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TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education

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

NCI: Airflow Testing & Diagnostics Technical Training – Discover Hidden Causes to Common Customer Complaints

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

WATER HEATING DISTRIBUTION BEST PRACTICES – CLASS 5: HIGH PERFORMANCE FUNDAMENTALS SERIES

Online

This is class 5 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. Do you have any customers who wait a long time to get hot water somewhere in their house? Do you know someone who is frustrated watching the water run down the drain while waiting when outdoor watering is restricted due to drought? Have you ever wondered why a

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: Fundamentals and System Types – Spring

Online

his training series will focus on the design, commissioning and operational issues associated with heat pumps and heat pump systems with a focus on how this type of equipment can facilitate electrification of buildings and building systems. The content will be divided into five half-day sessions. Each session will stand alone, but the different training modules will also be interrelated. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part of building electrification projects will attend all five sessions. This session

Intro to Residential HVAC Design in 3D Using ACCA Manuals J, S, & D (Webinar)

Online

Description: This class will be an introduction to ACCA Manuals J, S and D (load calculations, equipment sizing and duct design) using a new 3D HVAC design software. Rather than drawing the house in a CAD software, this software “builds” the house out of scalable 3D boxes. The benefit of 3D design is that it helps make sure that the system being designed will actually fit in the house and gives a better indication of duct length, surface area, bends,

High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign for Electrification

Ferguson Enterprises 26999 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, 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.  Open to contractors and technicians in the state of California who are enrolled in TECH Clean

3C-REN REGIONAL FORUM: THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF HERS RATERS

Online

Event Description: The 2025 code cycle will see large revisions to the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rating program. To prepare attendees to understand these changes, this virtual forum will first introduce the history of HERS Rating, what the program has accomplished, and why HERS Rating is important for code compliance. With this knowledge, attendees will be ready to learn what changes are anticipated for the 2025 code cycle and how it will impact their work.  Learning Objectives: After attending this forum, participants will be able to summarize the history of the HERS

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration

Online

More and 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

Installing Individual Heat Pump Water Heaters

Online

Course Overview There are several design considerations for individual heat pump water heaters. In addition, heat pump water heaters can be an effective strategy to reduce grid peak loads. This course will provide an overview of heat pump water heaters and associated code requirements. The course will take a deep dive into design considerations discussing sizing, venting configurations, load shifting, and installation best practices. This course draws from experience of working through hundreds of heat pump water heater retrofits with

Combi Heat Pump Webinar

Online

This webinar will delve into combination space and water heating systems, also known as combi systems. While these systems seem promising, they present a level of complexity that raises questions about their practicality. The current market boasts standalone heat pump water heaters and space conditioning heat pump systems. This webinar will explore whether it is possible to merge them into a singular device and not sacrifice efficiency and cost. Field research is underway, examining various configurations of space and water

California Green Building Conference

The Beehive 1000 E 60th St, Los Angeles, California

Welcome back to the California Green Building Conference (previously known as MyGBCE--and, my, how we’ve grown!) Presented by the U.S. Green Building Council - Los Angeles As the largest and longest-running gathering of green building advocates in California, this event has evolved into a statewide sustainability experience! This year, we are extending our reach to cover the entirety of California, bringing together advocates and companies from across the state. Join us in uniting the entire region for a thorough exploration

Central Heat Pump Water Heater – Advanced Design and Installation (Multifamily)

Online

Overview This training will take a deeper dive into CHPWH systems, design, sizing, and installation. Targeting contractors, MEPs and installers, the training will cover the content outlined below. The class will include hot water demand calculations to support system sizing and energy consumption modeling to support photovoltaic system sizing to offset usage. Learn about emerging technologies, new applications of existing technologies and controls to support all-electric water heating in multifamily buildings. Participants will work through an exercise using tools to