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SUMMARY:The National Association of Minority Contractors: Past and Present
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URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/the-national-association-of-minority-contractors-past-and-present/
LOCATION:BIG Oakland\, 1423 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T150000
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SUMMARY:Retaining Profit – Minimize Call Backs on Heat Pump Installs
DESCRIPTION:Heat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers\, clients\, and others on these differences to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. This webinar will outline best practices for system operation of ducted and ductless mini-splits\, unitary heat pumps\, and heat pump water heaters.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nExplain one reason why heat pumps operate differently than gas furnaces \nName at least two points in the customer journey where education on heat pump operation are essential \nDescribe proper multi-split system operation in a way a typical customer can understand \n\n1.5 AIA LU’s Pending for this course \n.15 ICC CEU’s Pending for this course \n  \nInstructor: \nLarry Waters\, Electrify My Home
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/retaining-profit-minimize-call-backs-on-heat-pump-installs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T090000
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SUMMARY:TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThe TECH & ESMAC (ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater Manufacturer Action Council) Heat Pump Water Heater Education includes a TECH overview\, ENERGY STAR® overview\, and a manufacturers heat pump water heater (HPWH) education session focused on technology features and benefits\, appropriate applications\, energy efficiency comparison to other water heater types\, installation techniques and best practices\, service support and warranty\, proper maintenance\, troubleshooting\, and selling strategies. \nAttending the TECH & ESMAC training is required for upcoming HPWH funds. \n• For onboarding purposes\, at least one individual from your organization must attend and complete the post-training survey. \n• All installers working on a project submitted to the program must also take either this training\, or a program approved manufacturer training. \n\nTopics Covered: \n• Key differences between standard gas and electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters \n• Benefits and value propositions of HPWHs \n• Installation best practices \n• Location options\, space needs and considerations \n• How to size appropriately \n• Programming/operating modes \n• Time-of-use and demand response capabilities \n• Electrical requirements\, electric panel considerations \n• Condensate management and drainage \n• Thermostatic mixing valves\, recirculation pumps \n• Noise/vibration considerations \n• Guidance and best practices for warranty\, service support\, and maintenance \n• Customer education – how to use\, what to expect\, addressing common concerns \n• How to get further regional training and support \n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n• Identify the key difference between standard water heaters and heat pump water heaters \n• Explain the features and benefits of heat pump water heaters \n• Identify dwelling and customer types that benefit the most from HPWH \n• Calculate appropriate tank size based on dwelling and occupancy \n• Describe installation best practices \n• Describe service and maintenance best practices \n• Demonstrate selling techniques and overcoming customer objections
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/tech-esmac-heat-pump-water-heater-education-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T014041
CREATED:20240110T033149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T033149Z
UID:63113-1707814800-1707822000@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Elements Of A Whole House Assessment: The Home Energy Audit Explained
DESCRIPTION:Measured Home Performance is different from other approaches to saving energy and making money in the home improvement industry. The principal difference is the measured results of home performance contracting\, as opposed to the hoped for benefits offered by other contracting services. The measured home performance process begins with a thorough examination of the home using diagnostic test equipment to measure the current performance of the home and its mechanical systems with the ultimate goal of obtaining all the information needed to present a proposal\, which will save energy and meet the other needs of the homeowner. A clear understanding of how a home is performing takes much more than just a clipboard and a stroll around the house. In this session we will go through the process\, exploration and testing necessary to perform a comprehensive Home Energy Audit. \nInstructor: Judy Rachel\, Home Performance Pro
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/elements-of-a-whole-house-assessment-the-home-energy-audit-explained/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison,Switch is On
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T133000
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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Home Electrification Product Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Electrify My Home (EMH) in this lunch time introductory level 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. \nHomeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired appliances to electric-powered appliances). In this webinar\, EMH will introduce and provide an overview of home electrification products to aid in the transition away from gas. This includes at least two electric options for each common gas appliance (e.g.\, HVAC\, water heating\, cooking\, clothes drying\, and fireplaces) as well as advanced electrical products that solve challenging load capacity issues. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nOverview of the Electrify My Home “Electrify Efficiently” webinar series\nProduct/manufacturer disclaimer\nElectric options for HVAC and water heating\nElectric options for other home appliances\nProducts that solve common electrification challenges\nClass survey\, closing and wrap up\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nName at least two electric options for each typical gas appliance in a home\nIdentify two types of heat pumps\nDescribe a scenario where a split heat pump water heater is advantageous\nExplain how a circuit splitter can help avoid costly panel upgrades
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-home-electrification-product-overview/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T133000
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CREATED:20240201T064526Z
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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Home Electrification Product Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Electrify My Home (EMH) in this lunch time introductory level 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. \nHomeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired appliances to electric-powered appliances). In this webinar\, EMH will introduce and provide an overview of home electrification products to aid in the transition away from gas. This includes at least two electric options for each common gas appliance (e.g.\, HVAC\, water heating\, cooking\, clothes drying\, and fireplaces) as well as advanced electrical products that solve challenging load capacity issues. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nOverview of the Electrify My Home “Electrify Efficiently” webinar series\nProduct/manufacturer disclaimer\nElectric options for HVAC and water heating\nElectric options for other home appliances\nProducts that solve common electrification challenges\nClass survey\, closing and wrap up\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nName at least two electric options for each typical gas appliance in a home\nIdentify two types of heat pumps\nDescribe a scenario where a split heat pump water heater is advantageous\nExplain how a circuit splitter can help avoid costly panel upgrades
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-home-electrification-product-overview-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T163000
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SUMMARY:2022 Title 24\, Part 6 Essentials — Single-family Standards: Introduction to the Performance Approach
DESCRIPTION:Use the 2022 Multifamily Energy Inspection Checklist to practice streamlined inspection of installation scenarios while also targeting top categories of high-value energy savings and impact on compliance. Effective building energy efficiency enforcement is reviewed and practiced as a comprehensive process — from initial consult of building features listed in permitted documentation to review of what contractors document as installed to visual confirmation of these features on-site. This highly interactive online live course is designed to provide Building Inspectors with the essential knowledge and skills they need to more quickly and effectively enforce California’s 2022 Multifamily Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24\, Part 6 or the Energy Code). This course is delivered in two half-day sessions held on two consecutive days. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the course.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/2022-title-24-part-6-essentials-single-family-standards-introduction-to-the-performance-approach/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T014041
CREATED:20240118T064639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T065020Z
UID:63135-1708009200-1711045800@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Bay Area E-Contractor Academy
DESCRIPTION:Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) Bay Area is pleased to invite you to apply to our Spring 2024 E-Contractor Academy\, a FREE in-person workshop series focused on building technical\, economic and operational capacity with small\, minority/BIPOC\, women\, veteran-owned and/or disadvantaged local construction businesses (MWVDBEs) to successfully do business in climate-critical decarbonization fields such as building electrification\, energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, and more. \nECC provides services for tailored entrepreneurial support throughout and beyond this academy via its E-Contractor network and community partners\, including but not limited to: \n\nCohort-based multiweek training and education program\nClean energy/building decarbonization workshops\nResources for continued education\nOne-on-one business and construction topic advising (strategic plans\, project delivery\, bidding\, HR\, etc)\nPeer learning opportunities\nNetworking\nFree and reduced-cost access to professional services\nConnection to project opportunities\nConnection to financing opportunities including loans and grants. While access to capital is not guaranteed ECC does have connections with lenders that specialize in funding construction companies and MWVDBEs.\n\n\n\nThis FREE six week series will be held Thursdays 3-6:30 PM from February 15 to March 21 2024 at the SFPUC’s Contractors Assistance Center in San Francisco\, CA. Free light meal provided. \nVisit our website for more info. Complete this form by 11:59 PM Sunday Jan 28\, 2024 to apply. Takes approximately 5-10 minutes.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/bay-area-e-contractor-academy/
LOCATION:SFPUC Contractors Assistance Center\, 150 Executive Park Blvd #1300\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T120000
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CREATED:20240221T012536Z
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UID:63222-1708596000-1708603200@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Building Electrification Fundamentals 4 – The Financial Costs & Benefits of the BE transition
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nInterested in transforming your building to a clean\, safe\, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentives available to aid in this transition? What are the benefits both financial and non-financial? Do you need a new electric panel? This workshop will address all those questions covering the general cost of equipment\, how to think incrementally as you transition and the benefits of planning out your transition regardless of where you are in the process\, utility rates and rebates available to help pay for the changes. \nInstructor Information: Scott Blunk \nScott is a Strategic Planner of Electrification and Energy Efficiency where he creates utility wide electrification strategies. He is an Adjunct Professor of Building Science at Cosumnes River College where he has taught courses on the energy codes and mechanical codes\, energy auditing and energy modeling. \nScott received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Marquette University. Scott has worked in the field of green building and energy efficiency for 20 years in many different rolls including: building contractor\, energy consultant\, new construction residential program administrator\, existing building program manager\, mechanical engineer\, energy rater\, trainer\, and real estate broker. \nLearning Outcomes: \nAt the conclusion of this class participants will be able to: \n\nHow to plan out your electrification project(s)\nLearn about the costs you can expect to pay for each project\nUnderstand utility rates and changes to your energy bills\nFind out about SCE and statewide rebates\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nGeneral Audience\nHomeowners\nResidential Installers\nDesigners\n\nLearning Units: \n\nThis class will also provide prerequisite and continuing education credit for NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) certifications.\n\nLearning Level:\nBasic Class: Content is introductory in nature and requires no prerequisite knowledge or experience to grasp the concepts or participate in exercises. Basic educational activities and materials are meant to establish a foundation of knowledge and competence that will be expanded upon in practice or in higher level seminars and workshops. \nSpecial Instructions:\nThis is a Webinar class and internet access is required. Customers will receive a link the Friday prior to the event.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/building-electrification-fundamentals-4-the-financial-costs-benefits-of-the-be-transition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T014041
CREATED:20240110T041107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T041107Z
UID:63122-1709035200-1709040600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Overcoming Heat Pump Objections
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Electrify My Home continues this ‘lunch-and-learn’ 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. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear from Larry Waters\, an HVAC industry veteran who switched his focus towards home performance in 2010 and towards inverter heat pumps in 2014. With over 400 heat pump installations under his belt\, Larry’s heard just about every objection in the book and will relay best practices for responding to such objections. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nOverview of the Electrify My Home “Electrify Efficiently” webinar series\nApproaching the house\nConsultative questioning to identify needs\nCommon objections to heat pumps and sample responses\nClass survey\, closing and wrap up\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop two consultative questions that will help prepare a response to a customer’s objection\nDescribe one reason why older vintage heat pumps spoiled the opinions of some customers & HVAC pros\nName three features of gas appliances that are disadvantageous\nExplain why heat pumps are the perfect fit for California’s climate\nList five reasons why heat pumps are better than gas furnaces
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-overcoming-heat-pump-objections/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T163000
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CREATED:20240123T082455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T082455Z
UID:63160-1709107200-1709310600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating
DESCRIPTION:Electrify My Home provides training based on real-world experience with residential electrification. With hundreds of high-performance projects completed to date\, Electrify My Home shares its experience with others in a fast-paced training program that will benefit all parts of your company. We share principals of “Install Small” and “Good Electrification” processes that will keep your customers satisfied while simultaneously optimizing future grid reliability. \nOnly enrolled TECH Clean California Participating Contractor company staff may take this course. Course registration will be verified to ensure Participating Contractor company has completed a Trade Professional Participation Agreement (TPPA). Registration may be cancelled if a TPPA has not been completed prior to course start date. \n 
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/residential-space-conditioning-and-water-heating/
LOCATION:Modesto\, California (TBD)
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison,Switch is On
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