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What Were They Thinking?! A Home Performance Game Show

Online

Get ready for a first-ever game show-style webinar that’s equal parts shocking, educational, and just a little hilarious. Join The LEARN Program and our panel as we reveal real-life examples of poor workmanship, shortcuts, and head-scratching installation fails that’ll have you saying, “What were they thinking?!” We’ll laugh (a little), learn (a lot), and dig into the real consequences of cutting corners in the field - and how these seemingly small mistakes undermine our energy efficiency goals. This webinar will

Smart Thermostats for Builders

Online

This webinar covers the Smart Thermostat’s value and features it brings to the homeowner, such as its intuitive display and programmable scheduling. In addition, the Smart Thermostat’s technical capability is shown by stepping through the installation process and connecting it to the Home App. Connection to the Service Tech App and the Connected Portal is also discussed. Learning Objectives: Understand what Smart Thermostats offer for the Dealer Understand the benefits that Smart Thermostats offer for the Homeowner Learn about Installation &

16th Annual California & Climate Collaborative Forum

Signia by Hilton 170 S Market St., San Jose, CA

Our 16th Annual Forum will be held in-person in San Jose, CA, on Wednesday, July 9th, and Thursday, July 10th. Offered at no cost to local governments, you’ll have the opportunity to network with climate and energy practitioners from throughout the state, learn about innovative projects and funding opportunities, and hear from key state agencies and climate leaders. So join us, and take your climate work to the next level. Our forum offers 2 plenary sessions, 20 breakout sessions, and several special events

Electrification & Home Performance Series: 4 – All About Quality Insulation Installation

Online

Description: Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors like energy efficiency, air-sealing, and insulation reduce energy use, improve air quality, and increase comfort. High performance homes use less energy, making electrification smoother and more sustainable. This class is the fourth in a series on Electrification & Home Performance and covers the requirements and concepts behind QII testing. Enhance your knowledge with a single class or

AI-Powered Business Tools for Contractors: Inside Look at Eli and Sealed

Online

Join us for the next session in our AI webinar series, where we spotlight two groundbreaking platforms revolutionizing the way contractors work: Eli and Sealed. Eli goes far beyond rebate support, offering a powerful platform that helps contractors stack incentives, verify income for equity programs, and integrate financing options, all in one seamless workflow. Sealed partners directly with contractors to streamline rebate processing, offer guaranteed rebate amounts upfront, and handle the paperwork, making it easier to close deals and get

IHACI – System Performance Module Part 1 (In-Person)

Energy Resource Center 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, United States

This four-part webinar starts with the fundamentals and theory behind residential and light commercial HVAC system performance with an overview as applied to the California market. This module introduces and details the “whole-house” concept, outlines the instruments and field techniques required to measure HVAC system performance, and problem-solves any issues discovered. Participants will learn the broad skill sets required to understand and evaluate the whole HVAC system and provide the client with an HVAC system that will be safe and

Building Peace of Mind and Longer Lasting Energy Efficiency – “Right Sizing Supply and Demand Side- Solar/Batt/HP-Inverter”

Online

This session will discuss the highly efficient, but practical methods for building with energy production (Solar), storage (Battery) and inverter heat pump systems. Learning Objectives: Applying the concept (go beyond NZE ready) and be prepared to offer levels of resilience. Sizing goals to allow for future expansion based on budget. Expressing the best environmental conditions for homeowners. Showing the On and Off grid advantages of the system.

IHACI – System Performance Module Part 2 (In-Person)

Energy Resource Center 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, United States

This four-part webinar starts with the fundamentals and theory behind residential and light commercial HVAC system performance with an overview as applied to the California market. This module introduces and details the “whole-house” concept, outlines the instruments and field techniques required to measure HVAC system performance, and problem-solves any issues discovered. Participants will learn the broad skill sets required to understand and evaluate the whole HVAC system and provide the client with an HVAC system that will be safe and

Unitary versus Split Heat Pump Water Heating Systems

Online

Event Description This one-hour course introduces the key differences between unitary and split heat pump water heater systems, with a focus on what they are, what they do, and how they can be used in new or retrofit building applications. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the advantages, challenges, and considerations for selecting the right system in residential and light commercial projects. The session will also cover installation factors, energy efficiency impacts, and maintenance requirements, helping professionals make informed

Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates (presented by EMU)

Online

This presentation explores the unique challenges and effective solutions for applying Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, including optimized ventilation, moisture control, solar shading, and energy-efficient envelope design. Through case studies and performance data, attendees will gain insight into how Passive House standards can be successfully adapted to achieve comfort, durability, and energy efficiency in some of the most demanding environmental conditions. Learning Objectives Identify the key challenges of designing high-performance buildings in

Enclosure in Detail

Online

Event Description Passive House is an enclosure-first approach that empowers architectural design to drive comfort, resilience, health, and efficiency outcomes. The Passive House enclosure is fundamental to overall building performance optimization. We’ll look at the elements of high-performance enclosure design and construction, the order of priorities, the strategies, systems, components, and details required. From cold to hot and humid climates, and across different construction types and building scales, we’ll look at how to deliver predictable results. Learning Objectives Outline the priorities

Heat Illness, California Regulations and the Kitchen of the Future

Online

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.