Efficiency First California

Electrify Efficiently: Electrical Panel Assessments - Examples for Heat Pump Installers (3 of 6)
2025-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Course description

Part 3 of 6 – May 6, 2025 (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 from Electrify My Home discuss real-world electrical panel scenarios including visual assessments, electrical load calculations, and examples of different solutions to make 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

Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling
2025-03-26 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewable’s for generation along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs 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.
Dan 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.
The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:
– Identify the benefits of ducted and ductless space heating heat pump systems
– Describe the potential benefits of HVAC-driven filtration and indoor air quality
– Summarize the performance parameters for proper installation of electric heat pumps
– Describe climate impacts from the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere and the procedures to ensure that systems don’t leak
– Interpret energy savings comparisons among existing equipment types in order to determine the total annual energy consumption for the equipment under consideration

Electrify Efficiently: Overcoming Heat Pum Objections (1 of 6)
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

Part 1 of 6 – April 8, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
Join us as Electrify My Home continues this lunchtime webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous business opportunities, vital role of efficiency, and lessons learned from the field. 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.
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.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Overview of the Electrify My Home “Electrify Efficiently” webinar series
Approaching the house
Consultative questioning to identify needs
Common objections to heat pumps and sample responses
Class survey, closing and wrap up

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

Develop two consultative questions that will help prepare a response to a customer’s objection
Describe one reason why older vintage heat pumps spoiled the opinions of some customers & HVAC pros
Name three features of gas appliances that are disadvantageous
Explain why heat pumps are the perfect fit for California’s climate
List five reasons why heat pumps are better than gas furnaces

Electrify Efficiently: Operating a Heat Pump - Best Practices to Minimize Call Backs (2 of 6)
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

Part 2 of 6 – April 22, 2025 (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

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration
2025-05-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance delves into why ventilation and filtration are so important. We will look at indoor and outdoor air quality and discuss the effectiveness of ventilation and filtration at managing various pollutants. In addition to the large body of evidence we already had supporting the need for ventilation and filtration in residential buildings, we will consider the current impacts of building electrification, the pandemic, and wildfires on our systems.
This four-hour class is designed to help participants identify and understand critical issues relating to healthy buildings. The class will help participants improve their ability to discuss these issues with customers and will also lay the groundwork for the other course in the Balanced Ventilation series about the design and installation of balanced ventilation and filtration systems.

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: System Types, Install Strategies, Duct Design and Critical Details
2025-05-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performance-based design and installation practices that lead to effective ventilation and filtration systems. Examples of completed, high-efficiency systems are presented to show how they were built and commissioned, with instructor Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance sharing lessons learned so others can avoid repeating them.

Electrify Efficiently: Home Heat Pumps Done Right - A Case Study (4 of 6)
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

Part 4 of 6 – May 20, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
The path to going all-electric can take many forms. For some, this means upgrading one appliance at a time; for others, it means replacing them all at once and offsetting with on-site solar. Regardless of the timeline, there are some important planning steps that must take place, as well as a continual vision for optimizing efficiency.
Join Electrify My Home in this session for a case study of a customer’s electrification journey. You’ll also hear directly from the customer, who will share why they went gas-free, why they chose to pursue efficiency measures, and what bumps in the road were faced on this adventure.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Overview of the Electrify My Home “Electrify Efficiently” webinar series
The electrification path/journey
Things every customer (and contractor) should consider along the way
Electrify My Home customer interview
Class survey, closing and wrap up

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

Describe the planning process every electrification candidate should pursue
Identify the pros and cons of pursuing all gas appliance upgrades at once
Name at least two reasons why Electrify My Home customer chose to focus on efficiency
Explain EMH’s reasoning behind their approach for this customer’s application

Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning - Challenges and Solutions (5 of 6)
2025-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Course description

Part 5 of 6 – June 3, 2025 (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

Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification (6 of 6)
2025-06-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

Part 6 of 6 – June 17, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
Join Electrify My Home (EMH) for the final session of the lunchtime webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series highlights the tremendous business opportunities, vital role of efficiency, and lessons learned from the field. As heat pumps begin to proliferate the market, it’s important to recognize the importance of energy efficiency and home performance. Building systems are interdependent and it’s rare that addressing a single component will result in the most comfortable outcome.
This session will highlight the importance of incorporating home performance concepts into heat pump projects or at least the home upgrade planning process. You’ll learn the pros and cons of incorporating home performance concepts into heat pump projects.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Overview of the Electrify My Home “Electrify Efficiently” webinar series
Unintended consequences of heat pump swaps
Introduction to home performance electrification
Making the case for home performance through real project data
Project examples
Class survey, closing and wrap up

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

Name two unintended consequences of unplanned heat pump swaps
Explain why load calculations are important for ensuring correct sizing
Describe why a standard BTU to kW conversion doesn’t mean right-sizing
Calculate how many BTUs are lost to the attic with uninsulated ductwork

Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Solar Installers (Part 1 of 4)
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
California’s push for building electrification is quickly driving major changes in the residential energy sphere. Solar contractors, designers, and affiliated trades have the opportunity to capture additional market share by offering or referring gas-to-electric appliance services. This is especially important in light of recent Net Energy Metering (NEM) policy changes. Solar, batteries, and home appliance electrification offer a perfect match for getting customers to Zero Net Energy or at least minimizing operational costs.
In this session, Electrify My Home will introduce basics of heat pumps as well as highlighting the business opportunities for solar professionals to add new services to their repertoire or to at least speak to these offerings with more confidence.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Electrification paired with solar PV
CA clean energy transition
Highly efficient electric appliances
Growth opportunities for solar installers and companies
Q&A

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

Explain why electrification of home appliances is a good pairing with solar installations
List the date when most natural gas furnaces will no longer be available for sale in
California
Name one way electrification can possibly help with the duck curve
Summarize importance of Electrify My Home’s approach to ‘good electrification’ and ‘install small’

Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for General Contractors & Architects (Part 2 of 4)
2025-06-24 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California. 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas appliances and the state aims to have six million heat pumps installed by 2030. This will require a major paradigm shift in the way builders, architects, and related professionals approach the market. It also presents a giant opportunity to frame yourself or your business as an electrification expert.
In this session, Electrify My Home will discuss this transition and the related business opportunity for specifying and installing well-designed all-electric buildings.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Electrification in California and PG&E service territory
Market opportunities for electrification-focused architects and general contractors
Whole-home electrification planning for success
Electrification and importance of HVAC and duct design, install, and commissioning
Q&A

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

Summarize Electrify My Home’s approach to ‘good electrification’
Explain the importance of comprehensive electrification planning
List one reason why commissioning is important for HVAC systems
Describe the benefit of keeping ductwork within the building enclosure

Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Electricians (Part 3 of 4)
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Electrification is taking form in California – over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have six million heat pumps installed by 2030. The massive infrastructure transition from gas to electric will “spark” giant demand for skilled electricians and presents a unique business opportunity.
In this session, Electrify My Home will introduce these business opportunities and cover some of the most important electrical best practices for long-term home electrical planning.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Electrification market in California and PG&E service territory
Business and growth opportunities
Electrification planning
Emerging technologies for home electrification

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

Explain the importance of comprehensive electrification planning
Name two technologies that help avoid panel upgrades
Explain why electrification presents unique business opportunities for electricians
Summarize importance of Electrify My Home’s approach to ‘good electrification’

Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers (Part 4 of 4)
2025-06-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Electrification is taking form in California – gas water heaters are being based 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.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Electrification market in California and PG&E service territory
Gas water heater phase out
Electrification opportunities in California
Heat pump water heaters and the electrical grid

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

Summarize importance of Electrify My Home’s approach to ‘good electrification’
Name at least two factors driving the market for electric water heaters
Describe one feature of gas water heaters that’s lead to their phase-out.
Be aware of the percentage of California homes with a gas water heater
Explain why heat pump water heaters can be helpful for the electrical grid

Heat Illness, California Regulations and the Kitchen of the Future
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

This is an ONLINE class being offered via GoTo Webinar.
If you would like to attend this class IN-PERSON at the Food Service Technology Center in Pleasanton, CA click HERE.
By 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”.
This class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the many kitchen water wasters that can be readily fixed. The first half explains the newly adopted CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations. These regulations are meant to protect kitchen workers but they also apply to equipment service professionals who might be working in those kitchens. Learn the details of these new regulations, how to help operators lower kitchen temperatures, and how to come into compliance with these laws. Likewise, new California laws require that all water utilities follow strict conservation guidelines in both dry and wet years – which could impact water costs. The second half of the class provides training on how to spot and mitigate common water-wasting leaks and wasteful operating practices in kitchens and dish rooms.

Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization
2025-08-12 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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.

Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling
2025-08-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
course description

As 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.
Dan 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.

Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes
2025-08-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

For 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.

Heat Pump Water Heater: Installation, Decision Guidance, and Load Shifting
2025-08-20 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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
The 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.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Heat pump water heater basics
Key installation challenges for heat pump water heaters
Installation requirements for electrical, plumbing connections, and condensate drainage
New technological developments for heat pump water heaters
Cold climate HPWHs (Split-Type)
Heat water heater operational modes
Grid interaction
Class survey, closing and wrap up

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

List key considerations when preparing to replace a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater
Name examples of different heat pump system types, including 120v equipment
Identify the proper installation location for a heat pump water heater system
Summarize the different operating modes of HPWHs
Describe what is a CTA-2045 communication device and how it is used for grid flexibility
Discuss 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

Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating
2025-08-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

By 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”.
As 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.
Dan 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.
The 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.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Heat pumps water heaters (HPHW) overview
HPWH lab performance data
HPWH and solar thermal systems
HPWH and space heating systems
HPWH with CO₂ as a refrigerant
HPWH demand response strategy and efficiency
Importance of efficient plumbing distribution system

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

Summarize the performance parameters of electric heat pump water heaters
Discuss the relationship between heat pump water heaters, solar thermal systems and space heating systems
Name at least two factors that have interactive efficiency gains of a plumbing distribution system
List the impact of refrigerants and ways to guard against refrigerant leaks
Explain the importance of a demand response strategy and its relationship to efficiency

Practical and Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Meeting Hot Water Demand with Heat Pump Water Heaters
2025-08-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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.

Electrify Efficiently: Field Lessons for Heat Pump Installers (5 Part Series)
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 1 of 5 – August 26, 2025 (3pm – 4:30pm)
By 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”.
This 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.

Speaker Bio:
Larry Waters
Larry 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.
Continuing Education Credits Per Individual Courses Only:
AIA: 1.25, BPI: 1.5, BIG: 1.5, CABEC: 1.5
Sector:
Residential
Audience Level:
Intermediate
Electrification:
Yes

Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification: Efficiency Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems
2025-08-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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.
The 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.
The 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.

Electrify Efficiently: Staging Home Electrification Projects (Part 2 of 2)
2025-09-02 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

Part 2 of 2 – September 2, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
By 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”.
Long-term planning is essential when it comes to most whole-home electrification journeys. By taking into consideration a customer’s long-term needs alongside their immediate needs, you can help customers avoid costly mistakes. In this webinar, participants will hear insights and recommendations on optimal order of operations of electrification installs. These insights come from Electrify My Home’s deep experience on hundreds of real-world electrification projects. Come prepared with questions about your electrification projects.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Electrify My Home: “good electrification” and “install small”
Planning ahead for electrification
Staging electrification projects
Q&A

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

Explain two reasons why planning a panel upgrade is so important
Describe the rationale behind why single trade contractors should advise beyond their specific product or installation
Explain why an inverter heat pump may be beneficial if future building enclosure upgrades are planned
Summarize importance of Electrify My Home’s approach to “good electrification” and “install small”

Electrify Efficiently: Field Lessons for Heat Pump Installers (5 Part Series)
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 2 of 5 – September 9, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
This 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.
Speaker Bio:
Larry Waters
Larry 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.

Electrify Efficiently: Field Lessons for Heat Pump Installers (5 Part Series)
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 3 of 5 – September 16, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
This 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.
Speaker Bio:
Larry Waters
Larry 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.

Energy Management Systems (EMS) with HVAC Controls (2 Part Series)
2025-09-23 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Series Description

Part 1 of 2 – September 23, 2025 (9:30am – 11:30am)
Part 2 of 2 – September 24, 2025 (9:30am – 11:30am)

Getting the most energy savings out of your HVAC requires building systems to be capable of adjustment, such as variable speed drives or demand limiting, as opposed to simple on/off control. However, these strategies often add a higher level of complexity making it more challenging to keep persistent energy savings over time. Energy Management Systems and Analytics are often offered as a solution to this problem. This course will provide a deep dive exploration of the reality of energy management systems and how they are not a one-size-fits all system and how each one needs its own requirements and parameters for success.

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

Identify key differences between building management systems (BMS) and energy management systems (EMS)
Review fundamental EMS qualities, controls, and techniques appropriate for different users, audiences, and end goals
Explore key performance indicators and strategies dashboard configurations
Evaluate effective EMS implementation, current product availability and successful case studies in new and retrofit projects

Speaker Bio:
Lester Terrance, HVAC/R
Lester Terrance has been active in the HVAC industry since 2003, including 12 years in the United State Air Force, seven of those years serving as HVAC Field Supervisor at the US Department of State. He is a licensed Master HVAC in the states of Maryland and Virginia, an EPA Certified Universal Technician, and an Authorized Overseas Certified Technician (Multi-stack). Lester is an HVAC Instructor and subject matter expert at D+R LEARN. Lester earned his AAS in Mechanical and Electrical Technology in 2013.
Continuing Education Credits:
BOC: 4, BPI: 4, CABEC: 4, NATE: 4

Electrify Efficiently: Field Lessons for Heat Pump Installers (5 Part Series)
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 4 of 5 – September 30, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
This 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.
Speaker Bio:
Larry Waters
Larry 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.

Electrify Efficiently: Field Lessons for Heat Pump Installers (5 Part Series)
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 5 of 5 – October 7, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
This 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.
Speaker Bio:
Larry Waters
Larry 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.

Advanced Concepts in Designing and Retrofitting Energy Efficient Data Centers
2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

The 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.

Crawlspace Retrofits in Electrification Projects (2 Part Series) - WEBINAR - Fall 2025
2025-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 1 of 2 – October 14, 2025 (9am – 12pm)
Part 2 of 2 – October 30, 2025 (9am – 12pm)
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Discover 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.
Dan Perunko
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 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.
