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SUMMARY:Wildfire Resilience and Passive House
DESCRIPTION:Part 6 of 9  \nWith the growing occurrence of devastating wildfires\, there’s an imperative to make buildings fire safe and resilient. Passive House can support a clear pathway to achieve these goals. The class will review the latest science on wildfires and building safety\, including the interplay among building structure\, the surrounding landscape\, community\, and the Passive House methodology. We will dive into a toolkit with specific steps for analyzing and implementing fire resilient Passive House strategies for your next building project. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nContext of fire weather\, wildfires\, and urban conflagration.\nPriorities for building\, landscape\, and community hardening against wildfire threats\nHow Passive House characteristics can support fire resilience\nOptimization of fire resilience and Passive House goals\nExamples\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nOutline the threats that buildings\, property\, and people face due to the growing frequency of wildfires\nDescribe critical weaknesses and failures in site and building design that compromise fire resilience\nOutline attributes\, details\, and quality control aspects of Passive House design and construction that support wildfire resilience\nDescribe code\, landscaping\, and community strategies for strengthening fire resilience and the opportunities for Passive House to be implemented to enhance effectiveness
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/wildfire-resilience-and-passive-house/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T140000
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SUMMARY:Case Studies and Implementation for Advanced HVAC Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:By enrolling in this course\, 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”. \nWith the emerging trend towards fully electrified buildings\, plus the demands from a growing IT sector\, utilities and building portfolio managers are facing growing peak demands while also seeking solutions towards decarbonization and grid resilience. This session features three emerging HVAC strategies\, with detailed case studies that can move these ideas from research to implementation. \nCarlos Duarte will present a recently published simulation study exploring how radiant cooling systems can reduce strain on the grid during peak demand hours\, evaluating numerous parameters such as the scheduling of system operation to optimize for climates. With simulations of 16 climate zones in California\, plus 14 additional climates\, these results can inform optimization for load shifting in radiant systems. \nJiwon Park will discuss a case study of an all-electric medical office building that implemented heat recovery chillers to reduce emissions\, providing a higher coefficient of performance than air-to-water heat pumps\, with a smaller equipment footprint. Results show the technical feasibility of these systems\, but also their complexity and variability\, with a proposed new metric for assessing performance in such systems. \nFinally\, Tharanga Jayarathne will describe the field implementation and validation of a novel control strategy that optimizes supply air temperature resent. Recent implementations in three commercial buildings demonstrate its potential as a cost-effective and scalable control strategy\, with energy or cost savings up to 20%. This event is free and open to the public\, and co-sponsored by PG&E and UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/case-studies-and-implementation-for-advanced-hvac-decarbonization/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:Case Studies and Implementation for Advanced HVAC Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\n\nWith the emerging trend towards fully electrified buildings\, plus the demands from a growing IT sector\, utilities and building portfolio managers are facing growing peak demands while also seeking solutions towards decarbonization and grid resilience. This session features three emerging HVAC strategies\, with detailed case studies that can move these ideas from research to implementation. \nCarlos Duarte will present a recently published simulation study exploring how radiant cooling systems can reduce strain on the grid during peak demand hours\, evaluating numerous parameters such as the scheduling of system operation to optimize for climates. With simulations of 16 climate zones in California\, plus 14 additional climates\, these results can inform optimization for load shifting in radiant systems. \nJiwon Park will discuss a case study of an all-electric medical office building that implemented heat recovery chillers to reduce emissions\, providing a higher coefficient of performance than air-to-water heat pumps\, with a smaller equipment footprint. Results show the technical feasibility of these systems\, but also their complexity and variability\, with a proposed new metric for assessing performance in such systems. \nFinally\, Tharanga Jayarathne will describe the field implementation and validation of a novel control strategy that optimizes supply air temperature resent. Recent implementations in three commercial buildings demonstrate its potential as a cost-effective and scalable control strategy\, with energy or cost savings up to 20%. This event is free and open to the public\, and co-sponsored by PG&E and UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/case-studies-and-implementation-for-advanced-hvac-decarbonization-2/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T120000
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SUMMARY:Multifamily Passive House Design
DESCRIPTION:Part 7 of 9  \nPassive House delivers healthy\, quiet\, and comfortable homes in durable buildings. Passive House also provides a baseline on which teams can craft resilient buildings capable of sheltering residents from the violent storms and extreme heat waves to come. In this course\, we’ll cover a range of issues that go into planning\, designing\, and constructing affordable Passive House multifamily buildings. It’s a comprehensive overview\, diving into key details\, and demystifying the strategies for success. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\n\nMultifamily milestones\nCritical early design considerations\nVentilation and ventilation systems\nCooling\, shading\, comfort\, and optimization\nEnclosure assemblies\nHeat pumps and space conditioning strategies\nDomestic hot water\nCertification process\nQ&A\n\n\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nOutline common pitfalls in designing Passive House multifamily buildings\nDescribe critical pathways\, processes\, and milestones in Passive House multifamily optimization\nRecall critical\, multifamily components and systems and the sequence of consideration and integration\nSummarize how well established strategies are evolving and being successfully scaled
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/multifamily-passive-house-design/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T113000
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SUMMARY:Passive House Enclosures
DESCRIPTION:Part 8 of 9  \nThis course dives deep into the focus of building enclosure design and construction looking at a range of enclosure construction types\, and climates. The course will look at topics of designing\, detailing\, sequencing\, building\, inspection\, reporting\, and testing of critical Passive House components and enclosure systems: insulation\, thermal bridge free connections\, airtightness\, windows and more. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nContext of Passive House\nThe work of enclosures\nEfficient design and high quality\nDetails\nExecution\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe Passive House goals and methodology as they translate to enclosure assemblies\nOutline typical Passive House assembly buildups and connection details\nDescribe Passive House window installation details and testing to hit Passive House goals\nOutline quality assurance and quality control measures used to verify enclosure performance and reach certification
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/passive-house-enclosures/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T090000
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SUMMARY:Passive House Mechanical Systems
DESCRIPTION:Part 9 of 9  \nThis course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Learn about the design and construction of a range of system types. The course will examine ventilation\, heating\, cooling\, and hot water topics of performance specifications\, coordination\, sequencing\, inspection\, testing\, and reporting. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nContext of Passive House and mechanical systems\nSystems strategy\nVentilation\nHeating and cooling\nDomestic hot water (DHW)\nOther systems and solar\nCase studies\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe Passive House goals and methodology as they translate to mechanical systems\nOutline typical Passive House heating\, cooling\, ventilation and hot water systems\, focusing on the pros and cons of choices\nDescribe Passive House ventilation and hot water installation considerations\, and the process to hit Passive House goals\nOutline quality assurance and quality control measures used to verify mechanical systems’ performance and reach certification
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/passive-house-mechanical-systems/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: As the electricity grid gets cleaner\, electricity is becoming a more attractive choice for home designers and builders. Renewable energy is growing\, and many cities now limit fossil‑fuel systems in new homes. These changes make it easier to cut residential greenhouse gas emissions and work toward zero‑net‑energy goals. \nIn this webinar\, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance explains how electric heat pumps can improve efficiency and reduce emissions in both new and existing homes. He covers the strengths and limits of today’s heat‑pump technologies\, including equipment options and refrigerant types. The webinar also looks at how these systems affect indoor air quality and what builders should consider when designing the building enclosure. \n\nAgenda:\n\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\n\n\n\nObjectives:\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to:\n\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\n\n\n\n\nAudience Level:\nIntermediate\n\n\n\nContinuing Education Credits\n\nSee below \n\n\n\nAIA\n3.75\n\n\n\nBPI\n4\n\n\n\nCABEC\n4\n\n\n\nHBX\n4\n\n\n\nSector:\nResidential
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electric-heat-pumps-for-space-heating-and-cooling-6/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:Practical and Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Meeting Hot Water Demand with Heat Pump Water Heaters
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: On 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. \n\nAgenda:\n\n\nIntroduction and safety message\nOverview of structured plumbing design\nMaterial choices and water flow\nPump options\nTypical plumbing layout vs the ideal plumbing layout\nAdvantages and limitations of retrofit plumbing projects\nCase study projects – three examples\nReview as found plumbing layout\nDesign options and install techniques\nDiscuss missed opportunities\nExamine performance of completed system\n\n\n\n\nObjectives:\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nConvey the importance of water conservation measures that do not negatively impact the homeowner’s comfort\nCite the annual volume of water a typical household can save by adopting structured plumbing\nDiscuss how reducing pipe diameter decreases the wait time for hot water at a fixture\nPresent strategies for installing a structured plumbing system in an existing home\nPractice evaluating existing plumbing layouts to decide if existing pipe should be reused or rerouted\nSummarize the best options for locating hot water tanks and recirculation pumps with different floor plans\nList the material choices available for replumbing hot water systems (each material will be evaluated for its impact on water flow and velocity)\nArticulate and synthesize how each component and process involved in electrical upgrades directly impacts the electrical efficiency and overall electrical performance of a house. This includes optimizing energy conversion efficiency\, reducing losses\, and improving the reliability and stability of the electrical infrastructure\n\n\n\n\nAudience Level:\nIntermediate\n\n\n\nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nSee below \n\n\n\nAIA\n2.5\n\n\n\nBPI\n3\n\n\n\nCABEC\n3\n\n\n\nHBX\n3\n\n\n\nSector:\nResidential
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/practical-and-efficient-hot-water-delivery-meeting-hot-water-demand-with-heat-pump-water-heaters-3/
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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