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Residential Electrification in the Real World: Navigating Panels and Permits

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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

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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

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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

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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

TECH & ESMAC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER EDUCATION

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Manufacturers Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Education session focused on technology features and benefits, appropriate applications, energy efficiency compared to other water heater types, installation techniques, and best practices, service support and warranty, proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and selling strategies.

Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field Part 2

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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

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

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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

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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

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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.