Higher-Performance Residential Remodels
2025-04-24 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Working through specific examples, we’ll help project teams identify strategies that have the highest impact for improving energy efficiency, comfort and indoor healthy environments in renovations and additions. Beginning with a focus on client needs and incorporating occupant goals, a high-performance remodel may be phased or done all at once, may focus on efficient equipment and appliances or more on indoor comfort, and may be very visible or mostly behind-the-scenes. Come learn the art and science of high performance remodels!
Learning Objectives

Learn how existing energy performance and indoor air quality is evaluated
Review the benefits and challenges of moving toward all-electric equipment and appliances in a remodel
Identify best practices and highest impact upgrades for retrofits
Compare strategies for phasing-in improvements and where to start.

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2025-04-30 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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.

Building for the Future: Preparing for the 2025 Energy Code
2025-04-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, effective on January 1, 2026. This virtual Regional Forum offers an opportunity to delve into the latest updates to the Code and its impact on upcoming projects. Join us to gain valuable insights into the key changes, how it aligns with California’s energy efficiency goals, and practical strategies to prepare for its implementation. Expert speakers will highlight significant code revisions and provide essential resources designed specifically for industry professionals navigating these updates.
Learning Objectives

Anticipate the impact of the next energy code cycle on their projects.
Develop effective strategies to adapt and ensure compliance with updated requirements.
Explore the benefits of working with and/or becoming a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA).
Plan for the upcoming changes to the Energy Code Compliance (ECC) Program, formerly the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Program.
Identify available training opportunities and resources to seek support for understanding the energy code.

Comprehensive HVAC Systems: AC, HP, and Refrigeration Training 8-part series
2025-05-05 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This 8 part series will be held over four days from 6:00-8:15 pm PDT. Part 1 & 2: 5/5/2025 Part 3 & 4: 5/6/2025 Part 5 & 6: 5/12/2025 Part 7 & 8: 5/13/2025 CEUs: This course qualifies for a total of eight CEHs (continuing education hours) through North American Technician Excellence (NATE). Part 1 introduces air conditioning and heat pump systems, focusing on the importance of equipment knowledge, airflow, and proper refrigerant charging for system performance. Part 2 explains thermodynamics and the refrigeration cycle, highlighting heat absorption, rejection, and the roles of key components like the compressor and metering device. Part 3 covers metering devices in HVAC systems, including capillary tubes and thermal expansion valves, and the function of evaporator coils in refrigerant vaporization. Part 4 examines components like filter/driers, reversing valves, and suction line accumulators, explaining their functions and maintenance best practices. Part 5 outlines steps for commissioning a new HVAC system, stressing testing for proper operation and addressing issues from design flaws or faulty equipment. Part 6 discusses the importance of a Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program to improve system performance and longevity. Part 7 focuses on refrigeration system service, emphasizing preventative maintenance and minimizing system breaches to avoid contamination. Part 8 covers advanced refrigerant diagnosis techniques, highlighting superheat and subcooling methods for optimal performance. Instructors: John Dalton & Michael D. Griffin

The Business Opportunity of Electrification - Part 1
2025-05-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Description:
This is part 1 of a 2 part class
The accelerating electrification market is creating new opportunities for companies in the residential energy sector. As homeowners transition from fossil fuel powered systems to electric alternatives, the need for knowledgeable professionals to assist them is increasing. This course aims to provide consultants and contractors with the insights and strategies needed to succeed in this expanding market.
Participants will examine the drivers of electrification including policy changes, consumer preferences, and technological advancements. This class will address how to effectively present electrification services as a value-added proposition to clients along with exploring various approaches and business models.
By understanding the range of opportunities offered by home electrification, participants will be able to build a more robust business model, all while proving an impactful offering to homeowners.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of attending this class you can expect to learn the following

How to identify and leverage rebates and incentives available for electrification projects
Strategies for integrating multiple home energy upgrades into a cohesive electrification offering
Methods for calculating the energy bill impact of electrification upgrades to provide clients with a comprehensive understanding of potential savings and ROI
How to position your business strategically within the electrification industry, adopt new business models and arm yourself with the tools to capture emerging opportunities and stay ahead of market trends.

Target Audience:

Business Managers/Owners
Home Energy Professionals
Contractors & Trade Professionals

Instructor Information:
Spencer Rosen
Spencer Rosen has been in the clean energy industry for over 20 years and has a laundry list of home energy certifications. He has run his own home energy audit and whole-home upgrade company, Energy Integrity, for approximately 8 years.
He has been in many homes, crawled around in attics, removed low-efficiency materials and equipment, sealed leaks, upgraded windows, replaced ducts, added insulation, upgraded heating + cooling systems, and installed solar energy and battery systems.
To increase his impact, he began participating in various rebate and advocacy programs and developed these home energy courses to empower people with the knowledge to make their homes perform better.

Building Your Company Culture
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
A strong company culture can make the difference between an engaged workforce and high employee turnover, but what exactly defines company culture, and how can organizations create an environment where employees feel valued and motivated to stay?
In the next GoldStar webinar, we will explore the key elements that shape company culture and its impact on employee retention. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of the four DISC communication styles and how they influence workplace interactions. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to foster a positive culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Learning Objectives
After this webinar, participants will be able to:

Define company culture
Name the 4 DISC communication styles
List the 8 types of company profiles and determine the strengths and weaknesses of your company
Describe the most common reasons why employees leave a company or stay

Electrification Products for the Central Coast Climate
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Homeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired to electric-powered appliances). In this webinar, EMH will introduce and provide an overview of central-coast appropriate home electrification products to aid in the transition away from gas. This includes at least two electric options for each common gas appliance (e.g., HVAC, water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and fireplaces) as well as advanced electrical products that solve challenging load capacity issues.
Learning Objectives

Name at least two electric options for each typical gas appliance in a home
Identify two types of heat pumps
Describe a scenario where a split heat pump water heater is advantageous
Explain how a circuit splitter can help avoid costly panel upgrades

Financing Solutions for Contractors in California
2025-05-06 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join Efficiency First California for a practical and informative session exploring financing options available to help contractors grow their business and make clean energy upgrades more accessible to homeowners. This one-hour webinar will feature two guest speakers from leading programs offering financial solutions for residential energy improvements in California.
Speakers:
Davey Ly – GoGreen Home
Davey is a lead specialist for the GoGreen Home program, an energy efficiency program designed to allow Californians to obtain financing for home improvements at low rates. He has played a crucial role in shaping the program and regularly works with contractors, homeowners, and credit unions to ensure the program can meet the needs of all Californians.
Isabel Castillo – Peninsula Clean Energy
Isabel Castillo serves as a Senior Program Specialist at Peninsula Clean Energy, where she assists with the home upgrade loan program for residential electric appliance upgrades and processes rebate applications for the Home Upgrade, Used EV, and E-bike programs. Isabel helps customers access financial incentives that make sustainable energy choices more affordable, contributing to community carbon emission reduction goals.
Moderator:
Charley Cormany – Efficiency First California
Executive Director of EFCA with over a decade of experience as a home performance contractor. Charley now leads policy efforts, manages the Clean Energy Connection contractor directory, and supports contractor success through programs like SMUD rebates.

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration
2025-05-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance delves into why ventilation and filtration are so important. We will look at indoor and outdoor air quality and discuss the effectiveness of ventilation and filtration at managing various pollutants. In addition to the large body of evidence we already had supporting the need for ventilation and filtration in residential buildings, we will consider the current impacts of building electrification, the pandemic, and wildfires on our systems.
This four-hour class is designed to help participants identify and understand critical issues relating to healthy buildings. The class will help participants improve their ability to discuss these issues with customers and will also lay the groundwork for the other course in the Balanced Ventilation series about the design and installation of balanced ventilation and filtration systems.

The Business Opportunity of Electrification - Part 2
2025-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Description:
This is part 2 of a 2 part class
The accelerating electrification market is creating unprecedented opportunities for companies in the residential energy sector. As homeowners seek to convert their homes from fossil fuel powered systems to electric alternatives, the demand for knowledgeable professionals to guide them through this process is increasing. This course is designed to equip consultants and contractors with the insights and strategies needed to thrive in this expanding market.
Participants will explore the drivers of electrification including policy changes, consumer preferences, and technological advancements. This class will cover how to effectively position electrification services as a value-added proposition to clients and the approaches and business models to consider.
By understanding the full scope of opportunities presented by home electrification, participants will be able to build a more robust business model, all while proving an impactful offering to homeowners.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of attending this class you can expect to learn the following

How to identify and leverage rebates and incentives available for electrification projects
Strategies for integrating multiple home energy upgrades into a cohesive electrification offering
Methods for calculating the energy bill impact of electrification upgrades to provide clients with a comprehensive understanding of potential savings and ROI
How to position your business strategically within the electrification industry, adopt new business models and arm yourself with the tools to capture emerging opportunities and stay ahead of market trends.

Instructor Information:
Spencer Rosen
Spencer Rosen has been in the clean energy industry for over 20 years and has a laundry list of home energy certifications. He has run his own home energy audit and whole-home upgrade company, Energy Integrity, for approximately 8 years.
He has been in many homes, crawled around in attics, removed low-efficiency materials and equipment, sealed leaks, upgraded windows, replaced ducts, added insulation, upgraded heating + cooling systems, and installed solar energy and battery systems.
To increase his impact, he began participating in various rebate and advocacy programs and developed these home energy courses to empower people with the knowledge to make their homes perform better.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About EV’s * (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
2025-05-08 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
Taught by Robert Fortunato and Nick Brown EV early adopters who have owned 9 EV’s in the last 14 years. They test drove most others on the market, installed solar panels and chargers on their NZE/Zero Carbon case study homes, and have helped hundreds of other people with their EV and decarbonization decisions.
This class will cover everything you need to know to feel confident with your EV buying and driving decisions.
Learning Objectives

What CALGreen requires projects to provide for EV charging now and in the future.
How to use an EV as a tool for a better, safer, healthier and more resilient lifestyle.
Overcoming the challenges of selecting and operating a different kind of vehicle.
The best ways to optimize an EV as a mobile power station.
Hidden benefits of EV ownership for you and your family!

Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters: Technology, Sales & Installation Challenges - Part 1 (Webinar)
2025-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Description:
This is part 1 of a 2-part class.
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.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of attending this class you can expect to learn the following
? 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
Learning Units:

NATE: 2.0, BPI: 2.0

Building for Better Air: How to Improve Health, Comfort and HVAC Performance with Advanced Filtration
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
As the demand for healthy, high-performance homes continues to rise, indoor air quality is becoming a central focus for builders and homeowners alike. But what’s really in the air we breathe and how can filtration strategies create healthier, more efficient homes?
In this session, we’ll explore the hidden challenges of airborne contaminants in residential environments, from particulates and gases to microorganisms and the growing body of evidence around their health implications. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how ultrafine particles impact wellness and how filtration choices affect energy efficiency, HVAC performance and long-term system durability.
We’ll examine practical strategies for improving indoor air through filtration with whole-home in-line systems and how builders can differentiate their homes by offering cleaner, healthier living environments.
This session will include an overview of HealthWay’s residential in-line, HVAC-integrated air purification systems — the Home Defender HD and Super V. These whole-home solutions are designed to purify air at the source, delivering cleaner air throughout the entire home by capturing ultrafine particles, VOCs and microorganisms. HealthWay®, a global leader in air purification technology, will demonstrate how advanced filtration can improve indoor air quality, support HVAC system performance, and enhance the overall value and marketability of high-performance homes.
Whether you’re a builder, architect or HVAC professional, this session will provide actionable insights and science-backed strategies to help you build homes that stand out with better air.
Learning Objectives:

Identify common residential airborne contaminants and their impact on health and comfort.
Understand filtration efficiency (including MERV ratings) and its effect on energy use and HVAC system performance.
Evaluate the maintenance, design and operational implications of filtration systems.
Compare design considerations and product options for in-line HVAC air purification systems that deliver whole-home coverage.

Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters: Technology, Sales & Installation Challenges - Part 2 (Webinar)
2025-05-14 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online
Description:
This is part 2 of a 2-part class.
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.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of attending this class you can expect to learn the following
? 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
Learning Units:

NATE: 2.0, BPI: 2.0

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: System Types, Install Strategies, Duct Design and Critical Details
2025-05-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performance-based design and installation practices that lead to effective ventilation and filtration systems. Examples of completed, high-efficiency systems are presented to show how they were built and commissioned, with instructor Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance sharing lessons learned so others can avoid repeating them.

Single Family Additions and Alterations: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates
2025-05-14 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved resiliency continue to permeate the code’s evolution. This series focuses on current best practices for implementation of energy strategies, as well as what’s around the corner with the new code that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. With particular focus on the Central Coast region, we’ll discuss on what to include in construction documents to streamline the permitting process and tips for construction to ease signoffs and occupancy for each building type.

Energy Code Implementation: Non-Residential
Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction
Energy Code Implementation: Single Family Additions and Alterations (this course!)
Energy Code Implementation: ADUs
Energy Code Implementation: Multi-Family

Learning Objectives

Understand the current and upcoming metrics and standards used in the energy code for evaluating energy performance and indoor air quality, and how choices for electric or gas equipment may impact compliance with those standards.
Within each building type, review key mandatory measures related to energy performance, ventilation, refrigerants and insulation and review potential challenges for integration into design and construction.
Review the prescriptive “recipe card” approach versus a building performance approach and discuss when to use each strategy to best incorporate energy efficiency and healthy interior environments into the specific project design.
Recognize where barriers or stumbling blocks may occur within permitting and construction and tips for documentation to smooth out the process, ultimately increasing the energy efficiency, health and safety of our buildings.

Building for the Future: Integrating Fire Resilience with Energy Efficiency in High-Performance Design
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join us for an impactful webinar exploring how fire-resistant materials can align with energy-efficient design to create resilient, sustainable buildings in wildfire-prone regions—ensuring both safety and climate resilience.

The increasing frequency and severity of wildfires in Northern and Southern California have raised urgent questions about how to build structures that can withstand these disasters. The consequences of these fires are devastating, but they also offer an opportunity to rethink how we approach building design. As communities and industries grapple with the devastation caused by wildfires, the construction sector is experiencing an increased demand for fire-resistant materials and resilient design strategies. But there is another layer to this challenge: how do we build structures that are not only fire-resistant but also energy-efficient and climate-resilient?
Register to save your spot for this in-depth exploration of the intersection between fire safety and energy efficiency in modern buildings. Hear from experts who will share case studies, actionable strategies, and the latest research on how to create buildings that are not only safer but also part of the climate solution. Learn how we can protect people, buildings, and the environment through innovative design solutions that stand the test of time and disasters alike.

All Electric ADUs
2025-05-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CEC’s Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street, Santa Barbara
Event Description
ADUs are an important source of housing development all over California. They are especially well suited to all-electric design. This class will cover the key systems in an all-electric ADU and draw on the ADU recently built by the instructor out of Structural Insulated Panel System (SIPS), but other building envelopes will also be covered, including more traditional wood-framed structures and modular ADUs. We will use energy modeling to contrast utility bills and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of mixed fuel and all-electric homes, as well as actual data from the real-life operation of the ADU, which is currently being monitored circuit by circuit. The financials will be prominently featured as well, so that attendees considering building an ADU can make an informed decision and see how attractive the economics typically are.
Learning Objectives

Learn why All-Electric ADUs make sense most of the time
Understand key systems in an All-electric home and design options
Compare utility costs and GHG emissions of mixed fuel and All-electric ADUs
See how the California energy code encourages All-electric ADUs

Electrify Efficiently: Home Heat Pumps Done Right - A Case Study (4 of 6)
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course description

Part 4 of 6 – May 20, 2025 (12pm – 1:30pm)
The path to going all-electric can take many forms. For some, this means upgrading one appliance at a time; for others, it means replacing them all at once and offsetting with on-site solar. Regardless of the timeline, there are some important planning steps that must take place, as well as a continual vision for optimizing efficiency.
Join Electrify My Home in this session for a case study of a customer’s electrification journey. You’ll also hear directly from the customer, who will share why they went gas-free, why they chose to pursue efficiency measures, and what bumps in the road were faced on this adventure.
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Overview of the Electrify My Home “Electrify Efficiently” webinar series
The electrification path/journey
Things every customer (and contractor) should consider along the way
Electrify My Home customer interview
Class survey, closing and wrap up

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

Describe the planning process every electrification candidate should pursue
Identify the pros and cons of pursuing all gas appliance upgrades at once
Name at least two reasons why Electrify My Home customer chose to focus on efficiency
Explain EMH’s reasoning behind their approach for this customer’s application

Air Distribution Module Part 1 (In-Person)
2025-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, 90241-5388, United States
This 4-part series gives participants the comprehensive skill sets required to properly design, install, commission, maintain, service, diagnose and verify that the air distribution systems they are working on are safe, reliable and operate at the highest capacity and energy efficiency possible. The class will start with reviewing the basic physical properties of air, common definitions used in the trade psychometrics, the comfort index, indoor air quality and the practical fundamentals and theories used in all air distribution systems. It continues with the review of proper Quality Design of air distribution systems as they apply to the California market (CAQI) using the equal friction method, with the use of common HVAC industry ductulator we learn how to size the entire system for proper airflow, correct air velocity, and resizing of different duct configurations. The class will cover the design of both residential and commercial air distribution systems using either flexible and / or metal duct material. At the conclusion of Part 2, the class will design a commercial flexible duct air distribution system that will be reviewed in Parts 3 and 4 of this series.

Air Distribution Module Part 2 (In-Person)
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, 90241-5388, United States

Air Distribution Module Part 3 (In-Person)
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, 90241-5388, United States

Intro to Residential HVAC Systems
2025-05-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Event Description
This class is for folks who need to “speak HVAC” but may not have much background with HVAC. This could be homeowners who are shopping for a new system, utility employees dealing with HVAC programs, people who are brand new to the HVAC industry or HERS testing, general contractors who need to be able to talk to HVAC contracts, etc. Basically, people who need to work around HVAC systems, but not necessarily work on them. We will cover the basics such as types of systems, parts of systems, how systems are designed, how systems are tested, etc. It will even cover supply register types. Extra time will be spent on heat pumps. Based on the book, “HVAC 1.0 – Introduction to Residential HVAC Systems” by Russell King, ME, the presenter.
Learning Objectives

Become more comfortable speaking with HVAC contractors who use a lot of jargon.
Understand the wide variety of HVAC and duct system types.
Be able to identify the various parts of an HVAC system, such as plenums, condensers, t-wyes, TXVs, etc.
Understand the difference between electric space heating and gas space heating.
Understand what it takes for an HVAC system to perform well and why so many don’t.
Understand how air moves through ducts and why it is important.

Air Distribution Module Part 4 (In-Person)
2025-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, 90241-5388, United States

System Diagnostics Module Part 1 (Virtual)
2025-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This 4-part series will review the basic definition, description, methodology, outline and theory behind the system diagnostic process. Operating aspects of Quality Design (QD), Quality Installation (QI), Quality Maintenance (QM), Quality Service (QS), and ultimately Quality Performance (QP) as they apply to the California Market (CAQD/CAQI/CAQM/CAQS/CAQP) and the diagnostic process will be covered as well. The class will begin with the client’s reported symptom(s) or concern(s), covers the diagnostic tools and instruments used to obtain measurements of the system, and provides the proper field techniques required to investigate the system by observing, obtaining, and recording all relevant information and data concerning the system. The class will focus on the information provided by the client, and the observations and data obtained by the field technician to evaluate, analyze and ultimately identify the root cause(s) of the reported symptom(s). The series concludes with the exploration of possible alternatives to simply replace the non-functioning or defective component, examines the repair vs. replacement question, covers reporting the diagnoses to the client, the client’s decision making process, outlines the proper corrective action to eliminate the symptom(s) or problem(s) and concludes by the field technician verifying that not only is the system working, but is working safely, reliably and operating at the highest capacity and energy efficiency possible.

Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning - Challenges and Solutions (5 of 6)
2025-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Course description

Part 5 of 6 – June 3, 2025 (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 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

System Diagnostics Module Part 2 (Virtual)
2025-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online

System Diagnostics Module Part 3 (Virtual)
2025-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online

AI-Powered Business Tools for Contractors: A Deep Dive with Pika and Resolv
2025-06-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Curious about how AI is transforming the way contractors work? Join us for a dynamic session featuring two cutting-edge platforms: Pika and Resolv.

Pika simplifies the complex HVAC sales process — combining every spec, regulation, pricing table, and incentive in one easy-to-use tool. With Pika, contractors can build proposals on the spot, answer customers’ most detailed questions confidently, and automate rebate paperwork to capture more revenue with less hassle.
Resolv focuses exclusively on making rebates simple. Their AI-powered platform helps contractors quickly identify, match, and apply for rebate programs, saving time and unlocking more value on every project.

Learn how these tools are being used in the field today, and hear directly from the teams behind them about how AI is helping contractors close more deals and reduce admin burden.

System Diagnostics Module Part 4 (Virtual)
2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
