Efficiency First California

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2024-06-10 07:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Overview
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 one individual from your organization must attend and complete the post-training survey.
• All installers working on a project submitted to the program must also take either this training, or a program approved manufacturer training.

IHACI - System Diagnostics Module Part 3 & 4 (Virtual)
2024-06-10 08:00 - 2024-06-11 17:00 | Online
This four-part webinar starts with the fundamentals and theory behind the residential and light commercial diagnostic process and covers all aspects of the HVAC system including the mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, air distribution, gas, venting, condensate, indoor air quality and whole house concept sections. This seminar will equip participants with the broad skill sets required to properly obtain, record, evaluate, analyze, identify and eliminate all operating problems reported and revealed through the diagnostic process and concludes by verifying that the HVAC systems they are working on are safe, reliable and operate at the highest capacity and energy efficiency possible.
Special Instructions:
This is GoToWebinar a meeting. Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email that includes your personal link to log into the webinar. Please do not share your link with anyone else.
Note to Attendees
Attendees who attend all 4 nights, will receive the complete “enhanced” training manual. These will be mailed out after the class has been completed.

Tips and Tricks To Grow Your Business with High Performance Practices
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
More energy efficient homes represent a huge, and growing, opportunity for builders and remodelers to address homeowner demands. Driven by a growing social consciousness, new rebate programs and rising energy costs, homeowners want to explore options and will be more likely to commit. Plus, new technologies are making the process more efficient and effective. In this session, building performance experts share best practices to capitalize on the growing business opportunity, and help you feel good about your contribution to the planet.
Learning Objectives:
1. Quantify the business opportunity for both retrofit and new construction residential projects.
2. Discuss how to enable technology to do the hard work of finding the right building performance solutions for a variety of climates that can achieve a number of results, from carbon neutral to zero net energy.
3. Understand consumer demand and how to leverage it through marketing and sales activities.
4. Learn about all the incentives available to make this opportunity as fruitful as possible.

Electrify Efficiently: Home Heat Pumps Done Right - A Case Study
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
The path to going all-electric can take many forms. For some, this means upgrading one appliance at a time; for others, it means replacing them all at once and offsetting with on-site solar. Regardless of the timeline, there are some important planning steps that must take place, as well as a continual vision for optimizing efficiency.
Join Electrify My Home in this session for a case study of a customer’s electrification journey. You’ll also hear directly from the customer, who will share why they went gas-free, why they chose to pursue efficiency measures, and what bumps in the road were faced on this adventure.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Overview of the Electrify My Home “Electrify Efficiently” webinar series
The electrification path/journey
Things every customer (and contractor) should consider along the way
Electrify My Home customer interview
Class survey, closing and wrap up

The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:

Describe the planning process every electrification candidate should pursue
Identify the pros and cons of pursuing all gas appliance upgrades at once
Name at least two reasons why Electrify My Home customer chose to focus on efficiency
Explain EMH’s reasoning behind their approach for this customer’s application

Cutting Edge Ventilation to Improve IAQ Even With Tight Air Sealing
2024-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
A home today must not only be high performing, resilient and built using sustainable methods, the home must provide the individuals living within it a healthy environment. There are many factors that contribute to the overall healthy environment we provide our homeowners, but one of the most critical is the quality of the air they breathe. This webinar will briefly cover some ventilation basics before delving into the pros and cons of the various system types. Particular focus will be placed on the efficiency and indoor air quality advantages of balanced ventilation systems with recovery (HRVs/ERVs) and how indoor air quality automation will shape the future.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand why tighter homes without good ventilation can be problematic for indoor air quality
2. Understand the basics of quality ventilation including product certification and airflow optimization and verification
3. Understand the options for whole home ventilation along with the pros and cons of each
4. Understand in particular the health and efficiency benefits and installation options of balanced ventilation with recovery (HRVs and ERVs).

Introduction to Variable Capacity Heat Pumps, Improved Comfort and Energy Efficiency
2024-06-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
This content offers an introduction to variable capacity heat pumps (VCHP) for contractors who are not yet familiar with this type of HVAC equipment. It begins by defining the type and continues by describing the intended benefits of VCHPs compared to earlier models of heat pumps. Participants take away important knowledge as well as an understanding of where to take their learning next. They learn a simple classification strategy to use to help select the type of VCHP to use on their projects.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
What are Variable Capacity Heat Pumps (VCHPs)?
Benefits of VCHPs to Contractors and Customers
Types of VCHPs and Terminology”Sources” of the heat used by VCHPs
Easy classification strategy for VCHPs
Available indoor unit types VCHP applications to consider
Next steps to continue your learning

DUCTLESS HEAT PUMPS – PART 1: ALL-ELECTRIC IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERIES
2024-06-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
All-Electric in Design & Construction Series
Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of specific systems helps smooth out the process. By identifying and reviewing specific products and manufacturers, we’ll provide architects, builders and owners with the tools to easily go from design and permitting to construction and operation.
This is a five-part series to pick-and-choose, or take all five:
Part 1: Ductless Heat Pumps will address ductless heat pumps for heating and cooling. They are generally visible in the room (wall or ceiling mount or recessed).

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2024-06-26 07:00 - 09:00 | 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 one individual from your organization must attend and complete the post-training survey.
• All installers working on a project submitted to the program must also take either this training, or a program approved manufacturer training.

Multifamily Electrification 101
2024-06-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
Building electrification is advancing quickly with over 40 California jurisdictions adopting reach codes to advance electrification, which is critical to meet our local and state goals. In this class, we will discuss the benefits of electrification and the current policy and code considerations, provide an overview of what should be considered in an all-electric multifamily project (both new and retrofit), and explore technologies for electrification for all end uses, as well as the role of solar PV and electric vehicles. Come learn about what it takes to have a successful retrofit or new construction multifamily electrification project.

Choosing a low carbon, high performing insulation
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Hempitecture CEO, Matthew Mead, provides an overview of the natural fiber insulation market that is rapidly developing to support low embodied carbon construction. Reviewing different products and strategies, this session will discuss how to achieve the lowest total carbon footprint for a project after accounting for both embodied carbon and operational carbon in the building.
Learning Objectives:

Discover low embodied carbon insulations.
Learn about natural fiber insulation product forms (batt, loose-fill, board).
Understand how to measure in-wall performance (R-value + thermal mass + air penetration + vapor permeability).
Demonstrate installing to maximize reported performance.

The Changing World of Residential Refrigerants on World Refrigeration Day
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
What are the new and evolving norms and rules concerning refrigerants that can make it a challenge to stay up-to-date on current trends and cause uncertainty? What is the impact on equipment cost and efficiency and more? What are the options for transitioning to low-global warming potential (GWP) alternatives and their impacts? Get an overview of the refrigerants landscape and bring your questions to this Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call.

Energy Storage Basics (Webinar)
2024-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Course Description:
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are the key to increasing the amount of renewables on the grid. This class will cover the basics of ESS terminology and common ESS battery chemistries, such as lithium-ion and lead-acid. We will introduce you to the many ways that ESSs can pay off, lower utility bills and how this helps the grid. The class will cover different ESS configurations, such as dc-coupling and ac-coupling. We will dive into the basics of relevant codes and standards and how this affects permitting. The future may very well include a lot of 4-wheeled energy storage systems, also known as V2G (vehicle to grid), since most batteries are going into cars.
Taught by Sean White, this class is geared towards anyone buying, selling or installing ESSs and provides attendees with a basic technical level of understanding of ESSs. This class will also provide prerequisite and continuing education credit for NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) certifications.
Instructor Information:
Sean White
Sean White teaches customized solar PV courses for NABCEP credit globally. He is a NABCEP Associate Provider and a NABCEP Registered Continuing Education provider. Sean has authored 8 Solar PV and Energy Storage books and is always working on more. He teaches course for various entities. Sean teaches NEC workshops at SPI and Intersolar. Sean was the 2014 IREC Trainer of the year and the SNEC Online Trainer of the Decade in 2020.
Agenda:

Energy Storage Basic Terminology
Lithium-Ion vs. Lead-Acid Batteries
How Energy Storage Can Lower a Utility Bill
How Energy Storage Helps the Grid
AC-Coupling and DC-Coupling Storage with Solar PV
Other Energy Storage and Why Lithium-Ion Batteries are Winning
Comparing Different Systems
ESS Codes and Standards, Where to Find the Rules (NEC, IRC, IBC, IFC, UL)
Locations for ESS, Walls, Garages, Inside and Outside
SolSmart ESS Simplified Permit Process
The Future of Energy Storage-Batteries on Wheels (EVs)

Learning Outcomes:

Explain many reasons why energy storage is such important infrastructure in helping more renewables become integrated into the energy mix.
Discuss how energy storage systems are designed and installed.

TECH & ESMAC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER EDUCATION
2024-07-01 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-07-17 07:00 - 09:00 | Online
Manufacturers Heat Pump Water Heating (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

Next Generation Refrigerants: Taking a Closer Look at A2L Solutions
2024-07-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
A new generation of refrigerants are coming to comfort cooling applications, specifically in residential and light commercial systems. These new refrigerants, commonly identified by their low-global warming potential (low-GWP), often come with different characteristics than the prior generation of refrigerants (such as R-410a). This session will cover the reasons for the changes in refrigerants, characteristics of some of the next generation refrigerants, and the changes the industry faces as a result, including building codes, safety standards, application and installation, operation and maintenance differences, and changes to the tools used with these new refrigerants.

EN Webinar: Electric Yard Care – Ditch the Gas
2024-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Electrifying your home means switching out everything that burns fossil fuels, including your yard equipment. It’s easier than ever to take this affordable step towards home electrification with the efficient electric options for mowing, leaf blowing, trimming and edging on the market today. Battery-powered tools are much quieter to operate and require no messy filling with fuels and oil and virtually no maintenance. They start at the push of a button and produce zero carbon emissions or air pollution. Modern battery systems make them easy to recharge and all your tools can share the same batteries.
Join us for a 30-minute webinar in which we’ll discuss the advantages of battery powered electric equipment and answer any questions you may have about switching to this superior solution for yard care:

Why the noise, air pollution, carbon pollution and solid waste from gas powered tools have a surprisingly high negative impact on our environment, and how electric power tools eliminate those problems.
How the latest generation of battery electric tools rival or surpass the performance of gas power tools and require virtually no maintenance.
How electric tools compare on cost of operation compared to gas models, especially as fuel prices continue to rise and battery technology continues to improve.
How the power tool industry is moving in the direction of battery electric just like the automotive industry.
How to choose a reliable system of tools that best meets your needs and reduces equipment costs.
Tips for how to use batteries and maintain their maximum lifespan.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on your yard and the environment! Join us to learn how to electrify your home and embrace a cleaner, quieter, and healthier outdoor space.
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This webinar is part of the Electrify Now “Go Electric!” series developed in partnership with LEARN. Find more Go Electric! webinars with information and tips on other important electrification topics here.
LEARN is a San Diego based workforce education and training program that has partnered with Electrify Now to offer free energy efficiency and electrification webinars. Please visit the LEARN website for more information.

Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters: Technology, Sales and Installation Challenges - Part 1 (Webinar)
2024-07-06 08:30 - 12:30 | Online
Description:
The case for building All-Electric is stronger than ever. All-Electric homes are cheaper to build and operate, healthier and more comfortable to live in, and have GHG emissions roughly half that of mixed fuel homes. The 2022 California energy code will accelerate adoption of All-Electric building and this class will show why electric homes facilitate easier energy code compliance. Taught by two instructors who have built all-electric homes for themselves and are experts in the field, you’ll get an insider view of how to design and build electric, with examples from their professional work, how to overcome common objections and obstacles, and lessons learned from the field. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the technologies that enable All-Electric homes, including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, induction cooking, and heat pump clothes dryers.

Introduction to Passive House Retrofits: The EnerPHit Standard
2024-07-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Online
Achieving the Passive House Standard in refurbishments of existing buildings is not always a realistic goal, and for such buildings, the Passive House Institute has developed the EnerPHit standard for certified energy retrofits with Passive House Components. In this webinar, trainers from the Passive House Network will discuss how the EnerPHit standard can accommodate the realities of existing old buildings, where foundations, party lines, historic preservation, cost, and other factors make a typical Passive House certification impossible. Learn how existing structures can benefit from retrofits to move a structure from a low to high-performance building. Applying the passive house standard to existing structures has its unique challenges. Through case studies of successful retrofits, see how to upgrade a building with respect to airtightness, insulation, thermal bridge reductions, high-performance windows, and ventilation, plus learn about the EnerPHit standards and process.

Title 24 Compliance Modeling & Decarbonization with IESVE Software
2024-07-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) Ltd will provide a one-day software training course using IESVE software for Title 24 Compliance modeling of new nonresidential buildings, and will include modeling of various decarbonization strategies for above-code programs in all-electric jurisdictions. The agenda will include an introduction and overview, 3D model architecture, loads optimization, decarbonization analysis and simulation (see agenda for more details).
Trainees will be required to follow along with the software and will be provided with free IESVE software for these trainings, which will be setup on the trainee’s computers prior to the training. Hardware, software and license requirements are available HERE.
Each training course will be a limited to approximately 30-35 attendees and will be hosted by two IES trainers using CEC certified software IESVE for new Title 24-2022 nonresidential buildings. Participants will benefit if they have some background on California Title 24 Building Energy Standards. See California Energy Commission.

California Policy Call!
2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join the CA Team as we dive into California Policy Updates!

Effective Coaching and Mentoring
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Coaching and mentoring staff are two important ways to retain top talent and build a leadership pipeline. But many people don’t even know that they are two different things!
Coaching focuses on enhancing current job performance. Mentorships are supportive relationships that can reduce and reframe personal, structural and cultural barriers that hold emerging leaders back from achieving their full potential. Both are important.
Why should you make time to coach and mentor employees? Not only will it empower your staff and enhance company effectiveness; it also changes how others think of you. People who mentor and advocate for others are perceived as more effective leaders.
Even your most talented employees will benefit from supportive coaching and mentoring. Don’t leave top performers to languish while you work with staff who struggle!
Great leaders need to be mentored, and great leaders need to mentor. Join us to learn how with Chris DeVany, global business coach with Pinnacle Peak Performance.
Learning Objectives
In this session you’ll learn to:
• Understand the Coaching Strategy Spectrum and how to make it work for your team
• Coach effectively, using relating, strategizing, and implementing
• Practice the stages of a coaching relationship, including giving constructive feedback
• Understand and use the essentials of mentorship
• Know the challenges of coaching and mentoring experienced staff and how to succeed
Chris DeVany is the founder and president of Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide, a firm which focuses on management and organization development. Pinnacle’s clients include government agencies from the United States, the Royal Government of Saudi Arabia, Canada, Cayman Islands, global organizations such as Visa International, Cadence Design Systems, Coca Cola, Sprint, Microsoft, Aviva Insurance, Schlumberger and over 500 other organizations in 22 countries. His book 90 Days to a High-Performance Team, published by McGraw Hill, is helping thousands of executives, managers and team leaders improve performance.
Chris has assisted in mergers and acquisitions, developing project management, sales, customer service and marketing strategies, organizing inbound and outbound call center programs, training and development of management and new hires, and fostering corporate growth through creative change and innovation initiatives.

GoldStar Webinars are free to GoldStar Contractors, their candidates and employees, Test Centers, and their proctors and employees. To register using BPI Perks provide your Organization/Company name, GoldStar ID# or Test Center ID, and Candidate ID#. Then close out the registration page without making payment. A BPI representative will review your registration and contact you if additional details are needed.
The cost is $50 for all others. BPI Certified Professionals can earn 1.5 BPI CEUs from attendance.

Extreme Weather Events and Building Resilience in Home Electrification and Decarbonization
2024-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Climate change is driving a rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, cold snaps, floods, hurricanes, etc., significantly impacting the stability and reliability of buildings’ energy systems and infrastructure. This seminar will delve into the intersection of extreme weather events and resilience strategies associated with reducing emissions from homes. Key topics include identifying the vulnerabilities of current home electrification systems to extreme weather events and highlighting the critical need for home resilient design and technologies. The seminar will present innovative solutions and best practices to enhance the durability and adaptability of home energy systems, during and after severe weather events. Through expert presentations and case studies, attendees will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in building resilient home electrification systems capable of withstanding extreme weather events.

Speakers: Heather Rosenberg (ARUP) Max Wei (LBNL) Josh Quinnell (CEE)

DUCTED HEAT PUMPS – PART 2: ALL-ELECTRIC IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERIES
2024-07-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
All-Electric in Design & Construction Series
Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of specific systems helps smooth out the process. By identifying and reviewing specific products and manufacturers, we’ll provide architects, builders and owners with the tools to easily go from design and permitting to construction and operation.
This is a five-part series to pick-and-choose, or take all five:
Part 1: Ductless Heat Pumps will address ductless heat pumps for heating and cooling. They are generally visible in the room (wall or ceiling mount or recessed).
Part 2: Ducted Heat Pumps will address ducted or semi-ducted heat pumps for heating and cooling.

The Multi-State Plan to Power a Surge in Heat Pump Adoption
2024-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Earlier this year, nine states plus Washington, DC, signed an agreement to meet ambitious heat pump targets and reduce emissions from buildings. Hear from Emily Levin of the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM), who drafted the agreement, on how it came to be and what the states are now doing to meet the commitment. Also hear from Zach Berzolla of the Maryland Department of the Environment about the specific steps his state is taking to accelerate heat pump deployment and decarbonize buildings.

ZONING FOR HEAT PUMPS – STRATEGIES FOR BEST OUTCOMES
2024-07-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Online
Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different climate zones in a home. Many customers and contractors newer to heat pumps are drawn to multi-split systems that utilize a single outdoor unit to run multiple air handlers, but there can be unintended comfort sacrifices if not done carefully. In this webinar we will focus on various approaches to zone control for efficient and comfortable outcomes. We will compare traditional zoning with zone control, multi-split systems, multiple 1-to-1 systems, and combinations of these solutions.

Learning Objectives:

Name one downside of installing a single multi-split outdoor unit instead of multiple outdoor units
Explain why many mini split brands do not work well with traditional zone control
Describe one scenario where installing a multi-split unit makes sense

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and the California Energy Code (Webinar)
2024-07-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Course Description:
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are becoming an important form of housing in California but designing and building these units to comply with the 2019 Energy Code can be challenging. This course covers the prescriptive requirements that apply to new ADUs and discusses both minimum requirements and design options for compliance.

2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
2024-08-04 - 2024-08-09 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, California
The 2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings is the 23rd biennial event. Summer Study will bring together professionals from around the globe to the Asilomar Conference Grounds to collaborate, debate and advance the technologies, practices and research necessary to equitably decarbonize the building sector in a manner that addresses the urgency of the climate crisis.
The 2024 theme is Equity and Climate Action: Time to Deliver. In August 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), an unprecedented investment to transform our built environment and electricity sector to be safer and healthier, reducing carbon emissions and prioritizing the needs of underserved communities. At the same time, climate crisis is now a reality and is becoming more urgent and critical by the day. The Rhodium Group estimates that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the US increased by 1.3% in 2022. While emissions from the electric power sector decreased in 2022, outside of the power sector, emissions increased slightly. The most significant increase was seen in direct emissions from buildings, which rose by 6% and was the only sector to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. This is our opportunity to right the ship, take advantage of this critical moment in history and identify the innovations that will deliver climate justice through deep emissions reductions in our buildings.

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2024-08-05 07:00 - 09:00 | Online
Overview
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 one individual from your organization must attend and complete the post-training survey.
All installers working on a project submitted to the program must also take either this training, or a program approved manufacturer training.

BayREN C&S Training: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - offered in partnership with Energy Code Ace
2024-08-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
This virtual course focuses on requirements in the 2022 Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for accessory dwelling units (ADU) in an event supported by Energy Code Ace and BayREN. We will discuss how to identify the ADU type and its impact on Energy Code requirements for envelope, mechanical, photovoltaics (PV), battery storage or battery ready and HERS measures. We will also review how the compliance metrics differ depending on ADU type, including the new EDR source energy metrics for new construction ADUs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Establish if an ADU design is considered an alteration, addition, or a new residential building per the Energy Code.
Discuss the envelope (roof, walls, floors, fenestration) requirements associated with the ADU type (alteration, addition, new construction) under the 2022 Energy Code.
Recognize the renewable energy requirements of ADU type including photovoltaics (PV), battery storage, and battery ready.
Determine mechanical equipment requirements, including any HERS verification measure options that provide ADU design flexibility, and how utility source energy metric may impact those choices.

Available CEUs: AIA (1.5 LU), ICC (0.10 CEU) and CABEC (1.5 LU)

Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling – Part 2: All-Electric Design and Construction Series
2024-08-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
All-Electric Design & Construction Series
On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straight-forward information on current systems and technologies plus a look ahead at what’s emerging in the market.
Part 1: Carbon Reduction through Building Electrification will address California’s targets for carbon reduction, status of the clean power grid, the role of energy storage and emerging options for refrigerants.
Part 2: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling, will address ducted and ductless heat pumps for thermal comfort.
Part 3: Domestic Hot Water, will focus on integrated and split-system Heat Pump Water Heaters, as well as combination systems and point-of-use electric resistance water heaters
Part 4: Ventilation and HRV, will look at exhaust fans, ducted ventilation and heat recovery ventilators that support energy efficiency and healthy interiors
Part 5: Appliances & Energy Storage, looks at electric options for cooktops, dryers and other appliances as well as current and emerging battery technologies for energy storage.
Learning Objectives

Learn the ‘why’ behind California’s shift to building electrification and the link to Zero Net Carbon Design
Learn the pros and cons of various products to help in selecting appropriate systems that meet electrification and carbon-reduction goals
Learn critical installation details such as dimensions and venting to call out in plans and/or identify early in construction
Understand the local market for specific all-electric/ZNCD equipment, including cost, availability and lead times

Instructors: Jennifer Rennick and Grant Murphy, In Balance Green Consulting
This series has been developed to fulfill the California requirement for five hours of ZNCD education as part of architecture license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.
Zero Net Carbon Design CEUs Available, 1 HSW|LU per class, 5 HSW|LUs in total.
