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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Part 1 of 2 – October 14, 2025 (9am – 12pm)
Part 2 of 2 – October 30, 2025 (9am – 12pm)
By 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”.
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.

An Introduction to Passive House
2025-10-15 09:00 - 11:00
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.
To attend the entire Passive House Standard (8 Part Series) enroll here.

Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Why Passive House?
What’s the Logic of Passive House?
Passive House Methodology
The Tools
Examples

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

Describe the goals of Passive House performance, including hygienic ventilation, thermal comfort, durability, energy efficiency, resilience, and affordability.
Outline the five fundamental principles of Passive House design and how each contributes to reaching occupant health, safety, and welfare goals
Describe how Passive House tools and methodology deliver predictable, high-quality results, allowing heating & cooling system sizing to be reduced by 75% typically
Outline 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

2025 California Energy Code & Passive House
2025-10-22 09:00 - 11:00
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.
To attend the entire Passive House Standard (8 Part Series) enroll here.

Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Passive House introduction
Title 24, Part 6 code updates
Case studies

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

Explain Passive House principles and benefits
Describe relevant California code updates
Outline strategies for building design and construction to meet Passive House and new code requirements
Describe case studies of homes that achieve all-electric code-compliant Passive House outcomes and the strategies and outcomes

Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers
2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:30
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”.
Electrification 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.
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
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

Making a High Quality Home Electrification Plan
2025-11-04 09:00 - 10:30
This course introduces the ingredients of a good electrification plan and shows participants how to produce one. Trainers will start by demonstrating how to gather critical data from a home, including utility data, key photos, measurements and homeowner preferences. Next, participants will learn how to use that data, combined with load calculations (covered in the previous class), to select the best equipment for each end use in a home. Finally, trainers will show how to pull all of the pieces together into a set of actionable reports that homeowners can use to guide them on their electrification journeys. Home electrification plans emerge as a potential brand builders and differentiators for building contractors and tradespeople.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Gathering data for a quality electrification plan
Equipment selection
Key customer reports
Making the plan actionable
Installation costs and incentives
Keeping operating costs low
Myths of electrification debunked
Selling points of an electrification plan

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

Identify the data that needs to be collected for a good electrification plan and where to find it
Select a set of electric appliances that both meets a client’s needs and avoids increasing the size of the main electrical panel
Produce a detailed project plan that shows how to achieve full electrification
Produce a wiring plan that helps guide electricians toward accurate bids even when electrification is phased over a couple of years
Describe how a plan helps customers gain the confidence to get started on electrification and avoid missteps
Articulate how electrification planning may boost sales or result in strong referrals

Conversations on 2025 CA Energy Code Updates for Lighting and Other Electrical Systems
2025-11-06 10:30 - 12:00
Course description

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This class will present the most common questions being asked about the changes in the 2025 California’s Energy Code for electrical systems including lighting, electrical power distribution, photovoltaics, batteries and electric mechanical systems. Two energy code geeks, Charles Knuffke (Wattstopper Legrand) and Gina Griffiths Rodda (Gabel Energy for Energy Code Ace), will discuss popular topics and the impactful changes that will affect design decisions as our industry prepares for this new code cycle going into effect January 1, 2026.

Tools for Making a Home Electrification Plan
2025-11-07 09:00 - 10:30
This course introduces exciting new software tools that are available to make home electrification easier. Trainers will demonstrate in detail an iOS-based electrification planning app that makes a home electrification plan easy to produce. This application prompts users with questions to ask homeowners, guides the collection of onsite data, assists with equipment selection, performs heat pump sizing and electric load calculations and offers detailed project plans for tradespeople, in addition to wiring plans and load calculations in a useful format for securing permits.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Introduction to an iOS-based electrification planning tool
Demonstration of the tool for making a complete plan
Discussion of additional planning tools

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

Download and use at least one available on-line tool for making home electrification plans
Explain how a plan can help make the most of an existing electrical panel
Generate an electrification plan for their own home
List three critical elements of a good home electrification plan
Describe how a plan helps homeowners gain the confidence to get started on electrification and avoid missteps

Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects (3 Part Series)
2025-11-18 09:00 - 11:00
Part 1 of 3 – November 18, 2025 (9am – 11am)
Part 2 of 3 – November 20, 2025 (9am – 11am)
Part 3 of 3 – December 2, 2025 (9am – 11am)

Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects series will provide job-ready strategies and techniques for building more durable, healthier, comfortable and energy efficient homes.

Instructor Bio:
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.

Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field
2025-11-18 09:00 - 13:00
Part 1 of 2 – November 18, 2025 (9am – 1pm)
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Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Heat pumps and electrification: necessity and benefits
Heat pump basics
Heat pump considerations
Case studies
Electrification financing resources
Closing thought on heat pumps

Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field - Part 2
2025-11-19 09:00 - 13:00
Part 2 of 2 – November 19, 2025 (9am – 1pm)
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Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Decarbonization motivation
Heat pump types & retrofit opportunities
Low temperature operation and refrigerants
Case studies and best practices
Heat pump system design exercise
Looking ahead and wrap-up

Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects: Addressing Common Hazard During Energy Upgrades
2025-11-20 09:00 - 11:00
Course description

Part 2 of 3 – November 20, 2025 (9am – 11am)
Upgrading the thermal and air leakage performance of existing homes exposes a variety of hazards that many professionals either do not know how to address or how to communicate the importance of the issue to the customer. Estimators and installers, including DIY homeowners, take on additional liability when they fail to identify and remediate existing hazards during upgrade projects. In this two-hour class, instructor Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will cover the most common hazards that are regularly uncovered during energy upgrades and provide some practical strategies for resolving those issues.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
What hazards are exposed in typical efficiency upgrades
What is the risk management plan for addressing these hazards
Asbestos insulation
Electrical system faults
Combustion appliance vents and clearance to combustible materials
Combustion appliance vents that do not effectively remove pollutants from the building
Non-IC rated recessed fixtures
Vents that re-entrain gases or moisture in the building
Biological growth on building surfaces
Impact of realigning the air barrier or thermal boundary

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

Identify three or more common hazards that may be uncovered during energy upgrades
List two or more repairs to mitigate common electrical hazards that are uncovered during energy upgrades
Identify the difference between fixtures which can be safely sealed with conventional air sealing material, and those that require high temperature sealant or treatments
Learn one or more key differences between combustion appliances that have single wall metal, double wall metal and plastic vent systems
Identify how targeted air sealing strategies enhance building envelope performance, reduce energy loads, and enable the successful implementation of electrification
