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California Title 24 Part 6, 2025 Updates Webinar

Online

In this webinar, our industry expert will walk you through key 2025 updates to the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES) found in Title 24 Part 6. Topics include the new energy compliance metrics and the prescriptive requirements intended to increase building decarbonization. Live Q&A with our industry expert at the end! If you have any questions regarding the webinar or have problems signing up, please send an email to Training@ConSol.org for assistance.

Residential Compliance Forms for Permitting

Online

Event Description We will go through the residential Title 24 energy code compliance forms, highlighting those areas that frequently snag a plan review under the 2022 Energy Code. We’ll discuss what goes into the forms, how to identify errors and inconsistencies and how to get it right the first time. This course is beneficial for architects, engineers and other design professionals, builders, owners and developers, plans examiners, and others who are interested in efficiency and accuracy in energy code compliance.

How to Electrify Your Home Without an Electric Service Panel Upgrade

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Join us this November for an exclusive EFCA webinar designed by contractors for contractors! This session goes beyond theory—we're diving into real-world strategies to help you electrify homes efficiently and solve challenges on the job site. Learn how to implement electrification without the need for costly service panel upgrades. Speakers: Larry Waters: “42 years in the HVAC trade, I finally know what I want to do with my life.” Ten years of Industrial and Commercial systems, including chillers, boilers, large

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education

Online

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. •

Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters in Manufactured Homes

Chumas Village 3057 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Event Description Manufactured homes are an underserved market for home energy upgrades that come with unique opportunities and challenges. Attend this in-person training to learn best practices for installing ducted heat pump HVAC systems in a double wide manufactured home. Complementary lunch will be provided from Lincoln Deli. Attendees can meet at Chumash Village Community Room for lunch and can park outside the main building. After lunch they will move to a double wide unit located on site for the

It’s Not Easy Being Green: Workforce Development, Codes, & Decarbonization

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California and local governments have adopted ambitious climate plans and goals for their buildings, and the workforce is essential for putting those plans into action. From contractors to energy consultants to building department staff and more, the Bay Area needs sufficient trained personnel to carry out projects and ensure energy and greenhouse gas reductions are realized. Speakers will explore the relationship between workforce development and decarbonization, provide information about existing workforce development programs and efforts, and discuss gaps and challenges.

HRV and ERV Basics

Online

Event Description HRV and ERV Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be provided to enable learners to achieve the following learning objectives: Describe how HRVs and ERVs provide fresh air into a home. Identify the components of HRV and ERV systems. Recognize and plan for climate and occupancy in system design. Explain the difference between HRVs and ERVs and accurately select the appropriate system. Understand energy

The Latest Tools for Building and HVAC Diagnostics

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Retrotec is the world's leading manufacturer of blower door and door fan test equipment. Retrotec equipment is used around the world, by demanding professionals, to conduct residential energy audits, large building leakage tests, duct leakage tests, and clean agent integrity tests. Join us to learn about the latest additions to the Retrotec product lineup! This webinar will introduce a range of breakthrough products to help you easily locate air leaks, measure duct and building pressures, and get the most out

USGBC-CA Webinar: Delivering Building Decarbonization at Home

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In this info session, we will share case studies around electrification, including lessons learned around technology deployment and community engagement. Join us to learn about some of our recent work on electrification and building decarbonization in low-income communities in Los Angeles through our Green Homes California Program. This initiative drives innovative, market-leading programs in communities on the frontlines of climate change. We engage with building owners, managers, and residents to drive cultural change and education that accelerates the decarbonization of existing single-

Maintenance Agreements for Profit

Online

Do you have an HVAC line of business? Don’t forget to offer maintenance agreements!  These ongoing contracts can turn on cash flow for the rest of the company like nothing else. In this session we will cover the reasons why you need a solid maintenance agreement program, what it should include, and how to get the most out of it. Then, we will cover 3 Key Performance Indicators and how to calculate each when it comes to your technician’s performance

Energy Efficiency Policy Forum

The National Press Club 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C

Forum Overview ACEEE’s 2024 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum will bring together a diverse group of speakers from across government, industry, and advocacy groups to discuss opportunities and challenges for energy efficiency policy at the dawn of a new presidential term and the 119th Congress. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have started to put the largest federal investments in energy efficiency in U.S. history to work. We will look at successes and challenges in the rollout of these

Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) – In Partnership with Ventura County Contractors Association

Hansen’s Plumbing 2686 Johnson Dr Ste 203, Ventura, California

Heat pump water heaters are where California is headed, and this workforce education aims to smooth that transition. Learn from experts how to install heat pump water heaters so they provide reliable and efficient hot water on your projects. Designed for plumbers and HVAC technicians with hands-on material, this training will be useful to all audiences. Light refreshments will be served. Learning Objectives Understand why we need HPWHs Distinguish how HPWHs are different from typical water heaters Acquire practical skills