Comply With Me: Ace the New Energy Code!
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-05 | Energy Education Center, 6090 N. Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA
Join Energy Code Ace on March 4 – 5, 2026 at The Energy Education Center in Irwindale for two days of thought leadership, case studies, in-depth training opportunities, and networking events that will help you glide through the updates to the 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code).
Why Attend?
Subject matter experts will address common questions about code compliance, sharing hands-on solutions, tools, and resources to help you navigate California’s Energy Code and Appliance Efficiency Standards (Title 20). The event program will focus on code compliance and enforcement; technologies for decarbonization and electrification such as heat pumps, solar PV & batteries, envelope design, and lighting; and policy, market barriers, code development, and reach codes.
Energy Code Ace strives to make it faster and easier for each market actor responsible for compliance with the Energy Code to effectively comply and realize the full energy savings potential of the Energy Code.

IHACI - NATE HVAC Support Training Part 1
2026-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SoCalGas Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA, 90241, United States
This four-part training module is designed for HVAC/R technicians who have been in the field between six and 12 months. The series launches with HVAC/R safety to prevent jobsite accidents and injuries, electrical, tools, instruments and service equipment including the function of personal protective equipment and electrical safety practices. It details industry’s best practices for the installation and service, system design, client comfort and preventative maintenance. Training continues with system components, proper design, basic electricity for HVAC/R technicians and practical field techniques of air measurements including high voltage equipment and grounding procedures. The series concludes with preparing participants for the NATE HVAC Support Technician Certificate exam including an overview of the NATE exam structure, test taking tips, strategies and a practice exam with review.
PART 1: HVAC/R Safety, Electrical, Tools, Instruments, and Service Equipment
Part One introduces NATE and HVAC/R certification, safety in the HVAC/R workplace, essential HVAC/R tools and their use, electrical basics and grounding safety.
Target Audience: Installers, Services Technicians, Contractors, Maintenance and Facility Professionals
Level: Beginning to Introduction (0 – 1 year)
Note to Attendees
This class is eligible for NATE CEH credits. Attendees must register for each class separately.

Practical and Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Meeting Hot Water Demand with Heat Pump Water Heaters
2026-03-05 09:00 - 12:00
On average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further reduce residential water use in ways that do not feel like conservation to customers. In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our approach is called “Structured Plumbing”. This will be a practical class focusing on how to install or modify hot water plumbing following the principles of “Structured Plumbing”. The presentation is based on completed projects including retrofits and new construction.

IHACI - NATE HVAC Support Training Part 2
2026-03-05 18:00 - 21:00 | SoCalGas Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA, 90241, United States
This four-part training module is designed for HVAC/R technicians who have been in the field between six and 12 months. The series launches with HVAC/R safety to prevent jobsite accidents and injuries, electrical, tools, instruments and service equipment including the function of personal protective equipment and electrical safety practices. It details industry’s best practices for the installation and service, system design, client comfort and preventative maintenance. Training continues with system components, proper design, basic electricity for HVAC/R technicians and practical field techniques of air measurements including high voltage equipment and grounding procedures. The series concludes with preparing participants for the NATE HVAC Support Technician Certificate exam including an overview of the NATE exam structure, test taking tips, strategies and a practice exam with review.
PART 2: Industry Best Installation & Service Practices, and Practical Science as it Applies to the Field Installer and Service Technician
Part Two focuses on HVAC systems design and client comfort, duct design and installation, heating system installation, refrigeration line set installation and maintenance, service and preventative maintenance.
Target Audience: Installers, Services Technicians, Contractors, Maintenance and Facility Professionals

Title 24: What’s New in the Residential 2025 Energy Code
2026-03-10 08:30 - 11:00
Description:
The 2025 Title 24 Building Energy Code is more stringent than prior versions as the CEC aligns Title 24 with statewide clean energy goals. The new standards are intended to pivot the code to emphasize the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in California. Martyn Dodd will summarize the new and revised requirements in the 2025 Code for single family and multi-family buildings and direct participants to informational and training resources that provide more in-depth Title 24 information. Architects, engineers, lighting designers, energy consultants, contractors, and building department staff should find this training of interest and directly applicable to their work.
Instructor Information:
Martyn Dodd
Martyn Dodd has written software used in California for Title 24 Energy Code compliance since 1984 and is principal of EnergySoft, a Bay Area company that specializes in performance-based energy analysis for Title 24 and LEED. Mr. Dodd has been involved in the California standards development process for the past five decades and has consulted on the Title 24 rules and procedures extensively in that time.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of attending this course, you can expect to gain:

An overview and understanding of the changes in scope, as well as the new and revised mandatory and prescriptive requirements in the 2025 Title 24 Energy Code for the following areas:

Building Envelope
Electric Lighting and Associated Controls
Mechanical Systems and Associated Controls

Target Audience:

Architects
Building Department Staff
Energy Consultants
Energy Modelers
HVAC Engineers
Lighting Designers
Builders & General Contractors

Prerequisites:
Participants will benefit if they have some background on California’s Title 24 Building Energy Code. See: 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (ca.gov)
Learning Level:
Intermediate Class: Content is appropriate for individuals who possess a fundamental understanding of the topic and have familiarity with basic terminology and methodology of the subject matter. Attendees should have the capacity to participate in instructor-led exercises requiring synthesis and application of concepts.
Special Instructions:
This is a Webinar class and internet access is required. Customers will receive a link to the webinar the Friday prior to the event.

IHACI - NATE HVAC Support Training Part 3
2026-03-11 18:00 - 21:00 | SoCalGas Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA, 90241, United States
This four-part training module is designed for HVAC/R technicians who have been in the field between six and 12 months. The series launches with HVAC/R safety to prevent jobsite accidents and injuries, electrical, tools, instruments and service equipment including the function of personal protective equipment and electrical safety practices. It details industry’s best practices for the installation and service, system design, client comfort and preventative maintenance. Training continues with system components, proper design, basic electricity for HVAC/R technicians and practical field techniques of air measurements including high voltage equipment and grounding procedures. The series concludes with preparing participants for the NATE HVAC Support Technician Certificate exam including an overview of the NATE exam structure, test taking tips, strategies and a practice exam with review.
PART 3: System Components, Proper Design Considerations of the HVAC/R Systems, and Practical Field Techniques of Air Measurements
Part Three details basic electricity for HVAC/R technicians, electrical symbols and components, reading and understanding wiring diagrams, measurements basics for HVAC/R applications and types of heat and heat transfer.
Target Audience: Installers, Services Technicians, Contractors, Maintenance and Facility Professionals
Level: Beginning to Introduction (0 – 1 year)
Note to Attendees
This class is eligible for NATE CEH credits. Attendees must register for each class separately.

Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification: Efficiency Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems
2026-03-12 09:00 - 12:00
This three hour class will deal with low loss duct systems. The relevant performance factors are: duct leakage, duct conduction, room by room airflow, and system airflow. We will review design, installation and commissioning details as they relate to duct system performance for each of these performance factors. These performance factors can be applied to both conditioning and ventilation system ducts. We have designed, built and commissioned both retrofit and new construction projects that exemplify the concepts covered in class. Course content will include design examples, photos installations, and test results from commissioning.

IHACI - NATE HVAC Support Training Part 4
2026-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | SoCalGas Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA, 90241, United States
This four-part training module is designed for HVAC/R technicians who have been in the field between six and 12 months. The series launches with HVAC/R safety to prevent jobsite accidents and injuries, electrical, tools, instruments and service equipment including the function of personal protective equipment and electrical safety practices. It details industry’s best practices for the installation and service, system design, client comfort and preventative maintenance. Training continues with system components, proper design, basic electricity for HVAC/R technicians and practical field techniques of air measurements including high voltage equipment and grounding procedures. The series concludes with preparing participants for the NATE HVAC Support Technician Certificate exam including an overview of the NATE exam structure, test taking tips, strategies and a practice exam with review.
PART 4: NATE HVAC Support Certificate Exam
Part Four prepares participants for the NATE HVAC Support Certificate exam, providing an overview of the NATE exam structure, what to expect, test-taking tips and strategies and a 100-question practice exam including question review and explanation of correct answers.
Target Audience: Installers, Services Technicians, Contractors, Maintenance and Facility Professionals
Level: Beginning to Introduction (0 – 1 year)
Note to Attendees
This class is eligible for NATE CEH credits. Attendees must register for each class separately.

Title 24: What’s New in the NonResidential 2025 Energy Code
2026-03-13 08:30 - 11:00
Description:
The 2025 Title 24 Building Energy Code is more stringent than prior versions as the CEC aligns Title 24 with statewide clean energy goals. The new standards are intended to pivot the code to emphasize the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in California. Martyn Dodd will summarize the new and revised requirements in the 2025 Code for Commercial buildings and direct participants to informational and training resources that provide more in-depth Title 24 information. Architects, engineers, lighting designers, energy consultants, contractors, and building department staff should find this training of interest and directly applicable to their work.
Instructor Information:
Martyn Dodd
Martyn Dodd has written software used in California for Title 24 Energy Code compliance since 1984 and is principal of EnergySoft, a Bay Area company that specializes in performance-based energy analysis for Title 24 and LEED. Mr. Dodd has been involved in the California standards development process for the past five decades and has consulted on the Title 24 rules and procedures extensively in that time.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of attending this course, you can expect to gain:

An overview and understanding of the changes in scope, as well as the new and revised mandatory and prescriptive requirements in the 2025 Title 24 Energy Code for the following areas:

Building Envelope
Electric Lighting and Associated Controls
Mechanical Systems and Associated Controls

Target Audience:

Architects
Building Department Staff
Energy Consultants
Energy Modelers
HVAC Engineers
Lighting Designers
Builders & General Contractors

Prerequisites:
Participants will benefit if they have some background on California’s Title 24 Building Energy Code. See: 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (ca.gov)
Learning Level:
Intermediate Class: Content is appropriate for individuals who possess a fundamental understanding of the topic and have familiarity with basic terminology and methodology of the subject matter. Attendees should have the capacity to participate in instructor-led exercises requiring synthesis and application of concepts.
Special Instructions:
This is a Webinar class and internet access is required. Customers will receive a link to the webinar the Friday prior to the event.

Electrify Efficiently: Home Heat Pumps Done Right - A Case Study (Part 4 of 5)
2026-03-17 09:00 - 10:30
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

Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout
2026-03-19 09:00 - 12:00
This three hour class will deal with design, equipment choice and layout issues. The relevant performance factors are: system capacity, refrigerant charge and system airflow. We will review design, installation and commissioning details for each of these performance factors. These performance factors can be applied to both conditioning and ventilation system ducts. We have designed, built and commissioned both retrofit and new construction projects that exemplify the concepts covered in class. Course content will include design examples, photos installations, and test results from commissioning.

Introduction to CBECC Energy Modeling Software for Nonresidential Buildings
2026-03-23 08:30 - 16:00
Description:
This hands-on class introduces the free California Energy Commission’s CBECC Energy Modeling software for Nonresidential buildings. Students will create a simplified model of a building and input data for the various building components. The intent of this training is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to use this software tool to analyze proposed designs and document compliance with the 2022 Title 24 Standards for Nonresidential buildings.
Learning Outcomes:

Gain understanding of CBECC capabilities and interface
Model Nonresidential building components, such as, internal gains, envelope, and HVAC systems
Learn how to generate compliance forms from CBECC and evaluate results

Target Audience:

Design Professionals
Energy Analysts

Learning Units:

N/A

Learning Level:
Intermediate Class: Content is appropriate for individuals who possess a fundamental understanding of the topic, and have familiarity with basic terminology and methodology of the subject matter. Attendees should have the capacity to participate in instructor-led exercises requiring synthesis and application of concepts.
Prerequisite:
Students should be familiar with the 2022 California Title 24 Part 6 Building Energy

Introduction to CBECC Energy Modeling Software for Multifamily Buildings
2026-03-24 08:30 - 16:00
Description:
This hands-on class introduces the free California Energy Commission’s CBECC Energy Modeling software for Multifamily buildings. Students will create a simplified model of a building and input data for the various building components. The intent of this training is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to use this software tool to analyze proposed designs and document compliance with the 2022 Title 24 Standards for Multifamily buildings.
Learning Outcomes:

Gain understanding of CBECC capabilities and interface
Model Multifamily building components, such as, internal gains, envelope, and HVAC systems
Learn how to generate compliance forms from CBECC and evaluate results

Target Audience:

Design Professionals
Energy Analysts
Engineers

Learning Units:

N/A

Learning Level:
Intermediate Class: Content is appropriate for individuals who possess a fundamental understanding of the topic, and have familiarity with basic terminology and methodology of the subject matter. Attendees should have the capacity to participate in instructor-led exercises requiring synthesis and application of concepts.
Prerequisite:
Students should be familiar with the 2022 California Title 24 Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, have ability to read and understand building plans, and be

Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges and Solutions (Part 5 of 5)
2026-03-24 09:00 - 10:30
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

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
