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SUMMARY:Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Load Calculations\, Equipment Selection\, System Airflow and Layout
DESCRIPTION: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 California 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. \nThe Optimizing Residential Forced-Air series is informed through commissioned systems\, where real examples from completed projects are used to support class content. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance has 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/optimizing-residential-forced-air-hvac-systems-load-calculations-equipment-selection-system-airflow-and-layout/
CATEGORIES:Switch is On
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to make money with heat pumps
DESCRIPTION:What you’ll learn: \n\nHow to significantly increase your profits\nReduce callbacks (hint: it’s all about expectation-setting)\nSell faster with software tools for HVAC and plumbing contractors\nHow to generate happy\, comfortable customers\n\nIndustry expert presenters: \nLarry Waters\, President\, Electrify My Home – Larry is a revered industry expert and the founder of Electrify My Home\, a first-of-its-kind electrification company specializing in residential electrification and workforce training. Electrify My Home provides contractor training statewide for the TECH Clean California program. With 42 years of HVAC trade experience\, Larry has designed and installed over 400 high-efficiency heat pump systems. He is NATE and BPI-certified and serves on multiple boards focused on propelling the movement to Electrify Efficiently. \nCharley Cormany\, Executive Director\, Efficiency First California – Charley brings over 20 years in the construction industry\, including 10 years as a Home Performance Contractor. As the Executive Director of EFCA\, Charley is also responsible for overseeing the Program Implementer team for the highly successful SMUD rebate program\, and he provides a “boots on the ground” perspective on policy and program design. \nKevin Beck\, Director of Education\, Efficiency First California – Kevin is an educator and trusted expert in the field. He is a third-generation home improvement expert who has dedicated his career to helping contractors turn their professional dreams into an energy-efficient reality. \nBrent Davidson\, Event Organizer\, Heat Pump Summit  – Brent brings his extensive background in clean tech software and passion for helping onboard contractors to heat pump technology.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/webinar-how-to-make-money-with-heat-pumps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Switch is On
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T120000
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SUMMARY:ELECTRIFY EFFICIENTLY: ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSESSMENTS - EXAMPLES FOR HEAT PUMP INSTALLERS - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Part 3 of 5 – November 10\, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm) \nAs more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes\, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition\, capacity\, fitment\, supply chain\, etc. With panel and service upgrades being costly and complex\, it’s important for practitioners to understand their options for running new circuits. In this session\, you’ll hear Electrify My Home discuss real-world electrical panel scenarios including visual assessments\, electrical load calculations\, and examples of different solutions for “making it work.” \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nGood electrification and install small\nPanel assessments and strategies for overcoming challenges\nPerforming a load calculation\nQ&A\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain why a full panel doesn’t necessarily mean no additional capacity is available\nName two reasons why upgrading a home’s electrical capacity may not be preferred\nList two solutions to fitting new circuits into a panel where no physical space is available\nIdentify at least two or more critical components and variables of performing a load calculation in a residential home\n\nTo enroll into the entire “Electrify Efficiently (5 Part Series)” register HERE.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-electrical-panel-assessments-examples-for-heat-pump-installers-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Switch is On
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Summit - The event for contractors and building professionals serious about heat pumps
DESCRIPTION:A heat pump focused event for HVAC and plumbing contractors with the goal of improving how heat pumps are sold\, designed\, installed\, and commissioned.\n\nHosted in association with the Eneref Institute\, the Summit features expert-led training from a building science based approach\, broad knowledge across topics including how heat pumps fit into a customer’s home electrification journey\, the future of the grid\, and more. \nAttendees and sponsors encompass HVAC and plumbing contractors\, both startup and established heat pump manufacturers\, electrified building professionals\, and innovators across areas like induction stoves\, batteries\, and smart thermostats. \n\n\nPlease note that EFCA Executive Director\, Charles Cormany is one of the featured speakers.\nOur Clean Energy Connection Directory is a Bronze Level Event Sponsor.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/heat-pump-summit-the-event-for-contractors-and-building-professionals-serious-about-heat-pumps/
LOCATION:UCB MLK Student Union\, Pauley Ballroom\, East & West\, 2495 Bancroft Way\, Berkeley\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Building Performance Association,Energy Code Ace,Pacific Gas & Electric,Southern California Edison,Switch is On
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T083000
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SUMMARY:Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers\, Raters & Commissioning Agents P1
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransitioning residential and commercial heating and cooling systems from gas to electric is a key component in California’s plan to reduce emissions of global warming gasses. You\, the field staff in the HVAC trades will be installing more and more heat pumps as electrification efforts continue to ramp up. It turns out that there are large variations in the operating efficiency of heat pumps that result from our installation and commissioning practices. This webinar will focus on installation practices\, troubleshooting and commissioning steps that effect final installed efficiency. We will look at airflow\, line set plumbing\, refrigerant leak prevention\, location and repair\, heat pump controls and control settings. Both legacy systems and mini split systems will be covered. The course will be presented in two\, three-hour parts. \nThis webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nLine set testing\nFinding and repairing leaks in refrigerant lines\nThe interrelated nature of refrigerant volume and airflow volume\nAirflow and heat pump performance\nTargets for system airflow per ton\nCommunicating controls VS legacy controls\nHow to measure air flow\, static pressure and air handler power\nHow to interpret static pressure and power\nMost cost-effective ways to raise system airflow\nCommissioning advantages multistage equipment\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\nDescribe techniques for effectively testing line sets\nVerbalize pressure and vacuum targets for line set testing\nUnderstand that efficient heat pump output relies on both refrigerant charge and total system airflow\nPresent with strategies for improving the airflow in existing systems\nName techniques for measuring and estimating airflow\nDescribe how to change the airflow settings on various types of equipment\n\nLearning Level: Intermediate \nSpeaker: \nDan 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 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/course-residential-heat-pump-installation-commissioning-for-installers-raters-commissioning-agents-p1/
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Switch is On
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SUMMARY:Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers\, Raters & Commissioning Agents P2
DESCRIPTION:Transitioning residential and commercial heating and cooling systems from gas to electric is a key component in California’s plan to reduce emissions of global warming gasses. You\, the field staff in the HVAC trades will be installing more and more heat pumps as electrification efforts continue to ramp up. It turns out that there are large variations in the operating efficiency of heat pumps that result from our installation and commissioning practices. This class will focus on installation practices\, troubleshooting and commissioning steps that effect final installed efficiency. We will look at airflow\, line set plumbing\, refrigerant leak prevention\, location and repair\, heat pump controls and control settings. Both legacy systems and mini split systems will be covered. The course will be presented in two\, three-hour parts. \nThis webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nWhat are common service call complaints for heat pumps\nHow to measure power\, static pressure\, duct temperature\, airflow\nHow to interpret power\, static\, temperature and airflow measurements\nThe roll of electric resistance heat\nElectric resistance heat sizing\nWhen is electric resistance heat not needed?\nCold blow and fan operation curves\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\nDescribe measurement techniques for airflow\, power\, and pressure\nBe made aware of the role of electric resistance heat and the cost of its operation\nDescribe control strategies they can implement on new and existing systems to manage electric resistance backup heat\nReview the parts of the defrost system\nDescribe typical defrost system repairs\nReview troubleshooting procedures for relays\, circuit boards\, capacitors and motors\n\nLearning Level: Intermediate \nSpeaker: \nDan 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 brings his experience in construction\, design and building analysis\, to make his class materials relevant\, useful and understandable regardless of the attendees’ level of experience.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/course-residential-heat-pump-installation-commissioning-for-installers-raters-commissioning-agents-p2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Switch is On
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