Efficiency First California

High Performance Buildings & Careers – Class 1: High Performance Fundamentals Series
2024-03-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This is class 1 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.

Code compliance is a minimum standard for building performance; by contrast, “high performance” refers to buildings that are designed, built, and commissioned to exceed the performance of conventional buildings in energy efficiency, durability, comfort, safety, and indoor air quality. The magnitude of the opportunity to fill this gap cannot be over-emphasized. For example, field research found that a single-day high-performance retrofit can improve HVAC system performance in new homes by an average of 25%. While the mainstream building industry strives for code compliance, a small fraction of those in the industry adopt high-performance practices and produce homes and commercial facilities with lower energy use, greater resilience, exceptional durability, outstanding comfort, and low to zero onsite emissions. These individuals are consistently in demand, command higher wages, win awards, and have the satisfaction of building a better world for themselves, their families, and communities. The secret sauce? Setting quantitative goals, measuring performance, and marketing the superior outcomes.

This class – the first of six in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Program – is an introduction to the opportunities presented by working in the realm of high-performance buildings, and how to create a place for yourself within that realm.
Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Explain the concept of high performance building and the roles of ‘building as a system,’ building science, and quantitative assessment in achieving high performance
Understand the connections between high performance building, human health, resiliency, climate change mitigation, and State energy and climate regulatory trends
Enumerate the benefits of high-performance building design, construction, and commissioning, including providing quantitative examples of improvements that can be achieved by adopting a high-performance approach
Begin transitioning to high-performance building practices

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

Ann Edminster, Design AVEnues LLC

Heat Pump Workshop for Space and Water Heating
2024-03-09 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D Street, Arcata
RCEA is holding two expert presentations on heat pump space and water heating. Learn how heat pumps work, what the benefits are, about ducted and ductless systems, what various kinds of systems are, and what’s involved in installing and maintaining them. There will be plenty of time for Q&A and a chance to talk with local heat pump contractors. Attendees will learn about general federal, state, and local rebates and incentives that are available.
Schedule for the day:

8:30 Meet local heat pump contractors & enjoy refreshments
9:00-10:30 Presentation 1 – Heat Pump Space Heaters & Q&A
10:30-11:00 Refreshments and time with local contractors, our expert instructor Dan Perunko, and RCEA staff
11:00-12:15 Presentation 2 – Heat Pump Water Heaters & Q&A
12:15-1:00 More time with local contractors, instructor Dan Perunko, and RCEA staff

RSVPs are encouraged but not required by emailing info@RedwoodEnergy.org.

RCEA Rebates and Resources
RCEA Contractor & Vendor Network

2022 Title 24, Part 6 Essentials — Single-family Standards: Envelope
2024-03-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
If you design, specify, construct, install or inspect the envelope components of Single-family building projects, this course is for you! In it, you’ll learn what ceiling/attic, wall and floor insulation is required by California’s 2022 Energy Code.
You’ll also find out how fenestration products are certified and the effect of shading on fenestration efficiency.
Also explore the envelope component requirements for an Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion.

Electrify Efficiently: Home Electrification Financial & Training Programs In Pg&E Territory
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join Electrify My Home (EMH) in this lunchtime webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous business opportunities, vital role of efficiency, and lessons learned from the field.
The electrification movement is quickly gaining momentum. Over 60 cities in California have electrification ordinances and plans are in place to phase out new gas appliances in the next seven years. Incentives, financing, and training programs are essential for helping industry professionals and homeowners meet these goals.
In this session, EMH will host a panel of program and industry experts who will outline what funding and training is currently available, as well as what’s on the horizon. The discussion will focus on programs available to customers and contractors in PG&E service territory.
Agenda:

Introductions, PG&E safety message, and welcome
Overview of the Electrify My Home electrify efficiently webinar series
Introduction of the guest panel
Home electrification incentive and financing program details
Home electrification training program details
Class survey, closing and wrap up

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

Name three programs providing incentives in PG&E territory
Locate training opportunities
Identify at least one financing program customers can use to finance electrification projects
Describe the importance of heat pump water heaters and why they are being incentivized

Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling
2024-03-14 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becomes an attractive fuel source to designers and builders interested in reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions and creating zero carbon homes.
Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will present on efficiency gains, and overcoming common installation pitfalls from electric heat pump water heaters in new and existing buildings. Class discussion will cover the advantages and limitations of these systems, the available technology and refrigerant types, as well as features like load flexing.

Agenda:

Introduction and safety announcement
Heat pumps for space heating
Case studies of zero net energy (ZNE) homes
Energy consumption of heating and cooling
Ducted vs. ductless heat pump systems
Indoor air quality (IAQ)
Refrigerant leaks and global warming potential
Performance of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems
Duct design and variable air flow systems
Electric resistance auxiliary heating in heat pumps
Q&A and course evaluation

Objectives

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

Identify the benefits of ducted and ductless space heating heat pump systems
Describe the potential benefits of HVAC-driven filtration and indoor air quality
Summarize the performance parameters for proper installation of electric heat pumps
Describe climate impacts from the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere and the procedures to ensure that systems don’t leak
Interpret energy savings comparisons among existing equipment types in order to determine the total annual energy consumption for the equipment under consideration

Audience Level

Intermediate

Overcoming Installation Challenges with Heat Pumps
2024-03-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-16 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Heat Pumps are a big part of the solution to meeting California’s climate goals in buildings. In plain terms, they’re reversible air conditioners and have been around for over 100 years. This session is designed for HVAC contractors, builders, and others who want to understand how to install heat pumps right. We will cover how heat pumps can add value to your business, how heat pumps work and various configurations, and how to overcome common installation hurdles. Hurdles covered include dealing with existing ductwork, filtration requirements, cold weather, sizing, and electrical requirements. We will also discuss first costs, operating costs, and incentives.
Learning Outcomes:

Understand how focusing on heat pumps can add value to your business
Learn what energy code requirements apply to heat pumps and how variable capacity heat pumps (VCHPs) qualify for a significant compliance credit
Study various installation hurdles and how to overcome them
Learn typical first costs and operating costs, as compared to gas furnace split systems

Learning Units:
1.5 AIA LU approved for this course0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course
Instructors:
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group
Bobby Hahn, Pacific Systems Group – Bobby is the principal at Pacific System Group with 32 years in the HVACR Industry. His experience includes VRF, Ductless, DX Systems, Chilled Water, Air Quality, Filtration and Controls. Bobby is a member of the CABEC, IHACI, ASHRAE, ACCA, MANNA and was a past board member of the Institute of Heating and Air Conditioning Industry.

AIRFLOW TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
2024-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NCI – Anaheim, 2050 S Santa Cruz St., Ste 1000,, Anaheim, California
Learn the basics of Static Pressure and Airflow and prepare yourself for more advanced training in the NCI TECH training series with NCI’s simple Air Upgrade approach. This class provides technical training on performing static pressure testing, how to properly install static pressure test ports, and how to measure and interpret static pressures.
This FREE training is open to contractors and technicians in the state of California who are enrolled in TECH Clean California.

Multifamily Electrification 101
2024-03-20 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course Overview
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.
Instructors:

Amy Dryden is Director of Strategic Innovations at the Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. specializing in strategic initiatives, codes and standards, program design, training, and research and development projects. She brings more than 20 years of experience in residential green building design and construction, consulting, and planning, and works to advance the industry to deliver sustainable and healthy housing. Amy has developed training and delivered in-person, in field, and distance learning trainings to design professional, consultants, contractors, builders, building inspectors, and plan reviewers. She has contributed to national, state, and local auditing and green building standards, for DOE, California Low Income Housing Tax Credit Programs, GreenPoint Rated and Building Performance Institute. Amy works with diverse set of stakeholders to provide healthy affordable housing in a decarbonized future. On the side she has the pleasure of driving an all-electric 1946 Ford pick-up.

Nick Dirr has been at AEA since 2008. He is dedicated to making improvements in buildings to enable them to be healthy, affordable, resilient, and low carbon. He oversees AEA West’s various existing building and new construction programs, which enable participants to make actionable progress towards achieving climate friendly, healthy buildings. Nick also contributes to R&D efforts on zero-carbon building systems, workforce education and training, policy initiatives, and smart-grid solutions. His efforts are informed by years of practical experience, and has performed hundreds of energy audits, managed the development and execution of work scopes for low- and high-rise multifamily buildings, and developed and overseen multiple local, statewide, and national programs for utilities, CCAs, and local, state, and federal government entities. Nick holds an MS in Physics and Energy Studies from Otago University and a BS in Environmental Sciences from Ohio University.

Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating
2024-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becomes an attractive fuel source to designers and builders interested in reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions and creating zero carbon homes.
Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will present on efficiency gains, and overcoming common installation pitfalls from electric heat pump water heaters in new and existing buildings. Class discussion will cover the advantages and limitations of these systems, the available technology and refrigerant types, as well as features like load flexing.

High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign for Electrification
2024-03-26 08:00 - 2024-03-28 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NCI – Anaheim, 2050 S Santa Cruz St., Ste 1000,, Anaheim, California
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.
This class is for engineers, sales professionals, and in-house designers who own or plan to purchase Elite RHVAC software.
This FREE training is 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.

Electrify Efficiently: Electrical Panel Assessments - Examples for Heat Pump Installers
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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 from Electrify My Home discuss real-world electrical panel scenarios including visual assessments, electrical load calculations, and examples of different solutions to make 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 2 or more critical components and variables of performing a load calculation in a residential home

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2024-03-27 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Topics Covered:

Key differences between standard gas and electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters
Benefits and value propositions of HPWHs
Installation best practices
Location options, space needs and considerations
How to size appropriately
Programming/operating modes
Time-of-use and demand response capabilities
Electrical requirements, electric panel considerations
Condensate management and drainage
Thermostatic mixing valves, recirculation pumps
Noise/vibration considerations
Guidance and best practices for warranty, service support, and maintenance
Customer education – how to use, what to expect, addressing common concerns
How to get further regional training and support

Learning Objectives:

Identify the key difference between standard water heaters and heat pump water heaters
Explain the features and benefits of heat pump water heaters
Identify dwelling and customer types that benefit the most from HPWH
Calculate appropriate tank size based on dwelling and occupancy
Describe installation best practices
Describe service and maintenance best practices
Demonstrate selling techniques and overcoming customer objections

MULTI-FAMILY DOMESTIC HOT WATER
2024-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online
Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable. This training offers experience and strategies for providing DHW in multifamily projects. As a result of this training, learners will be able to:

Identify the design considerations which should be included in a new or retrofit DHW system design
Demonstrate understanding of the differences in capacity design between a boiler based and heat pump DHW system
Utilize information from lessons learned in the field with new system designs to make confident decisions in design direction

Instructors: Albert Rook and Eva Rooks, Small Planet Supply

Residential HVAC System Performance & Electrification
2024-04-02 08:00 - 2024-04-04 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ferguson Enterprises, 26999 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, California
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.
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.
This FREE training is 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.

Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Efficiency, Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems
2024-04-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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 CA 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. We have 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.

Heat Pump Water Heater for Plumbing Contractors
2024-04-02 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 1537 WEBSTER ST, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland, California
Join us for a practical training session tailored for plumbing contractors looking to expand their expertise to include Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs). Whether you’re working on multifamily or single-family projects, this event provides essential knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in this growing field.
Topics will include:

Understanding multifamily (central and in-unit) and single-family applications
Differentiating between 120v and 240v applications
Strategic application: Learn when not to install, identify optimal placements, and address noise considerations
Installation essentials: Learn power supply requirements, air volume considerations, and more
Effective servicing techniques for long-term performance
Explore incentive programs such as BAMBE, TECH, IRA and others
Demonstration of physical HPWHs
Training delivered by experienced representatives with AO Smith
Presentation followed by technical Q&A and networking opportunities

National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show
2024-04-08 - 2024-04-11 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55403
Save the date for our 38th annual conference, bringing together thousands of contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential energy efficiency for the latest industry education.
You’ll walk away with the latest trends, newest techniques, key insights, and actionable items. The National Conference is the premier industry experience for anyone in home and building performance.
Educational Sessions
Live educational sessions, workshops, and unique presentation formats covering topics including building science and technical information, strategies to run a home performance business or program, key policy updates, emerging technologies, electrification, and more!
CEU Opportunities
Earn CEUs from allied organizations when you attend conference sessions and workshops. Continuing education credits can be accredited through our allied organizations, including ASHI, BPI (including QCI, HHE, and EA), InterNACHI, NARI, and NATE.
Networking & Trade Show
Our trade show gives attendees and vendors a look at ways to expand their business, show off new technology and products, and make new connections. Plus, networking opportunities are around every corner with evening receptions.

Blower Door Basics and Beyond
2024-04-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Set-up of home and blower door; Identify the building enclosure; Depressurization versus pressurization; Interpreting basic test results; Blower Door best practices e.g. minimizing wind effect, hose placement, identify intentional holes and when to forego any blower door testing. Converting Blower Door test results into meaningful metrics.
Instructor: Judy Rachel, Home Performance Pro

Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges and Solutions
2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 one-to-one systems, and combinations of these solutions.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Electrify Efficiently
Zone control strategies
Avoiding comfort sacrifices with zone control
Different approaches for zone control to achieve efficient, comfortable outcomes
Q&A

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

Summarize operational differences between single-stage, two-stage and inverter heat pumps
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

Cost-Effective Home Electrification Retrofits
2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofits. First, this course will explain the importance of inspecting and testing a home to determine an electrified plan of action. Every home, and homeowner, may have different needs thus the electrification retrofit priorities vary. Next we’ll highlight affordable electric solutions such as 120 V ductless heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters, including 120 V models. This course will also explore emerging electrification technologies solutions that offer creative solutions, such as a 120 V washer-dryer combo units that enable freeing up an electric dryer plug for EV charging or a heat pump water heater. Lastly, the presentation will cover the cost of conventional gas appliances versus electric heat pump appliances to show that electric heat pump appliances are more cost-effective to operate.

Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating (Single Family)
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-25 | Live Classroom, Indio, California
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 principals 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 cancelled 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.

Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters: Technology, Sales and Installation Challenges Part 1
2024-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course Description:
This course establishes a clear value proposition for residential heat pump water heater scenarios, while addressing key barriers to their adoption. It also provides targeted sales training to identify customers and opportunities for client-facing staff and stakeholders while delving into key installation considerations including space limitations, noise, condensate management, sizing, operational modes, and error codes.
Instructor Information: Tim Abshire
Tim Abshire is a Senior Account Manager and Certified Trainer for D+R International. Most recently he managed the Wholesale Distribution channel and was responsible for implementing Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Hot Water Solutions Program through the wholesale and installer supply chain. Hot Water Solutions is a market transformation effort designed to promote the replacement of standard efficiency electric water heaters to heat pump water heaters. Mr. Abshire provides education, training, and resources to both plumbing and HVAC regional distributors along with their installer trade networks. Mr. Abshire’s background, including utility management and wholesale distribution, provides him with extensive knowledge and understanding of distribution operational needs and requirements. Mr. Abshire is a State Certified Heat Pump Water Heater Continuing Education Instructor in Oregon and Washington and has conducted over 250 training courses to distributor branch and installer personnel.
Agenda:

HPWH Technology Overview
What is Driving the Market for HPWH’s
Planned Replacement Opportunities
HPWH Marketing & Consumer Awareness
Explain HPWH Benefits, Overcome Objection
HPWH Space and Location Considerations
Managing Condensate
Heat Pump Water Heater Sizing
Switching from Gas to a HPWH

Learning Outcomes:

Explore the technology of heat pump water heaters
Examine the value proposition for heat pump water heaters as replacements in a variety of residential scenarios
Walk through targeted sales training to assist in the process of identifying and qualifying customers
Understand the key challenges to installation of heat pump water heaters

Target Audience:

HVAC Installers
Sales Professionals
Homeowners
Designers
Plumbers
Energy Consultants
Building Contractors

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 Webinar class and internet access is required. Customers will receive a link the Friday prior to the event.

Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters: Technology, Sales and Installation Challenges Part 2
2024-04-24 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course Description:
This course establishes a clear value proposition for residential heat pump water heater scenarios, while addressing key barriers to their adoption. It also provides targeted sales training to identify customers and opportunities for client-facing staff and stakeholders while delving into key installation considerations including space limitations, noise, condensate management, sizing, operational modes, and error codes.
Instructor Information: Tim Abshire
Tim Abshire is a Senior Account Manager and Certified Trainer for D+R International. Most recently he managed the Wholesale Distribution channel and was responsible for implementing Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Hot Water Solutions Program through the wholesale and installer supply chain. Hot Water Solutions is a market transformation effort designed to promote the replacement of standard efficiency electric water heaters to heat pump water heaters. Mr. Abshire provides education, training, and resources to both plumbing and HVAC regional distributors along with their installer trade networks. Mr. Abshire’s background, including utility management and wholesale distribution, provides him with extensive knowledge and understanding of distribution operational needs and requirements. Mr. Abshire is a State Certified Heat Pump Water Heater Continuing Education Instructor in Oregon and Washington and has conducted over 250 training courses to distributor branch and installer personnel.
Agenda:

HPWH Technology Overview
What is Driving the Market for HPWH’s
Planned Replacement Opportunities
HPWH Marketing & Consumer Awareness
Explain HPWH Benefits, Overcome Objection
HPWH Space and Location Considerations
Managing Condensate
Heat Pump Water Heater Sizing
Switching from Gas to a HPWH

Learning Outcomes:

Explore the technology of heat pump water heaters
Examine the value proposition for heat pump water heaters as replacements in a variety of residential scenarios
Walk through targeted sales training to assist in the process of identifying and qualifying customers
Understand the key challenges to installation of heat pump water heaters

Multifamily Electrification: Retrofit Applications and Electrical Assessments
2024-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course Overview
As we start turning our attention to the existing building stock, electrification retrofits are becoming increasingly important to achieve our emission goals and have healthier homes. Come explore how to approach an electrification retrofit, what the constraints and opportunities are for multifamily buildings with different configurations, and how it is shaped by electrical infrastructure and available technology. Gain an understanding of what an electrification retrofit looks like by working through example project(s) in class.

HEAT PUMP FUNDAMENTALS: SPACE CONDITIONING AND WATER HEATING – CLASS 4: HIGH PERFORMANCE FUNDAMENTALS SERIES
2024-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This is class 4 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 series will be hosted twice throughout 2023.

Having gained a solid understanding of high-performance building enclosures from classes 1 through 3 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals series, participants are well-prepared for this class, which will provide a foundation in the use of heat pumps for both space conditioning (heating and cooling) and water heating. The class will cover what a heat pump is and explain why heat pumps are essential elements of high performance buildings. Special attention will be paid to refrigerants: how heat pumps use them, how to avoid leaks through proper installation, and why it’s important to avoid leaks due to the damage they can cause to contractor profitability and the planet. An overview will be provided to aid in selecting, sizing, installing, and commissioning heat pump equipment, so that it performs as intended.
Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Describe in lay language what a heat pump is, its benefits, and how it works;
Describe the environmental consequence of releasing small quantities of refrigerant to the atmosphere;
Define heat pump performance metrics and variables that differentiate different models;
Explain the process of sizing and selecting a heat pump;
List, in order, the steps for installing and commissioning a heat pump.

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

Dan Perunko, Balance Point Home Performance

Residential HVAC System Performance & Electrification
2024-04-30 08:00 - 2024-05-02 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NCI – Anaheim, 2050 S Santa Cruz St., Ste 1000,, Anaheim, California
his 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.
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 California. Not enrolled yet? Click here (opens in new window) to learn more about the program and enroll.

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2024-05-06 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

NCI: Airflow Testing & Diagnostics Technical Training – Discover Hidden Causes to Common Customer Complaints
2024-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NCI – Anaheim, 2050 S Santa Cruz St., Ste 1000,, Anaheim, California
Description: (In-Person / Anaheim)
Get in on the ground floor and offer HVAC Performance Solutions that work with NCI’s simple Air Upgrade approach!
In this hands-on class students will learn technical training on HVAC airflow characteristics, performing static pressure testing, how to properly install static pressure test ports and how to measure & interpret static pressures.
Course Objectives:
• Learn how to identify fan type and speed
• Locate fan tables and plot fan airflow
• Diagnose & perform air upgrades on HVAC equipment and duct systems
• Learn how to measure and interpret Air System Performance
Target Audience:
• HVAC Contractors / Professionals
• HVAC Technicians / Installers
• Energy Improvement Contractors
• Energy Raters
• Air Balancers and Performance Technicians
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 class is *fee-based $50 and includes workbooks and lunch.
Registration: To register by phone contact NCI Customer Care at 800-633-7058.

Please Note: *Must work within SCE territory to qualify for reduced registration fee as stated. Training is open to contractors outside of the SCE territory, however, full registration fee is required to participate in this program.
