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SUMMARY:Building Electrification Fundamentals 1 - BE & Me (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nHave you ever wondered how electric technologies may impact you\, your home\, or your workplace? Or wondered what impacts they may have on your energy consumption\, costs\, or even the environment? If so\, you are not alone and you won’t want to miss out on this class. This class\, taught by Robert Hagstrom from SCEs Engineering team\, will lightly cover a variety of topics related to Climate and Sustainability Goals\, the value of electric technologies\, and how to make sure you’re ready to future proof your home or business\, and more. In addition to the topics covered attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an open forum where they can have their general electrification questions addressed by our experts. Be sure to join us for this basic overview of Building Electrification concepts\, and the impacts on SCE customers. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to California’s Sustainable Energy Goals\nIntroduction to Electric Technologies\nValue and benefits of Electric Technologies & what makes them worth it\nOverview of Rebates and Incentives\nInevitable Improvement\, Sense of Urgency\, & Futureproofing Yourself\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding of sustainable energy goals and what is needed to achieve them\nFamiliarization with energy end-uses that can be electrified\, current state\, and trends\nRecognition of electrification benefits in many categories\nUnderstanding of the value of adopting better and cleaner technologies\nAn overview of incentive and rebate program offerings\nDrivers of current trends in sustainability\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nGeneral Audience\nHomeowners\nResidential Installers\nCommercial Installers\nDesigners\nPlanners\nEngineers\nEnergy Managers\nFacility Owners/Operators\n\nLearning Units: N/A \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. \n\n\n\n Add to Cart\n\n\n\n Add to Cart
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/building-electrification-fundamentals-1-be-me-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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SUMMARY:Right-Sizing Plumbing in Homes and Apartment Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Description: Effective July 1\, 2024\, the Appendix M\, Peak Water Demand Calculator (WDC) became part of the California Plumbing Code. Instead of using flow rates and flush volumes from the 1940s\, the WDC will allow you to “right-size” the cold and hot water distribution systems in homes and apartment buildings using modern information about flow rates and simultaneous use. Does this sound like a snoozer? Actually\, it is an environmentally responsible solution that can save energy\, time\, money\, and water. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nShare the results of the study used to support the petition for the adoption proceeding\nProvide an overview of how to use Appendix M in single-family and multi-family projects\nProvide case studies that show how using the WDC can save $500-$1\,000 per apartment in first costs\nIdentify and enable connection with members of the Passive House community who want to learn how to use the WDC in their upcoming projects\n\nPresenter: \nGary Klein of Gary Klein and Associates (garykleinassociates.com)
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/right-sizing-plumbing-in-homes-and-apartment-buildings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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SUMMARY:Building Electrification Fundamentals 2 - Overview of BE (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nHave Energy Efficiency (EE)\, Building Electrification (BE)\, Transportation Electrification (TE)\, and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so\, we look forward to you joining us for an Overview of Building Electrification! This class\, the second in a BE series\, being offered by the Energy Education Centers (EECs) will expand upon topics introduced in ‘Building Electrification and Me’. \nTaught by Kavita Rodrigues from the EECs\, this class will provide attendees with an expanded understanding of what BE is and how it will help California to achieve its ambitious climate goals. Participants will learn about the common misconceptions that are frequently held about electrification technologies\, their applications\, and how they can realize the overall benefits of electrification. \nInstructor Information: \nKavita Rodrigues \nKavita Rodrigues is an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Advisor at Southern California Edison. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from Manipal\, India and a Master of Building Science from USC. \nKavita’s career in architecture began in 2001 and has been centered on the idea ‘Form Follows Climate’. Her interest in sustainable design has been a driving force in her educational and career choices\, from designing passive houses in India to designing Zero Net Energy homes in California. \nIn 2011\, she was recruited by SCE to join the New Construction Services team\, reviewing projects and providing technical support to builders of energy efficient homes for the California Advanced Homes Program (CAHP). In 2018 Kavita helped design the Clean Energy and Resiliency Rebuild Program (CLEAR) for victims of natural disasters\, and the all-electric extension of CAHP. \nKavita presently works at SCE’s Energy Education Center creating and developing curriculum on Building Electrification and Decarbonization with the hope of educating a wide range of audiences on California’s climate goals\, the urgent need for decarbonizing the building sector\, and how building electrification will play a key role in the clean energy transition. \nAgenda: \n\nCalifornia’s Clean Climate Goals and Pathway 2045\nThe Basics of Building Electrification\nThe Relationship Between EE\, BE\, TE\, and DERs\nTechnology and Cost Trends\nDemystifying BE\nBE Preparedness\nFuture of Fossil Fuels in Buildings\nQuestion and Answers\n\nLearning Outcomes: \nAt the conclusion of this class participants will be able to: \n\nClearly define California’s climate goals and steps needed to achieve them\nCommunicate what BE is and what technologies are available\nExplain how EE\, BE\, TE\, and DERs will interact\nDescribe the steps needed to be prepared for an electric transition\nDiscuss the pros and cons of various clean fuel sources\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nGeneral Audience\nHomeowners\nResidential Installers\nCommercial Installers\nDesigners\nPlanners\nEngineers\nEnergy Managers\nFacility Owners/Operators\n\nPrerequisite(s): \n\nNone\n\nLearning Units: \n\nN/A\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 to the webinar the Friday prior to the event.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/building-electrification-fundamentals-2-overview-of-be-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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SUMMARY:Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nDo many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification\, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transportation electrification. We will explore life cycle costs associated with transitioning to electrified buildings\, discuss the evolving electric grid\, highlight efficient technologies such as heat pumps and electric vehicles\, and evaluate environmental impacts relative to fossil-based technologies. Through interactive discussions and evidence-based insights\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the benefits associated with building electrification\, enabling them to make better informed choices that promote a sustainable and efficient future. \nInstructor: Dave Intner – Licensed Architect\, LEED AP and Certified Energy Manager within Southern California Edison’s Codes & Standards team as well as serving on the statewide AIA Committee on the Environment. Dave is a Past President of the AIA Ventura County\, a four-year member of the LEED Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group (EA-TAG)\, and member of the board of directors of USGBC Los Angeles. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nIdentify the key clean energy technologies enabling a zero-net carbon future\nAddress common misconceptions regarding the performance of heat pumps and other electric technologies\, their impact on grid infrastructure\, and their affordability\nDescribe the efficiencies of electric end-use appliances and vehicles relative to their fossil-fuel combustion counterparts\nLeverage available incentive programs\, tax credits\, and rebates supporting the deployment of heat pumps\, electric equipment upgrades\, and energy efficient appliances\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nArchitects\nBuilding Department Staff\nRealtors\nEngineers\nEnergy Modelers\nEngineers\nGeneral Contractor\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 to the webinar prior to the event. \n\n\n\n Add to Cart\n\n\n\n Add to Cart
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/debunking-electrification-myths-addressing-misconceptions-about-be-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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SUMMARY:Top Ten Differences Between CO2 Transcritical Booster vs HFC Systems
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: (Online / 9:00am–12:00pm Pacific Time) \nThis 3-hour course will cover the 10 key design consideration between CO2 Transcritical booster and HFC systems. The instructor will cover gas cooler types\, key design considerations and will review subcritical and Transcritical modes of operation. High pressure concerns\, pressure reliefs\, where they occur and how standstill pressures are mitigated during the off cycle. The class will also cover critical and triple point of CO2 as well as importance of effectively managing high pressure and bypass gas valves to achieve system stability with the use of supervisory controls optimized for CO2 applications. \nInstructor: Andre Patenaude – Director\, Solution Strategy with Copeland\, Specializing in Sustainable Refrigeration Solutions. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding Key Design Consideration of CO2 Vs HFC Systems\nDifferences Between CO2 and HFC Discus Compressors\nUnderstanding the Value of Adiabatic Gas Cooler vs Dry Gas Cooler\nUnderstanding the Critical Mature of the High-Pressure Control\, HPV and BGV Valves\nReview and Outline Higher Operating Pressures and Management of Standstill Pressures\nUnderstanding the Importance of Electronic Controls and its Integration into CO2 Systems\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nRefrigeration Contractors\nHVAC/R Technicians\nHVAC/R Control Technicians\nRefrigeration Facility Owners / End-Users\nFacility Refrigeration Maintenance Personnel\nConsulting Engineers / Designers\nEnergy Managers\nHVAC/R Instructors\n\nLearning Units: Seeking “Nate CEU’s” for 3-hour course \nLearning Level:\nIntermediate Class: Content is appropriate for individuals who possess a fundamental understanding of the topic and have familiarity with basic terminology and methodology of the subject matter. Attendees should have the capacity to participate in instructor-led exercises requiring synthesis and application of concepts. \nSpecial Instructions:\nThis is a Webinar class and internet access is required. \nTime: 9:00am – 12:00pm (PT) / 12:00pm – 3:00pm (ET) \nCustomers will receive a link to the webinar prior to the event.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/top-ten-differences-between-co2-transcritical-booster-vs-hfc-systems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Southern California Edison
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