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Energy Resiliency for Homes

This course will provide an understanding of energy resiliency and its importance in the face of extreme weather events and stress on the utility grid. It will cover important considerations when screening single-family residential buildings for energy resiliency and provide an overview of economic, technical, and operational considerations in developing an energy resiliency project, including electrification of residential loads using heat pump water heaters and heat pump air conditioners, electrification of transportation and electric vehicle charging, and solar photovoltaic (PV)

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: New Construction – Fall

Part 3 of 5 - October 24, 2023 (8:30am - 12:30pm) This 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 inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: Existing Buildings – Fall

Part 4 of 5 - October 25, 2023 (8:30am - 12:30pm) This 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 four-half day sessions. Each session will stand alone, but the different training modules will also be inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: The All Electric Building – Fall

Part 5 of 5 - October 26, 2023 (8:30am - 12:30pm) This 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 inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part

2023 San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo

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

Electrify Efficiently: Staging Home Electrification Projects

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

Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout

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,

Course: 2022 Title 24, Part 6 Essentials — Single-family Standards for HVAC Contractor Installers

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

Webinar: How to make money with heat pumps

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,

Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters

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

ELECTRIFY EFFICIENTLY: ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSESSMENTS – EXAMPLES FOR HEAT PUMP INSTALLERS – WEBINAR

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,

ACEEE: Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) Conference

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