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SUMMARY:Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:Discover how California’s push for decarbonization and new local rules against gas installations are shaping home electrification. Dan Perunko from Balance Point Home Performance will walk you through the key steps to electrify a single-family home and share practical strategies for whole-house retrofits. You’ll also see real-world case studies that show how homeowners have tackled challenges with existing infrastructure and prepared for backup power during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/retrofitting-homes-for-electrification-and-decarbonization-4/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T090000
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SUMMARY:Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \n\nIntroduction and safety announcement\nHeat pumps for space heating\nCase studies of zero net energy (ZNE) homes\nEnergy consumption of heating and cooling\nDucted vs. ductless heat pump systems\nIndoor air quality (IAQ)\nRefrigerant leaks and global warming potential\nPerformance of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems\nDuct design and variable air flow systems\nElectric resistance auxiliary heating in heat pumps\nQ&A and course evaluation\n\nObjectives \nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the benefits of ducted and ductless space heating heat pump systems\nDescribe the potential benefits of HVAC-driven filtration and indoor air quality\nSummarize the performance parameters for proper installation of electric heat pumps\nDescribe climate impacts from the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere and the procedures to ensure that systems don’t leak\nInterpret energy savings comparisons among existing equipment types in order to determine the total annual energy consumption for the equipment under consideration
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electric-heat-pumps-for-space-heating-and-cooling-7/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T090000
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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Overcoming Heat Pump Objections (Part 1 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Heat Pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred HVAC and water heating technology. California has a goal for 6 million installed heat pumps by 2030\, and state plans indicate that new gas furnace and water heaters will not be permitted after 2030. While the path forward for heat pumps seems clear\, the technology is still foreign to most homeowners. To meet the above-mentioned goals\, contractors and other industry professionals must arm themselves with the knowledge (and sometimes the data) to dispel myths about heat pumps. \nIn 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.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-overcoming-heat-pump-objections-part-1-of-5/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T110000
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CREATED:20260128T235319Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Heating and Cooling Load Calculations for Electrification Projects
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Judy Rachel will explain what a heating and cooling load calculation is and how it provides essential information for the successful implementation of electrification projects. Beyond providing the essential information for properly sizing a residence’s HVAC system\, the heating and cooling load calculation informs electrification project design and planning in significant ways. In addition\, this presentation will explore the business case for this important planning step within the construction process. \n  \nAccurately calculating the heating and cooling loads for a building provides the information necessary to choose appropriately sized space conditioning equipment. When pursuing electrification using right sized\, typically\, lower capacity HVAC equipment you will frequently negate the need for panel upgrades which provides a significant advantage in electrification projects. This contributes significantly to reducing project costs\, while saving on energy consumption and ongoing costs to comfortably condition a given home.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/introduction-to-heating-and-cooling-load-calculations-for-electrification-projects-2/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T103000
DTSTAMP:20260527T111515
CREATED:20260128T234717Z
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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Operating a Heat Pump – Best Practices to Minimize Call Backs (Part 2 of 5)
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. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nHeat pump operation: characteristics and differences with gas furnaces or water heaters\nAdding value to the customer journey\nMinimizing call backs\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain one reason why heat pumps operate differently than gas furnaces\nName at least two points in the customer journey where education on heat pump operation are essential\nDescribe proper multi-split system operation in a way a typical customer can understand\nSummarize why customer satisfaction is critical to the adoption of heat pumps and home electrification
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-operating-a-heat-pump-best-practices-to-minimize-call-backs-part-2-of-5/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T210000
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SUMMARY:IHACI: Air Distribution Module (Part 1 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 4 – February 25\, 2026 (6pm – 9pm) \nPractical Fundamentals and Physical Properties of Air Distribution introduces air distribution fundamentals including key components and their functions\, airflow mechanics and system design\, air distribution tools and measurement techniques and impact of air noise\, friction and pressure loss on system efficiency\, and client comfort. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nIntroduction to air distribution fundamentals\nAirflow mechanics and system design\nAir distribution tools and measurement techniques\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the key components of an air distribution system and explain their functions in HVAC performance\nDefine and apply the correct air velocity limits for residential and commercial ductwork to ensure efficient operation\nCalculate target airflow rates based on cooling\, heating and ventilation requirements and adjust accordingly\nRecognize the impact of air noise\, friction and pressure loss on system efficiency and client comfort
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/ihaci-air-distribution-module-part-1-of-4/
LOCATION:PG&E Stockton Conference Center\, 3136 Boeing Way\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T111515
CREATED:20260128T235448Z
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SUMMARY:Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes
DESCRIPTION:For as long as we’ve built homes we’ve been using some kind of combustion 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T210000
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SUMMARY:IHACI: Air Distribution Module (Part 2 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of 4 – February 26\, 2026 (6pm – 9pm) \nPractical Fundamentals and Physical Properties of Air Distribution introduces air distribution fundamentals including key components and their functions\, airflow mechanics and system design\, air distribution tools and measurement techniques and impact of air noise\, friction and pressure loss on system efficiency and client comfort. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nAdvanced duct design methods\nDuct design and installation\nPractical application of the equal friction method\nSystem commissioning and air balancing\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain different duct design methods\, focusing on the Equal Friction method and its application in system design\nApply static pressure rounding and duct sizing rules within the Equal Friction Method for accurate design outcomes\nUse a ductulator to determine the dimensions of round and rectangular ducts\, air velocity and friction rates needed to meet specific CFM requirements\nDemonstrate the seven-step duct design process for residential and commercial HVAC systems including layout and component selection
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/ihaci-air-distribution-module-part-2-of-4/
LOCATION:PG&E Stockton Conference Center\, 3136 Boeing Way\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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