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Course: BOC 1005 Part 1 Indoor Environmental Quality

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

Manufacturer Roundtable: Air Source Heat Pumps

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

Course: BOC 1005 Part 2 Indoor Environmental Quality

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

Course: HOME ASSESSMENTS FOR DECARBONIZATION – CLASS 6

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

Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers, Raters & Commissioning Agents P1

  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,

Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers, Raters & Commissioning Agents P2

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

Electrification and Green Building

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

Sandwiches Without Bread: The Envelope’s Role During Heat Pump Installations

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

High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign for Electrification

NCI Anaheim 2050 S. Santa Cruz St., Suite 1000,, Anaheim, CA, 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.

WHAT ENERGY CONSULTANTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HERS MEASURES

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

Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating (TECH – Single Family)

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

Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Registry

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: