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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:

Residential Electrification in the Real World: Navigating Panels and Permits

Online

California and local governments have ambitious building decarbonization goals. Translating those goals into real world conditions will be necessary for success. This forum will explore several hurdles to residential electrification, including electrical panels and building permits, and ways to overcome them. Join us to learn more about how to tell when an electrical panel needs to be upsized, options for electrifying on existing panels, and how building permits and zoning codes may be modified to remove barriers for heat pumps.

Easy Electrification for Your Beloved Home

Online

It can be easy and fast to electrify your home if you choose strategies that don’t include rewiring, and particularly if you avoid a “service upgrade,” which takes months and thousands of dollars to get a new, thicker electrical wire from the utility. In fact, in most cases, it is not actually necessary to upgrade the panel since the existing one likely has the needed capacity to handle efficient right sized electrification. Using thoughtful electrification processes and cutting-edge appliances and

Local Contractor Workshop on Energy Rebates (Ukiah)

185 East Church Street Ukiah, CA 95482 185 East Church Street, Ukiah, CA, United States

Are you a contractor, building professional, architect, or plumber in Mendocino County? Join us on December 7 from 5:00-6:30pm to learn how to take advantage of funding from: • Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and rebates for residents. • Workforce development incentives. • Local and state rebates for HVAC, water heating, cooling, EV chargers, and more. The transition towards electrification is coming. Get your business ready for it. Attendees will have a chance to win a $100 GIFT CARD from

Watt’s Next: Powering Up the Future of Existing Multifamily Electrification

BIG Oakland 1423 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United States

Join us for our third Building Electrification Clubhouse event, under the electrifying theme "Watt's Next: Powering Up The Future of Existing Multifamily Electrification." This engaging session is centered on the critical mission of retrofitting existing multifamily buildings with advanced electrification technologies. We'll delve into the complexities and breakthroughs in this field, providing insights into innovative solutions, regulatory considerations, and sustainable practices for building electrification. This event is an essential platform for property managers, urban planners, energy experts, and environmental advocates

ELECTRIFY EFFICIENTLY: OPERATING A HEAT PUMP – BEST PRACTICES TO MINIMIZE CALL BACKS

Online

Part 4 of 5 - December 8, 2023 (12pm - 1:30pm) Heat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers, clients, and others on these differences to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. This webinar will outline best practices for system operation of ducted and ductless mini-splits, unitary heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters. Agenda: Introduction and safety message Heat pump operation: characteristics and differences with gas

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR BACKUP POWER

Online

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and battery systems is robust, 24/7 backup power on demand. Nationally, extended utility disruptions caused by floods, landslides, wind storms, ice storms, geomagnetic solar storms, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, public safety power shutoff (PSPS), earthquakes, aged infrastructure, replacement equipment shortages and deliberate sabotage, populate the news with alarming frequency and severity. Which battery-based backup systems