofits. Mechanical systems evaluated will include packaged/custom direct expansion (DX) with air economizers\, direct/indirect evaporative cooling\, pumped refrigerant economizers\, various chilled water systems including in-row cooling and waterside economizers\, air-cooled chillers with integrated dry-coolers\, liquid cooled racks\, and liquid cooled servers. One area of focus will be controls design and commissioning. This section will cover both Direct Digital Control (DDC) and Programable Logic Controller (PLC) systems\, various controls redundancy options\, failsafe device configuration\, optimizing/simplifying sequences of operation\, and controls commissioning. The class will also review the ASHRAE TC9.9 Thermal Guidelines and other standards of care for control of temperature\, humidity\, gaseous contaminants\, and particulates. Lastly\, the class will cover the growing use of data center heat recovery for building electrification. This is an advanced level course for owners\, operators\, engineers\, contractors\, colocation tenants\, etc. with at least two years of data center experience.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/advanced-concepts-in-designing-and-retrofitting-energy-efficient-data-centers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T090000
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SUMMARY:Crawlspace Retrofits in Electrification Projects (2 Part Series) - WEBINAR - Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 2 – October 14\, 2025 (9am – 12pm) \nPart 2 of 2 – October 30\, 2025 (9am – 12pm) \nBy enrolling in this series\, you agree to receive text message course reminders. To opt-out update your profile here or upon receiving your first message you will have the option to opt out by replying “STOP”. \nDiscover practical strategies for sealing and insulating crawlspaces to boost home performance and comfort. Learn from Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance as he tackles moisture\, rodents\, and wildfire resilience. Ideal for professionals working on energy upgrades and crawlspace retrofits. \nDan Perunko \nDan 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 is a professional trainer who designs and delivers full and multi day courses for California’s Utility Companies (energy training centers) and ACI national and regional conferences. 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.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/crawlspace-retrofits-in-electrification-projects-2-part-series-webinar-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T110000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Passive House
DESCRIPTION:Passive House goals and methodology change how architects and builders think and work\, making the architectural design a driver of climate\, health\, and social solutions. This course dives into the basic principles\, history\, certification\, costs\, systems\, and applications of Passive House\, including the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to challenge and change industry expectations. \nTo attend the entire Passive House Standard (8 Part Series) enroll here.\n \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nWhy Passive House?\nWhat’s the Logic of Passive House?\nPassive House Methodology\nThe Tools\nExamples\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the goals of Passive House performance\, including hygienic ventilation\, thermal comfort\, durability\, energy efficiency\, resilience\, and affordability.\nOutline the five fundamental principles of Passive House design and how each contributes to reaching occupant health\, safety\, and welfare goals\nDescribe how Passive House tools and methodology deliver predictable\, high-quality results\, allowing heating & cooling system sizing to be reduced by 75% typically\nOutline how Passive House methods have been adapted and grown to include practically every building type while addressing all climate zones\, from factories in Sri Lanka to office towers in Boston
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/an-introduction-to-passive-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T090000
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SUMMARY:2025 California Energy Code & Passive House
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide an overview of how the 2025 California Title 24\, Part 6 code addresses Passive House concepts. We will look at basic Passive House principles\, methodology\, and performance targets\, focusing on electrification goals and how they relate to the updated California codes. The class will illustrate the goals\, strategies\, and results with regional case studies. \nTo attend the entire Passive House Standard (8 Part Series) enroll here.\n \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nPassive House introduction\nTitle 24\, Part 6 code updates\nCase studies\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain Passive House principles and benefits\nDescribe relevant California code updates\nOutline strategies for building design and construction to meet Passive House and new code requirements\nDescribe case studies of homes that achieve all-electric code-compliant Passive House outcomes and the strategies and outcomes
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/2025-california-energy-code-passive-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T153000
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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers
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”. \nElectrification is taking form in California – gas water heaters are being phased out in the Bay Area by 2027 and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transition from gas to electric will “spark” giant demand for all trades\, including plumbers. In this session\, Electrify My Home will introduce unique business opportunities for plumbers with a focus on heat pump water heaters\, strategies for collaborating with other trades (e.g.\, electricians)\, and the importance of comprehensive electrification planning. \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\nElectrification market in California and PG&E service territory\nGas water heater phase out\nElectrification opportunities in California\nHeat pump water heaters and the electrical grid\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nSummarize importance of Electrify My Home’s approach to ‘good electrification’\nName at least two factors driving the market for electric water heaters\nDescribe one feature of gas water heaters that’s lead to their phase-out.\nBe aware of the percentage of California homes with a gas water heater\nExplain why heat pump water heaters can be helpful for the electrical grid
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/68017/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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