Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers
2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

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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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | Online
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

Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects: Developing a Work Scope for Attic Efficiency Upgrades
2025-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Part 3 of 3 – December 2, 2025 (9am – 11am)
Effective work scopes help contractors and customers achieve specific performance goals in a home’s attic efficiency upgrade. Developing a comprehensive, goal-oriented work scope can help contractors sell more jobs, differentiate their work from other contractors bidding on the job, and enables customers to prioritize their home upgrades within their budget, allowing for the possibility of future improvements. In this session, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will draw upon his contractor experience to discuss how he approaches attic efficiency work scopes, from demolition, material selection and installation, to commissioning.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
How is high-performance a different business model
Setting your company standards
How to define cost-effective
Identify the outcomes the customer would like to achieve
Defining outcomes in the work scope
Developing costs for specific outcomes
Using options to define good, better, best
Using notes to clarify limits of what work accomplishes
Negotiating the outcomes in the work scope

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

Specify at least three or more performance outcomes the work scope helps define
Explain one or more ways that a high-performance work scope is different from an industry standard sale process
Synthesize the home performance outcomes the customer would like to achieve
Describe one or more examples of how to itemize the work scope to facilitate a better understanding of cost segregation
Identify how targeted air sealing strategies enhance building envelope performance, reduce energy loads, and enable the successful implementation of electrification

Introduction to Heating and Cooling Load Calculations for Electrification Projects
2025-12-09 09:00 - 11:00
In this webinar, Judy Rachel will explain what a heating/cooling load calculation is and how it provides essential information for the successful implementation of electrification projects. Beyond providing the essential information for properly sizing a residence’s HVAC system, the heating / cooling load calculation informs electrification project design and planning in significant ways. In addition, this presentation will explore the business case for this important planning step within the construction process.
Accurately calculating the heating and cooling loads for a building provides the information necessary to choose appropriately sized space conditioning equipment. Right-sizing HVAC equipment provides a significant advantage in electrification projects. When pursuing electrification using right-sized, typically, lower capacity HVAC equipment you will frequently negate the need for panel upgrades. This contributes significantly to reducing project costs, while saving on energy consumption and ongoing costs to comfortably condition a given home.

Conversations on 2025 CA Energy Code Updates for Lighting and Other Electrical Systems
2025-12-11 09:30 - 11:00
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.

Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power
2025-12-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Course description

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While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries systems is robust, 24/7 backup power on demand.
Nationally, extended utility disruptions caused by floods, landslides, wind storms, ice storms, geomagnetic solar storms, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, PSPS, earthquakes, aged infrastructure, replacement equipment shortages and deliberate sabotage, populate the news with alarming frequency and severity. Which battery-based backup systems truly deliver, meet, and exceed customers’ expectations during long-term utility power outages?
This class promises to address how variously-scaled PV production and battery energy storage systems coupled with smart, nimble, robust and locally-controlled load management can respond to the ever increasing challenges threatening to shoot out the lights.
In this class, Erik Frye will discuss experiences of owners of micro grids and battery based grid tied PV systems, including systems such as:

Tesla PowerWall
Enphase Ensemble
SolarEdge
Sol-Ark
LFP vs NMC vs NCA
SMA Sunny Island, SMA Sunny Boy, and SMA Tripower Storage
Non Export / Net Zero Self generation to meet self consumption with the added benefit of backup power
Stand Alone micro grids for entirely off grid applications
PGE meter base automatic transfer switch
Future projections

Residential Electrification and Decarbonization with the Passive House Standard
2025-12-17 09:00 - 11:30
The Passive House Standard encourages all-electric building design and construction in homes and buildings, which can help achieve the widescale decarbonization required for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Passive House Network will demonstrate how Passive House principles align with the California’s decarbonization goals. This session will cover the technology options for all-electric homes and outline the many reasons to electrify with the Passive House Standard for better health, comfort, and cost benefits.

Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization
2026-02-05 09:00 - 13:00
Discover how California’s push for decarbonization and new local rules against gas installations are shaping home electrification. Dan Perunko from Balance Point Home Performance will walk you through the key steps to electrify a single-family home and share practical strategies for whole-house retrofits. You’ll also see real-world case studies that show how homeowners have tackled challenges with existing infrastructure and prepared for backup power during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.

Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling
2026-02-12 09:00 - 13:00
Agenda

Introduction and safety announcement
Heat pumps for space heating
Case studies of zero net energy (ZNE) homes
Energy consumption of heating and cooling
Ducted vs. ductless heat pump systems
Indoor air quality (IAQ)
Refrigerant leaks and global warming potential
Performance of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems
Duct design and variable air flow systems
Electric resistance auxiliary heating in heat pumps
Q&A and course evaluation

Objectives
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 Pump Objections (Part 1 of 5)
2026-02-17 09:00 - 10:30
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.

Introduction to Heating and Cooling Load Calculations for Electrification Projects
2026-02-19 09:00 - 11:00
In this webinar, Judy Rachel will explain what a heating and cooling load calculation is and how it provides essential information for the successful implementation of electrification projects. Beyond providing the essential information for properly sizing a residence’s HVAC system, the heating and cooling load calculation informs electrification project design and planning in significant ways. In addition, this presentation will explore the business case for this important planning step within the construction process.

Accurately calculating the heating and cooling loads for a building provides the information necessary to choose appropriately sized space conditioning equipment. When pursuing electrification using right sized, typically, lower capacity HVAC equipment you will frequently negate the need for panel upgrades which provides a significant advantage in electrification projects. This contributes significantly to reducing project costs, while saving on energy consumption and ongoing costs to comfortably condition a given home.

Electrify Efficiently: Operating a Heat Pump – Best Practices to Minimize Call Backs (Part 2 of 5)
2026-02-24 09:00 - 10:30
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

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

IHACI: Air Distribution Module (Part 1 of 4)
2026-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | PG&E Stockton Conference Center, 3136 Boeing Way, Stockton, California
Part 1 of 4 – February 25, 2026 (6pm – 9pm)
Practical Fundamentals and Physical Properties of Air Distribution introduces air distribution fundamentals including key components and their functions, airflow mechanics and system design, air distribution tools and measurement techniques and impact of air noise, friction and pressure loss on system efficiency, and client comfort.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Introduction to air distribution fundamentals
Airflow mechanics and system design
Air distribution tools and measurement techniques

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

Identify the key components of an air distribution system and explain their functions in HVAC performance
Define and apply the correct air velocity limits for residential and commercial ductwork to ensure efficient operation
Calculate target airflow rates based on cooling, heating and ventilation requirements and adjust accordingly
Recognize the impact of air noise, friction and pressure loss on system efficiency and client comfort

Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes
2026-02-26 09:00 - 12:00
For as long as we’ve built homes we’ve been using some kind of combustion to heat them. As a result, our buildings are designed and constructed to safely manage the operation of gas appliances. In this webinar, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will look at mechanical rooms as we transition from gas appliances to electric appliances. There is an opportunity for contractors and designers to offer their clients additional efficiencies beyond those offered by the change to electric appliances. We will identify easily overlooked building enclosure and mechanical changes that can be incorporated into an electrification retrofit project. This three-hour webinar is based on completed projects and will have images of floor plans that illustrate the complexities of combustion appliance mechanical spaces and the opportunities available when they are electrified.

IHACI: Air Distribution Module (Part 2 of 4)
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | PG&E Stockton Conference Center, 3136 Boeing Way, Stockton, California
Part 2 of 4 – February 26, 2026 (6pm – 9pm)
Practical Fundamentals and Physical Properties of Air Distribution introduces air distribution fundamentals including key components and their functions, airflow mechanics and system design, air distribution tools and measurement techniques and impact of air noise, friction and pressure loss on system efficiency and client comfort.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Advanced duct design methods
Duct design and installation
Practical application of the equal friction method
System commissioning and air balancing

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

Explain different duct design methods, focusing on the Equal Friction method and its application in system design
Apply static pressure rounding and duct sizing rules within the Equal Friction Method for accurate design outcomes
Use a ductulator to determine the dimensions of round and rectangular ducts, air velocity and friction rates needed to meet specific CFM requirements
Demonstrate the seven-step duct design process for residential and commercial HVAC systems including layout and component selection

Electrify Efficiently: Electrical Panel Assessments - Examples for Heat Pump Installers (Part 3 of 5)
2026-03-03 09:00 - 10:30
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, Electrify My Home will 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

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

IHACI: Air Distribution Module (Part 3 of 4)
2026-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 | PG&E Stockton Conference Center, 3136 Boeing Way, Stockton, California
Part 3 of 4 – March 4, 2026 (6pm – 9pm)
Fundamental Theory and Techniques of Air Side Design and Installation focuses on commercial duct system construction, system testing and performance evaluation, return air system upgrade and improvement including post-installation checks to verify that they system operates within manufacturer parameters with optimal performance.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Commercial duct system construction
System testing and performance evaluation
Return air system upgrade and improvement

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

Assemble a commercial duct system based on specific design parameters and equipment ratings
Perform initial duct system testing to ensure airflow and pressure meet designed specifications
Implement improvements on the return air side to address performance limitations identified during testing
Conduct post-installation checks to verify that they system operates within manufacturer parameters and achieves optimal performance

Practical and Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Meeting Hot Water Demand with Heat Pump Water Heaters
2026-03-05 09:00 - 12:00
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.

IHACI: Air Distribution Module (Part 4 of 4)
2026-03-05 18:00 - 21:00 | PG&E Stockton Conference Center, 3136 Boeing Way, Stockton, California
Part 4 of 4 – March 5, 2026 (6pm – 9pm)
Advanced Theory and Techniques of Air Side Design and Installation details continued rebuilding the return air side, upgrading the supply air side, system testing and practical application, diagnosing issues and best practices for system commissioning.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Continued rebuilding the return air side
Upgrading the air supply side
System testing and practical application

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

Redesign and rebuild the supply air side of a duct system to improve airflow and efficiency
Use advanced testing techniques to evaluate the performance of both the supply and return air components
Diagnose issues within the duct system that may reduce system capacity or efficiency
Apply best practices for system commissioning, ensuring all components function within design parameters

Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification: Efficiency Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems
2026-03-12 09:00 - 12:00
This three hour class will deal with low loss duct systems. The relevant performance factors are: duct leakage, duct conduction, room by room airflow, and system airflow. We will review design, installation and commissioning details as they relate to duct system performance for each of these performance factors. These performance factors can be applied to both conditioning and ventilation system ducts. 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.

Electrify Efficiently: Home Heat Pumps Done Right - A Case Study (Part 4 of 5)
2026-03-17 09:00 - 10:30
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

Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout
2026-03-19 09:00 - 12:00
This three hour class will deal with design, equipment choice and layout issues. The relevant performance factors are: system capacity, refrigerant charge and system airflow. We will review design, installation and commissioning details for each of these performance factors. These performance factors can be applied to both conditioning and ventilation system ducts. 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.

Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges and Solutions (Part 5 of 5)
2026-03-24 09:00 - 10:30
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

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

Air Handling Unit Fundamentals (Part 1 of 2)
2026-03-31 09:30 - 11:30
Series Description:

This introductory course provides a practical overview of air handling systems and their role within modern HVAC applications. Participants will learn where air handling units (AHUs) fit within the HVAC industry, the types of air handlers commonly used, and how these systems support heating, cooling, ventilation, and indoor air quality. The course explores basic system configurations, key components, zoning concepts, and operational considerations across various building types. Participants are also introduced to energy efficiency strategies, emerging technologies, and maintenance practices that support improved performance, reliability, and energy savings. This course is designed for professionals seeking foundational knowledge of air handling systems and does not require prior design or engineering experience.
The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:

Describe the role of air handling units in HVAC systems
Identify common types of air handlers and their applications
Recognize major air handler components and their functions
Understand basic system operation and airflow concepts
Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency

Instructor Bio:
Lester Terrance, HVAC/R
Lester 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. Lester earned his AAS in Mechanical and Electrical Technology in 2013.
