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Cost-Effective Home Electrification Retrofits

Online

From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofits. First, this course will explain the importance of inspecting and testing a home to determine an electrified plan of action. Every home, and homeowner, may have different needs thus the electrification retrofit priorities vary. Next we’ll highlight affordable electric solutions such as 120 V ductless heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters, including 120

OVERCOMING INSTALLATION CHALLENGES WITH HEAT PUMPS

Online

Heat Pumps are a big part of the solution to meeting California’s climate goals in buildings. In plain terms, they’re reversible air conditioners and have been around for over 100 years. This session is designed for HVAC contractors, builders, and others who want to understand how to install heat pumps right. We will cover how heat pumps can add value to your business, how heat pumps work and various configurations, and how to overcome common installation hurdles. Hurdles covered include

Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating (Single Family)

Live Classroom Indio, California

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. Only enrolled TECH Clean California Participating Contractor company staff may take this course. Course registration will be

Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters: Technology, Sales and Installation Challenges Part 1

Online

Course Description: This course establishes a clear value proposition for residential heat pump water heater scenarios, while addressing key barriers to their adoption. It also provides targeted sales training to identify customers and opportunities for client-facing staff and stakeholders while delving into key installation considerations including space limitations, noise, condensate management, sizing, operational modes, and error codes. Instructor Information: Tim Abshire Tim Abshire is a Senior Account Manager and Certified Trainer for D+R International. Most recently he managed the Wholesale Distribution

Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters: Technology, Sales and Installation Challenges Part 2

Online

Course Description: This course establishes a clear value proposition for residential heat pump water heater scenarios, while addressing key barriers to their adoption. It also provides targeted sales training to identify customers and opportunities for client-facing staff and stakeholders while delving into key installation considerations including space limitations, noise, condensate management, sizing, operational modes, and error codes. Instructor Information: Tim Abshire Tim Abshire is a Senior Account Manager and Certified Trainer for D+R International. Most recently he managed the Wholesale Distribution

Multifamily Electrification: Retrofit Applications and Electrical Assessments

Online

Course Overview As we start turning our attention to the existing building stock, electrification retrofits are becoming increasingly important to achieve our emission goals and have healthier homes. Come explore how to approach an electrification retrofit, what the constraints and opportunities are for multifamily buildings with different configurations, and how it is shaped by electrical infrastructure and available technology. Gain an understanding of what an electrification retrofit looks like by working through example project(s) in class.

HEAT PUMP FUNDAMENTALS: SPACE CONDITIONING AND WATER HEATING – CLASS 4: HIGH PERFORMANCE FUNDAMENTALS SERIES

Online

This is class 4 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each class. This series will be hosted twice throughout 2023.   Having gained a solid understanding of high-performance building enclosures from classes 1 through 3 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals series, participants are well-prepared for this class, which will provide a foundation in the use of heat pumps for both

Residential HVAC System Performance & Electrification

NCI - Anaheim 2050 S Santa Cruz St., Ste 1000,, Anaheim, California

his National Comfort Institute training package includes a two-day advanced certification in Residential System Performance and a special half-day training focused on applying your knowledge and skills to residential HVAC electrification. This training program provides the keys to delivering true system performance with real-world lessons and hands-on training. Learn to apply ASHRAE 221-compliant testing to heat pump systems and qualify for Enhanced TECH Incentives. This National Comfort Institute training package includes a two-day advanced certification in Residential System Performance and

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education

Online

The 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.   Attending the TECH & ESMAC training is required for upcoming HPWH funds.  For onboarding purposes, at least

NCI: Airflow Testing & Diagnostics Technical Training – Discover Hidden Causes to Common Customer Complaints

NCI - Anaheim 2050 S Santa Cruz St., Ste 1000,, Anaheim, California

Description: (In-Person / Anaheim) Get in on the ground floor and offer HVAC Performance Solutions that work with NCI’s simple Air Upgrade approach! In this hands-on class students will learn technical training on HVAC airflow characteristics, performing static pressure testing, how to properly install static pressure test ports and how to measure & interpret static pressures. Course Objectives: • Learn how to identify fan type and speed • Locate fan tables and plot fan airflow • Diagnose & perform air upgrades on

WATER HEATING DISTRIBUTION BEST PRACTICES – CLASS 5: HIGH PERFORMANCE FUNDAMENTALS SERIES

Online

This is class 5 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each class. Do you have any customers who wait a long time to get hot water somewhere in their house? Do you know someone who is frustrated watching the water run down the drain while waiting when outdoor watering is restricted due to drought? Have you ever wondered why a

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: Fundamentals and System Types – Spring

Online

his training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrification of buildings and building systems. The content will be divided into five half-day sessions. Each session will stand alone, but the different training modules will also be interrelated. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part of building electrification projects will attend all five sessions. This session

Efficiency First California

918 1st St. W
Sonoma, CA 95476

916-384-0324 info@efficiencyfirstca.org

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