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Batteries: Options And Implementation For Building’s Energy Storage System

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

Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field Part 1

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

TECH Clean California: Heat Pump Equipment: Insights Into Customer Experience and Satisfaction

Online

Hear what heat pump participants have to say Opinion Dynamics, the evaluator for TECH Clean California, will present their survey results with nearly 1,000 heat pump customer participants to understand their experience with the equipment, any issues they may have had, and their perceived energy bill changes. Please join us for the webinar highlighting key findings and important takeaways for heat pump programs and the larger heat pump market. Speakers: Ellen Steiner Ph.D., Vice President Jen Loomis Ph.D., Principal Consultant

Daikin and Goodman Side-Discharge Inverter Systems

Online

In this webinar, you will learn about heat pump inverter technology from Daikin Comfort Technologies North America.  We will explore the many benefits of inverter technology and what this means to your new homes and homebuyers.  We will also explore Daikin and Goodman’s NEW heat pump inverter offerings along with smart controls and IAQ options. Learning Objectives: Understand Heat Pump technology and why is it important. Identify what Side-Discharge Inverter Systems are. Discover the configurations and applications of inverter systems.

Getting Past Heat Pump Objections

Online

Heat Pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred HVAC and water heating technology, but many customers and contractors are unfamiliar with heat pumps or remain skeptical. In order to meet California’s ambitious heat pump goals (6 million by 2030), contractors and other industry professionals must arm themselves with the knowledge (and sometimes the data) to dispel myths about heat pumps. In this webinar, you’ll hear from Larry Waters, an HVAC industry veteran who switched his focus towards home performance

Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges And Solutions

Online

Part 5 of 5 - December 15, 2023 (12pm - 1:30pm) 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

Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heaters: An Early Look to 120 Volt Products (on demand)

This is a previously recorded lecture presented by Amruta Khanolkar Amruta Khanolkar of the New Buildings Institute will give an overview of the emerging, retrofit ready 120V heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and findings from the California statewide field validation effort. This course will present the retrofit market opportunities and limitations with this emerging 120V HPWH technology. This class is for program managers, engineers, policy makers, installers, and California building jurisdictions. Here are the video timestamps to navigate to your topic

Residential HVAC System Performance & Electrification – Anaheim

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

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 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. Open to contractors and technicians in the state of California who are enrolled in TECH Clean

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education

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. •

Introduction to the Energy Code

Online

This course provides an overview of the California Energy Code, Title 24 Part 6, including the historic context, organization, resources and overall goals for this current code cycle. Serving as an optional refresher for code officials, architects and builders who will be participating in 2022 energy code classes, or as an introduction for those entering the building industry, this course will provide a strong foundation for design, permitting and compliance. Learning Objectives: Understand what the Building Energy Efficiency Standards code

An Overview of Building Electrification

Irvine City Hall 1 Civic Center Dr., Irvine, Ca

Course Description: Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we look forward to you joining us for an Overview of Building Electrification! This class, the second in a BE series, being offered by the Energy Education Centers (EECs) will expand upon topics introduced in ‘Building Electrification and Me’. Taught by Kavita Rodrigues from the EECs, this class will provide attendees with

TECH Panel Symposium: Good Stewardship of the Panel

Online

This symposium will focus on optimizing and updating electric panels to meet customer needs. Agenda Session 1 Part 1 (9:00AM - 9:40AM PST): Utility Front of Meter Considerations Speakers: Elizabeth Alvarez (SDG&E), Susanna Thompson (SCE), Chad Martin (PG&E) Moderators: Jim Frank, Sandy Fischler-Laube (Energy Solutions) Session 1 Part 2 (9:40AM - 10:05AM PST): Customer Considerations Speaker: Sean Armstrong (Redwood Energy) Moderator: Tom Kabat (Kabat Consulting) Intermission Session 2 Part 1 (10:15AM - 10:55AM PST): Power Efficiency Speaker: Tom Kabat (Kabat