Efficiency First California

Batteries: Options And Implementation For Building’s Energy Storage System
2023-12-11 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Whether you’re interested in resiliency and cost savings for a home or simply meeting energy codes for new construction, understanding battery storage is increasingly important for the building industry. In this course, we’ll go over battery types, what’s currently available and what’s on the horizon, how to size a battery for code compliance or other goals, and what to look for in implementation.
Learning objectives:

Understand different battery types and their applications for buildings
Know the process for sizing batteries and when they are required
Review cost implications for battery use when paired with on-site renewable energy
Understand practical integration of batteries into project design and construction

Instructors: Jennifer Rennick and Grant Murphy, In Balance Green Consulting

Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field Part 2
2023-12-11 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
California is going through one of its most seismic shifts in building energy policy and design. The move towards full decarbonization of the building stock has started and the policy, technical and financial implications are being developed under our feet. We will share how heat pumps and other forms of electric heating can displace our long-time carbon sources of heat. These systems are already available and many are cost effective today. Come discuss this shift and how it will impact your building or construction project with one of the industry’s leading experts.
This webinar series will include details of how heat pump systems work and how to design residential and commercial buildings to take advantage of currently available heat pump systems. We will include case studies of heat pump systems and how they can fit into low energy buildings. We will also cover how to recognize opportunities for integrating heat pump systems into both new construction and existing building projects.
This webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Course Objectives:

Identify heat pump components and system types
Recognize appropriate heat pump applications in both new construction and existing building projects
Acknowledge how heat pump applications in buildings are beneficial in the California regulatory context
Apply lessons learned from recently completed decarbonized projects that leverage heat pumps and other forms of electric heating

Learning Level: Beginner

TECH & ESMAC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER EDUCATION
2023-12-11 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Manufacturers Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Education session focused on technology features and benefits, appropriate applications, energy efficiency compared to other water heater types, installation techniques, and best practices, service support and warranty, proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and selling strategies.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR BACKUP POWER
2023-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and battery systems is robust, 24/7 backup power on demand.
Nationally, extended utility disruptions caused by floods, landslides, wind storms, ice storms, geomagnetic solar storms, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, public safety power shutoff (PSPS), earthquakes, aged infrastructure, replacement equipment shortages and deliberate sabotage, populate the news with alarming frequency and severity. Which battery-based backup systems truly deliver, meet and exceed customers’ expectations during long-term utility power outages?
This class promises to address how variously-scaled PV production and battery energy storage systems coupled with smart, nimble, robust and locally-controlled load management can respond to the ever increasing challenges threatening to shoot out the lights. In this class, Erik Frye will discuss experiences of owners of micro grids and battery based grid tied PV systems, including systems such as:

Tesla PowerWall
Enphase Ensemble
SolarEdge
Sol-Ark
LFP vs NMC vs NCA
SMA Sunny Island
Non export / Net Zero self generation to meet self consumption with the added benefit of back up power
Stand alone micro grids for entirely off grid applications
PG&E meter base automatic transfer switch
Future projections

ELECTRIFY EFFICIENTLY: OPERATING A HEAT PUMP – BEST PRACTICES TO MINIMIZE CALL BACKS
2023-12-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 4 of 5 – December 8, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
Heat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers, clients, and others on these differences to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. This webinar will outline best practices for system operation of ducted and ductless mini-splits, unitary heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Heat pump operation: characteristics and differences with gas furnaces or water heaters
Adding value to the customer journey
Minimizing call backs
Q&A

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

Explain one reason why heat pumps operate differently than gas furnaces
Name at least two points in the customer journey where education on heat pump operation are essential
Describe proper multi-split system operation in a way a typical customer can understand
Summarize why customer satisfaction is critical to the adoption of heat pumps and home electrification

To enroll into the entire “Electrify Efficiently (5 Part Series)” register HERE.

Watt’s Next: Powering Up the Future of Existing Multifamily Electrification
2023-12-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | BIG Oakland, 1423 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Join us for our third Building Electrification Clubhouse event, under the electrifying theme “Watt’s Next: Powering Up The Future of Existing Multifamily Electrification.” This engaging session is centered on the critical mission of retrofitting existing multifamily buildings with advanced electrification technologies. We’ll delve into the complexities and breakthroughs in this field, providing insights into innovative solutions, regulatory considerations, and sustainable practices for building electrification. This event is an essential platform for property managers, urban planners, energy experts, and environmental advocates to gather, share knowledge, and drive the movement towards an eco-friendly, electrified future in multifamily building infrastructure.
🌟 Electrify Your Network: An Evening of Industry Insights and Professional Connections 🌟
Prepare for an electrifying evening that combines groundbreaking industry knowledge with unparalleled networking opportunities. Join fellow East Bay building professionals for a night that promises to be as enlightening as it is engaging.
🤝 Connect and Collaborate: This is your chance to network with the best in the business. Share ideas, forge partnerships, and discover new opportunities in the electrification landscape.
🔌 Tech Showcase: Have specific questions about electrification technology? Our vendor showcase featuring experts from Channing Street Copper Company, Harvest Thermal, PG&E and MCE are your go-to resources for the latest advancements.
🎙 Panel Power-Up: Join Ben Cooper from StopWaste, Shay Reza from Association for Energy Affordability, Eileen Sochia from The Unity Council, and Tom White from Eden Housing for a conversation looking at efficient electrification in multifamily buildings from three unique perspectives: program administrator, implementer, and property manager.
🍴 Light Refreshments: While the focus is on networking and knowledge, we’ll have some light bites available for when you need a quick recharge.

Local Contractor Workshop on Energy Rebates (Ukiah)
2023-12-07 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 185 East Church Street Ukiah, CA 95482, 185 East Church Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Are you a contractor, building professional, architect, or plumber in Mendocino County?
Join us on December 7 from 5:00-6:30pm to learn how to take advantage of funding from:
• Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and rebates for residents.
• Workforce development incentives.
• Local and state rebates for HVAC, water heating, cooling, EV chargers, and more.
The transition towards electrification is coming. Get your business ready for it.
Attendees will have a chance to win a $100 GIFT CARD from Rainbow Ag.
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

Easy Electrification for Your Beloved Home
2023-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
It can be easy and fast to electrify your home if you choose strategies that don’t include rewiring, and particularly if you avoid a “service upgrade,” which takes months and thousands of dollars to get a new, thicker electrical wire from the utility. In fact, in most cases, it is not actually necessary to upgrade the panel since the existing one likely has the needed capacity to handle efficient right sized electrification. Using thoughtful electrification processes and cutting-edge appliances and supporting equipment, most residential electrification can be accomplished successfully with the existing 100A (100 Amp, 24 kilowatt) panel. The speakers will discuss the best practices, techniques, and technologies available today to accomplish electrification without the expensive and time-consuming task of upgrading existing electrical panels.

Speakers:

Sean Armstrong is the Managing Principal of Redwood Energy and led the design of more than half the all-electric residences built in California between 2011 and 2020 on the strength of the CUAC, co-authored six practical guides to building electrification, provided legal and technical support to dozens of municipal gas bans nation-wide, helped develop the 2016, 2019 and 2022 Title 24 California Energy Code, and received Grand Prizes from the U.N. and PCBC Gold Nuggets, two U.S. Department of Energy Innovation Awards, a SoCal BIA Award, and is a 2022 California Energy Commission Clean Energy Champion.

Residential Electrification in the Real World: Navigating Panels and Permits
2023-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
California and local governments have ambitious building decarbonization goals. Translating those goals into real world conditions will be necessary for success. This forum will explore several hurdles to residential electrification, including electrical panels and building permits, and ways to overcome them. Join us to learn more about how to tell when an electrical panel needs to be upsized, options for electrifying on existing panels, and how building permits and zoning codes may be modified to remove barriers for heat pumps. Understanding these issues can help jurisdictions streamline options for residential decarbonization, reducing costs and challenges for staff and residents alike. This online Forum is free and open to all.

Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Registry
2023-12-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This course explores the advantages of using the online HERS registry to track and verify compliance forms electronically. Course includes a live demonstration of projects for the jurisdiction in training. Attendees will need to bring addresses for specific projects.
Topics Covered: Overall energy code compliance process, HERS registry, what projects are required to be in the registry, how to track CF1R, CF2R and CF3R forms electronically so hard copies do not need to be printed. ICC CEUs: 0.1 Target Audience: Permit technicians, Plan Checkers, Field Inspectors

Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating (TECH – Single Family)
2023-12-06 08:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Overview – Electrify my Home
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 principles 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 verified to ensure Participating Contractor company has completed a Trade Professional Participation Agreement (TPPA). Registration may be canceled if a TPPA has not been completed prior to course start date.
Instructor:
Larry has 40 years HVAC trade experience in service, installation, sales, and management. His specialization is house-as-a-system electrification and has coined the process and practices “Good Electrification” and “Install small” right sizing for climate and comfort.
Larry spent the first ten years of his career working on Industrial and Commercial systems and later transitioned to residential HVAC. As a service technician and sales professional, Larry has sold more than 20 million dollars of HVAC product. In 2011, Larry obtained his BPI-certified Building Analyst certification and has concentrated on home performance ever since. Beginning in 2014, Larry began focusing on replacing gas furnaces with high-efficiency heat pumps. He has since designed and installed over 400 electrification projects in the greater Bay Area of California.
Larry started his all-electric gas conversion company, Electrify My Home, in 2019. Larry is an advisory board member of the Building Decarbonization Coalition and is still active as a Leading Light representative. Electrify My Home is a recognized trainer on residential home-electrification sales, system-design, and installation for the State of California’s TECH Initiative.
Format:

Live Classroom

Duration:

3 Days

Syllabus:
Residential Space Conditioning & Water Heating Electrification Course Overview
Credits:

BPI (20 CEUs)
NATE (24 CEUs x 11 specialties)

Click on date to register:
December 6th – 8th, 2023
Concord, CA
January 24th – 26th, 2024
Elk Grove, CA
February 28th – March 1st, 2024
Modesto, CA

WHAT ENERGY CONSULTANTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HERS MEASURES
2023-12-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Instructor: Russ King, Coded Energy
This course will cover what Energy Consultants need to know about energy features that require third-party HERS verification. Some HERS measures are required on most projects but some are optional. Energy consultants might see the energy savings reflected when selecting these optional features but may not be aware of all the work, cost, and coordination required to make them pass in the field.
Learning Objectives:
· Understand what features require HERS verification
· Understand what HERS measures are fairly simple to pass
· Understand what HERS measures are very difficult to pass
· Learn some best practices for ensuring HERS measures will pass.

High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign for Electrification
2023-12-05 08:00 - 2023-12-07 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NCI Anaheim, 2050 S. Santa Cruz St., Suite 1000,, Anaheim, CA, 92805, United States
In this three-day educational experience, TECH Clean CA-approved contractors will learn to accurately complete four stages of system design using NCI principles and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Manuals J, S, D, and T using Elite RHVAC Software package for new and existing homes.
Open to contractors and technicians in the state of California who are enrolled in TECH Clean California. Not enrolled yet? Click here (opens in new window) to learn more about the program and enroll.

Sandwiches Without Bread: The Envelope's Role During Heat Pump Installations
2023-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online
With new incentives, technologies, regulations, demand for heat pumps have outpaced the demand for combustion furnaces. In our previous webinars, we’ve explored the challenges HVAC companies and technicians face when designing, installing, and commissioning heat pumps, but there’s another vital element that many HVAC contractors overlook – the building envelope. In this live webinar, Jeremy Begley from HVAC Design Partners will lead a discussion with air sealing, insulation, and testing experts to explore why incentivizing heat pumps without envelope upgrades is a dangerous decision. Our experts will provide insights and advice on how an HVAC contractor can successfully integrate envelope upgrades into their heat pump installations.
Special Guests: – David Horton: HERS and LEED for Homes QAD, Passive Home Rater and Consultant ,and well-rounded Green Building Testing, Verification and Consulting Expert. – Jonny Lang: Knauf Insulation Manager, Training & Certifications Bldg Envelope and Regional Building Performance Specialist Regional Building Performance Specialist. – Jessica Azarelo: The self proclaimed ” Attic Queen” and runs a HPC business in Oldsmar, Florida.

Electrification and Green Building
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-31
View a free course with an overview of electrification.

Each month in 2023, USGBC will share a handpicked education course or two about a specific aspect of green building that will be free for that month only. For the month of December, take advantage of a free course sharing an overview of the benefits of electrification for green builders.
Electrification and Green Building
Basic level | 1 CE credit | Created by USGBC and Triple Green Building Group, LLC | Presentation format
Beneficial electrification is a growing strategy for buildings to achieve low operational carbon emissions. Green building professionals are working to achieve energy optimization through electrification. Hear from an experienced green building professional and learn about the benefits of electrification, related technologies and strategies, and examples of what leading cities are doing.

This is an on-demand course, but offered for free for the month of Dec, and worth 1 CE credit.

Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers, Raters & Commissioning Agents P2
2023-11-29 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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.
This webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Course Highlights:

What are common service call complaints for heat pumps
How to measure power, static pressure, duct temperature, airflow
How to interpret power, static, temperature and airflow measurements
The roll of electric resistance heat
Electric resistance heat sizing
When is electric resistance heat not needed?
Cold blow and fan operation curves

Course Objectives:

Describe measurement techniques for airflow, power, and pressure
Be made aware of the role of electric resistance heat and the cost of its operation
Describe control strategies they can implement on new and existing systems to manage electric resistance backup heat
Review the parts of the defrost system
Describe typical defrost system repairs
Review troubleshooting procedures for relays, circuit boards, capacitors and motors

Learning Level: Intermediate
Speaker:
Dan 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.

Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers, Raters & Commissioning Agents P1
2023-11-28 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 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.
This webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Course Highlights:

Line set testing
Finding and repairing leaks in refrigerant lines
The interrelated nature of refrigerant volume and airflow volume
Airflow and heat pump performance
Targets for system airflow per ton
Communicating controls VS legacy controls
How to measure air flow, static pressure and air handler power
How to interpret static pressure and power
Most cost-effective ways to raise system airflow
Commissioning advantages multistage equipment

Course Objectives:

Describe techniques for effectively testing line sets
Verbalize pressure and vacuum targets for line set testing
Understand that efficient heat pump output relies on both refrigerant charge and total system airflow
Present with strategies for improving the airflow in existing systems
Name techniques for measuring and estimating airflow
Describe how to change the airflow settings on various types of equipment

Learning Level: Intermediate
Speaker:
Dan 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.

Course: HOME ASSESSMENTS FOR DECARBONIZATION – CLASS 6
2023-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This is class 6 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 class is designed to prepare building practitioners, who have basic to advanced knowledge of residential building, to assist homeowners on their pathways to electrification. We will cover all phases of the assessment process from understanding homeowner goals and setting expectations, through a methodical investigation and documentation of existing conditions and potential issues, to proposing and prioritizing solutions and offering implementation resources. A homeowner questionnaire template, existing condition form, and annotated electrification resource directory will be included as class handouts.
Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Estimate a homeowner’s anticipated future electrical loads
Identify equipment strategies to help minimize electric load additions
Guide homeowners in developing a comprehensive, prioritized electrification plan
Direct homeowners to credible, informative electrification resources

1.5 AIA|HSW LU’s available for this course
Instructors:

Ann Edminster, Design AVEnues LLC

Course: BOC 1005 Part 2 Indoor Environmental Quality
2023-11-16 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course Description:
Participants will learn about the causes of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) problems and the relationships between cause, control, occupant sensitivity, and ventilation to develop a reliable method of diagnosis and remediation.
Instructor Information:
Mike Smith
Agenda:

Indoor Environmental Quality Overview
Fundamentals of Indoor Environmental Quality
Preventing IEQ Problems
Effective Communication
Course Project

Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of Indoor Environmental Quality, a participant will be able to:

Describe the key factors that determine indoor environmental quality in commercial buildings.
Identify basic air handling equipment and implications for thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
List the elements of a basic indoor environmental quality program and assist in creating one.
Describe the relationship between moisture, mold, and ventilation.
List the procedures to effectively manage indoor air quality concerns and complaints.
Communicate effectively with occupants about IEQ issues.
Identify a minimum of two information resources for managing IEQ.

Target Audience:

Commercial building operators and maintenance staff
Energy managers, resources conservation managers, facility managers

Prerequisite(s):

N/A

Learning Units:

1.0 BOC Credit

Learning Units:

N/A

Learning Level:
Intermediate 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.
Special Instructions:
This is a Zoom class and internet access is required.
Click here to register online: Click Here

Manufacturer Roundtable: Air Source Heat Pumps
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Air source heat pumps for space heating are a key technology in helping individuals, building owners and communities move towards rapid electrification and decarbonization. The roundtable will feature panelists from leading air source heat pump manufacturers who will share the latest research, developments, and updates on their products.

This online roundtable will explore the different heat pump technologies – from ductless to ducted systems – and highlight which heat pump configurations work best in varying applications, climates, building types, and budgets.
Panelists
Shawn LeMons, Performance Construction Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Trane U.S. | Shawn is focused on efficient cooling and heating systems for residential new construction. He has multiple certifications including LEED Green Rater, HERS Rater and ICC Residential Energy Inspector. He has 25 years of experience in the residential building industry with small and large companies, non profits, and volunteer work. Since 2009, he has completed analysis on over 6 million square feet of residential and commercial buildings.
Jonathan Moscatello, Business Development Manager, Daikin North America | Jonathan is a nationally regarded expert in residential contracting and heat pumps and a co-owner of The Heat Pump Store, a heat pump only contracting business based in Oregon that has installed heat pumps in over 20,000 homes. Sarah, his wife, runs the contracting business while Jonathan consults with utility programs, contractors, and distributors to help them grow their heat pump business. In 2021, Jonathan joined Daikin to help the company participate more fully in electrification initiatives.
Mark Thomson, Senior Business Development Consultant, LG Electronics | Mark is an experienced energy demand side management leader, having held key positions in both the utility and vendor sectors, most recently with LG Electronics in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, as Senior Business Development Consultant from June 2020. Mark has a Master’s Degree in Energy Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and an undergraduate degree from Hamilton College.
Suzi Asmus, Senior Program Manager, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance | She has been managing NEEA’s Residential HVAC programs since 2015, initially with the Ductless Heat Pump Program and now with the newly-launched Advanced Heat Pump Program. As a liberal arts degree holder, she is shocked every day how much she loves learning about the nitty gritty of residential HVAC and heat pumps.
Manufacturers Roundtable and Webinar Series: Decarbonizing Commercial Buildings in California
This is the fourth of four online sessions where we talk about electrification and decarbonization with manufacturers of key technologies including central heat pump water heaters, all electric commercial kitchens, residential heat pump water heaters, and air source heat pumps.

Course: BOC 1005 Part 1 Indoor Environmental Quality
2023-11-15 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online

Heat Pump Summit - The event for contractors and building professionals serious about heat pumps
2023-11-13 | UCB MLK Student Union, Pauley Ballroom, East & West, 2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, 94720, United States
A heat pump focused event for HVAC and plumbing contractors with the goal of improving how heat pumps are sold, designed, installed, and commissioned.

Hosted 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.
Attendees 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.

Please note that EFCA Executive Director, Charles Cormany is one of the featured speakers.
Our Clean Energy Connection Directory is a Bronze Level Event Sponsor.

ACEEE: Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) Conference
2023-11-12 - 2023-11-16
BECC is the premier conference focused on understanding human behavior and decision-making and using that knowledge to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Since 2007, BECC has fostered understanding individual and organizational behavior and decision-making related to energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and sustainability. BECC is more than just a conference—it is a fun social community that is passionate and excited about mitigating climate change. The event, co-convened by ACEEE, prides itself on finding innovative ways to encourage socializing and networking while providing the highest-quality presentations.

ELECTRIFY EFFICIENTLY: ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSESSMENTS - EXAMPLES FOR HEAT PUMP INSTALLERS - WEBINAR
2023-11-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 3 of 5 – November 10, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
As 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.”
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Good electrification and install small
Panel assessments and strategies for overcoming challenges
Performing a load calculation
Q&A

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

Explain why a full panel doesn’t necessarily mean no additional capacity is available
Name two reasons why upgrading a home’s electrical capacity may not be preferred
List two solutions to fitting new circuits into a panel where no physical space is available
Identify at least two or more critical components and variables of performing a load calculation in a residential home

To enroll into the entire “Electrify Efficiently (5 Part Series)” register HERE.

Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters
2023-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking, space heating and water heating. The commercial foodservice industry has started to adopt efficient electric cooking equipment as the first step towards all-electric, zero net carbon kitchens. This class explains how the foodservice industry can take the most important next step towards zero carbon by addressing one of the biggest barriers: How to replace the traditional gas-fired hot water systems with electric heat pump water heaters. Learn how heat-recovery dishmachines, effective plumbing design, and decentralized, point-of-use water heating are necessary to make heat pump water heaters perform effectively in the demanding commercial kitchen environment.

Webinar: How to make money with heat pumps
2023-11-08 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
What you’ll learn:

How to significantly increase your profits
Reduce callbacks (hint: it’s all about expectation-setting)
Sell faster with software tools for HVAC and plumbing contractors
How to generate happy, comfortable customers

Industry expert presenters:
Larry 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.
Charley 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.
Kevin 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.
Brent 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.

Course: 2022 Title 24, Part 6 Essentials — Single-family Standards for HVAC Contractor Installers
2023-11-07 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Instructor: Marina Chavez Blanco

Level: Intermediate

Use the 2022 Multifamily Energy Inspection Checklist to practice streamlined inspection of installation scenarios while also targeting top categories of high-value energy savings and impact on compliance. Effective building energy efficiency enforcement is reviewed and practiced as a comprehensive process — from initial consult of building features listed in permitted documentation to review of what contractors document as installed to visual confirmation of these features on-site. This highly interactive online live course is designed to provide Building Inspectors with the essential knowledge and skills they need to more quickly and effectively enforce California’s 2022 Multifamily Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or the Energy Code). This course is delivered in two half-day sessions held on two consecutive days. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the course.

Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout
2023-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
The 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.
The 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.

Electrify Efficiently: Staging Home Electrification Projects
2023-10-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 2 of 5 – October 30, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
Long-term planning is essential when it comes to most whole-home electrification journeys. By taking into consideration a customer’s long-term needs alongside their immediate needs, you can help customers avoid costly mistakes. In this webinar, participants will hear insights and recommendations on optimal order of operations of electrification installs. These insights come from Electrify My Home’s deep experience on hundreds of real-world electrification projects. Come prepared with questions about your electrification projects.

2023 San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo
2023-10-27
BUILDING POSITIVE: CULTIVATING A REGENERATIVE FUTURE
We are pleased to bring you the 9th annual San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo (SDGBCE23) on Friday, October 27, 2023 at UC San Diego Park & Market. This is San Diego’s premier event for green building professionals from all fields of expertise to come together to share ideas, inspiration and connection. This year we are partnering with the World Woman Foundation’s Sustainability Forum taking place on Thursday, October 26th at UC San Diego Park & Market. Join both days of this exciting collaboration to hear from visionary leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, academics, artists and policymakers.
