Efficiency First California

WHAT ENERGY CONSULTANTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HERS MEASURES
2023-12-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 are fairly simple to pass
· Understand what HERS measures are very difficult to pass
· Learn some best practices for ensuring HERS measures will pass.

High-Performance HVAC Design and Redesign for Electrification
2023-12-05 08:00 - 2023-12-07 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NCI Anaheim, 2050 S. Santa Cruz St., Suite 1000,, Anaheim, CA, 92805, 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.

Sandwiches Without Bread: The Envelope's Role During Heat Pump Installations
2023-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 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 is a dangerous decision. Our experts will provide insights and advice on how an HVAC contractor can successfully integrate envelope upgrades into their heat pump installations.
Special Guests: – David Horton: HERS and LEED for Homes QAD, Passive Home Rater and Consultant ,and well-rounded Green Building Testing, Verification and Consulting Expert. – Jonny Lang: Knauf Insulation Manager, Training & Certifications Bldg Envelope and Regional Building Performance Specialist Regional Building Performance Specialist. – Jessica Azarelo: The self proclaimed ” Attic Queen” and runs a HPC business in Oldsmar, Florida.

Electrification and Green Building
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-31
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 is a growing strategy for buildings to achieve low operational carbon emissions. Green building professionals are working to achieve energy optimization through electrification. Hear from an experienced green building professional and learn about the benefits of electrification, related technologies and strategies, and examples of what leading cities are doing.

This is an on-demand course, but offered for free for the month of Dec, and worth 1 CE credit.

Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers, Raters & Commissioning Agents P2
2023-11-29 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Transitioning residential and commercial heating and cooling systems from gas to electric is a key component in California’s plan to reduce emissions of global warming gasses. You, the field staff in the HVAC trades will be installing more and more heat pumps as electrification efforts continue to ramp up. It turns out that there are large variations in the operating efficiency of heat pumps that result from our installation and commissioning practices. This class will focus on installation practices, troubleshooting and commissioning steps that effect final installed efficiency. We will look at airflow, line set plumbing, refrigerant leak prevention, location and repair, heat pump controls and control settings. Both legacy systems and mini split systems will be covered. The course will be presented in two, three-hour parts.
This webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Course Highlights:

What are common service call complaints for heat pumps
How to measure power, static pressure, duct temperature, airflow
How to interpret power, static, temperature and airflow measurements
The roll of electric resistance heat
Electric resistance heat sizing
When is electric resistance heat not needed?
Cold blow and fan operation curves

Course Objectives:

Describe measurement techniques for airflow, power, and pressure
Be made aware of the role of electric resistance heat and the cost of its operation
Describe control strategies they can implement on new and existing systems to manage electric resistance backup heat
Review the parts of the defrost system
Describe typical defrost system repairs
Review troubleshooting procedures for relays, circuit boards, capacitors and motors

Learning Level: Intermediate
Speaker:
Dan Perunko is cofounder of Balance Point Home Performance Company. In 2006, along with Gavin Healy, Dan started a successful company providing full-service home performance analysis, retrofits, consultations, and trainings. Dan works on new and existing construction designs and hands on installations of enclosures, mechanical, plumbing, and indoor air quality components based on tested performance outcomes. Dan especially enjoys improving existing homes to provide homeowners with levels of comfort and energy consumption that they have not believed possible. Dan brings his experience in construction, design and building analysis, to make his class materials relevant, useful and understandable regardless of the attendees’ level of experience.

Course: Residential Heat Pump Installation & Commissioning for Installers, Raters & Commissioning Agents P1
2023-11-28 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Transitioning residential and commercial heating and cooling systems from gas to electric is a key component in California’s plan to reduce emissions of global warming gasses. You, the field staff in the HVAC trades will be installing more and more heat pumps as electrification efforts continue to ramp up. It turns out that there are large variations in the operating efficiency of heat pumps that result from our installation and commissioning practices. This webinar will focus on installation practices, troubleshooting and commissioning steps that effect final installed efficiency. We will look at airflow, line set plumbing, refrigerant leak prevention, location and repair, heat pump controls and control settings. Both legacy systems and mini split systems will be covered. The course will be presented in two, three-hour parts.
This webinar is courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric.
Course Highlights:

Line set testing
Finding and repairing leaks in refrigerant lines
The interrelated nature of refrigerant volume and airflow volume
Airflow and heat pump performance
Targets for system airflow per ton
Communicating controls VS legacy controls
How to measure air flow, static pressure and air handler power
How to interpret static pressure and power
Most cost-effective ways to raise system airflow
Commissioning advantages multistage equipment

Course Objectives:

Describe techniques for effectively testing line sets
Verbalize pressure and vacuum targets for line set testing
Understand that efficient heat pump output relies on both refrigerant charge and total system airflow
Present with strategies for improving the airflow in existing systems
Name techniques for measuring and estimating airflow
Describe how to change the airflow settings on various types of equipment

Learning Level: Intermediate
Speaker:
Dan Perunko is cofounder of Balance Point Home Performance Company. In 2006, along with Gavin Healy, Dan started a successful company providing full-service home performance analysis, retrofits, consultations, and trainings. Dan works on new and existing construction designs and hands on installations of enclosures, mechanical, plumbing, and indoor air quality components based on tested performance outcomes. Dan especially enjoys improving existing homes to provide homeowners with levels of comfort and energy consumption that they have not believed possible. Dan brings his experience from construction, design and building analysis, to make his class materials relevant, useful and understandable regardless of the attendees’ level of experience.

Course: HOME ASSESSMENTS FOR DECARBONIZATION – CLASS 6
2023-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This is class 6 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.
This class is designed to prepare building practitioners, who have basic to advanced knowledge of residential building, to assist homeowners on their pathways to electrification. We will cover all phases of the assessment process from understanding homeowner goals and setting expectations, through a methodical investigation and documentation of existing conditions and potential issues, to proposing and prioritizing solutions and offering implementation resources. A homeowner questionnaire template, existing condition form, and annotated electrification resource directory will be included as class handouts.
Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Estimate a homeowner’s anticipated future electrical loads
Identify equipment strategies to help minimize electric load additions
Guide homeowners in developing a comprehensive, prioritized electrification plan
Direct homeowners to credible, informative electrification resources

1.5 AIA|HSW LU’s available for this course
Instructors:

Ann Edminster, Design AVEnues LLC

Course: BOC 1005 Part 2 Indoor Environmental Quality
2023-11-16 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Course Description:
Participants will learn about the causes of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) problems and the relationships between cause, control, occupant sensitivity, and ventilation to develop a reliable method of diagnosis and remediation.
Instructor Information:
Mike Smith
Agenda:

Indoor Environmental Quality Overview
Fundamentals of Indoor Environmental Quality
Preventing IEQ Problems
Effective Communication
Course Project

Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of Indoor Environmental Quality, a participant will be able to:

Describe the key factors that determine indoor environmental quality in commercial buildings.
Identify basic air handling equipment and implications for thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
List the elements of a basic indoor environmental quality program and assist in creating one.
Describe the relationship between moisture, mold, and ventilation.
List the procedures to effectively manage indoor air quality concerns and complaints.
Communicate effectively with occupants about IEQ issues.
Identify a minimum of two information resources for managing IEQ.

Target Audience:

Commercial building operators and maintenance staff
Energy managers, resources conservation managers, facility managers

Prerequisite(s):

N/A

Learning Units:

1.0 BOC Credit

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.
Special Instructions:
This is a Zoom class and internet access is required.
Click here to register online: Click Here

Manufacturer Roundtable: Air Source Heat Pumps
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Air source heat pumps for space heating are a key technology in helping individuals, building owners and communities move towards rapid electrification and decarbonization. The roundtable will feature panelists from leading air source heat pump manufacturers who will share the latest research, developments, and updates on their products.

This online roundtable will explore the different heat pump technologies – from ductless to ducted systems – and highlight which heat pump configurations work best in varying applications, climates, building types, and budgets.
Panelists
Shawn LeMons, Performance Construction Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Trane U.S. | Shawn is focused on efficient cooling and heating systems for residential new construction. He has multiple certifications including LEED Green Rater, HERS Rater and ICC Residential Energy Inspector. He has 25 years of experience in the residential building industry with small and large companies, non profits, and volunteer work. Since 2009, he has completed analysis on over 6 million square feet of residential and commercial buildings.
Jonathan Moscatello, Business Development Manager, Daikin North America | Jonathan is a nationally regarded expert in residential contracting and heat pumps and a co-owner of The Heat Pump Store, a heat pump only contracting business based in Oregon that has installed heat pumps in over 20,000 homes. Sarah, his wife, runs the contracting business while Jonathan consults with utility programs, contractors, and distributors to help them grow their heat pump business. In 2021, Jonathan joined Daikin to help the company participate more fully in electrification initiatives.
Mark Thomson, Senior Business Development Consultant, LG Electronics | Mark is an experienced energy demand side management leader, having held key positions in both the utility and vendor sectors, most recently with LG Electronics in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, as Senior Business Development Consultant from June 2020. Mark has a Master’s Degree in Energy Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and an undergraduate degree from Hamilton College.
Suzi Asmus, Senior Program Manager, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance | She has been managing NEEA’s Residential HVAC programs since 2015, initially with the Ductless Heat Pump Program and now with the newly-launched Advanced Heat Pump Program. As a liberal arts degree holder, she is shocked every day how much she loves learning about the nitty gritty of residential HVAC and heat pumps.
Manufacturers Roundtable and Webinar Series: Decarbonizing Commercial Buildings in California
This is the fourth of four online sessions where we talk about electrification and decarbonization with manufacturers of key technologies including central heat pump water heaters, all electric commercial kitchens, residential heat pump water heaters, and air source heat pumps.

Course: BOC 1005 Part 1 Indoor Environmental Quality
2023-11-15 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online

Heat Pump Summit - The event for contractors and building professionals serious about heat pumps
2023-11-13 | UCB MLK Student Union, Pauley Ballroom, East & West, 2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, 94720, United States
A heat pump focused event for HVAC and plumbing contractors with the goal of improving how heat pumps are sold, designed, installed, and commissioned.

Hosted in association with the Eneref Institute, the Summit features expert-led training from a building science based approach, broad knowledge across topics including how heat pumps fit into a customer’s home electrification journey, the future of the grid, and more.
Attendees and sponsors encompass HVAC and plumbing contractors, both startup and established heat pump manufacturers, electrified building professionals, and innovators across areas like induction stoves, batteries, and smart thermostats.

Please note that EFCA Executive Director, Charles Cormany is one of the featured speakers.
Our Clean Energy Connection Directory is a Bronze Level Event Sponsor.

ACEEE: Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) Conference
2023-11-12 - 2023-11-16
BECC is the premier conference focused on understanding human behavior and decision-making and using that knowledge to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Since 2007, BECC has fostered understanding individual and organizational behavior and decision-making related to energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and sustainability. BECC is more than just a conference—it is a fun social community that is passionate and excited about mitigating climate change. The event, co-convened by ACEEE, prides itself on finding innovative ways to encourage socializing and networking while providing the highest-quality presentations.

ELECTRIFY EFFICIENTLY: ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSESSMENTS - EXAMPLES FOR HEAT PUMP INSTALLERS - WEBINAR
2023-11-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Part 3 of 5 – November 10, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
As more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition, capacity, fitment, supply chain, etc. With panel and service upgrades being costly and complex, it’s important for practitioners to understand their options for running new circuits. In this session, you’ll hear Electrify My Home discuss real-world electrical panel scenarios including visual assessments, electrical load calculations, and examples of different solutions for “making it work.”
Agenda:

Introduction and safety message
Good electrification and install small
Panel assessments and strategies for overcoming challenges
Performing a load calculation
Q&A

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

Explain why a full panel doesn’t necessarily mean no additional capacity is available
Name two reasons why upgrading a home’s electrical capacity may not be preferred
List two solutions to fitting new circuits into a panel where no physical space is available
Identify at least two or more critical components and variables of performing a load calculation in a residential home

To enroll into the entire “Electrify Efficiently (5 Part Series)” register HERE.

Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters
2023-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking, space heating and water heating. The commercial foodservice industry has started to adopt efficient electric cooking equipment as the first step towards all-electric, zero net carbon kitchens. This class explains how the foodservice industry can take the most important next step towards zero carbon by addressing one of the biggest barriers: How to replace the traditional gas-fired hot water systems with electric heat pump water heaters. Learn how heat-recovery dishmachines, effective plumbing design, and decentralized, point-of-use water heating are necessary to make heat pump water heaters perform effectively in the demanding commercial kitchen environment.

Webinar: How to make money with heat pumps
2023-11-08 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
What you’ll learn:

How to significantly increase your profits
Reduce callbacks (hint: it’s all about expectation-setting)
Sell faster with software tools for HVAC and plumbing contractors
How to generate happy, comfortable customers

Industry expert presenters:
Larry Waters, President, Electrify My Home – Larry is a revered industry expert and the founder of Electrify My Home, a first-of-its-kind electrification company specializing in residential electrification and workforce training. Electrify My Home provides contractor training statewide for the TECH Clean California program. With 42 years of HVAC trade experience, Larry has designed and installed over 400 high-efficiency heat pump systems. He is NATE and BPI-certified and serves on multiple boards focused on propelling the movement to Electrify Efficiently.
Charley Cormany, Executive Director, Efficiency First California – Charley brings over 20 years in the construction industry, including 10 years as a Home Performance Contractor. As the Executive Director of EFCA, Charley is also responsible for overseeing the Program Implementer team for the highly successful SMUD rebate program, and he provides a “boots on the ground” perspective on policy and program design.
Kevin Beck, Director of Education, Efficiency First California – Kevin is an educator and trusted expert in the field. He is a third-generation home improvement expert who has dedicated his career to helping contractors turn their professional dreams into an energy-efficient reality.
Brent Davidson, Event Organizer, Heat Pump Summit – Brent brings his extensive background in clean tech software and passion for helping onboard contractors to heat pump technology.

Course: 2022 Title 24, Part 6 Essentials — Single-family Standards for HVAC Contractor Installers
2023-11-07 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Instructor: Marina Chavez Blanco

Level: Intermediate

Use the 2022 Multifamily Energy Inspection Checklist to practice streamlined inspection of installation scenarios while also targeting top categories of high-value energy savings and impact on compliance. Effective building energy efficiency enforcement is reviewed and practiced as a comprehensive process — from initial consult of building features listed in permitted documentation to review of what contractors document as installed to visual confirmation of these features on-site. This highly interactive online live course is designed to provide Building Inspectors with the essential knowledge and skills they need to more quickly and effectively enforce California’s 2022 Multifamily Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or the Energy Code). This course is delivered in two half-day sessions held on two consecutive days. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the course.

Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout
2023-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be applied to HVAC design, installation and/or commissioning. In the Optimizing Residential Forced-Air series, we will review how each factor can be specified at design, implemented during installation, and tested/adjusted during commissioning. We will also look at how we can redesign our approach to high performance HVAC systems to support California climate goals, help manage the peak electrical load on the grid as well as the owners operating cost under the time-of-use billing structure.
The Optimizing Residential Forced-Air series is informed through commissioned systems, where real examples from completed projects are used to support class content. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance has 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.
The HVAC equipment, materials and knowledge required to dramatically improve the performance of HVAC systems is readily available. This class will assist the designer, installer, and rater in their efforts to improve the HVAC systems we build.

Electrify Efficiently: Staging Home Electrification Projects
2023-10-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 2 of 5 – October 30, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
Long-term planning is essential when it comes to most whole-home electrification journeys. By taking into consideration a customer’s long-term needs alongside their immediate needs, you can help customers avoid costly mistakes. In this webinar, participants will hear insights and recommendations on optimal order of operations of electrification installs. These insights come from Electrify My Home’s deep experience on hundreds of real-world electrification projects. Come prepared with questions about your electrification projects.

2023 San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo
2023-10-27
BUILDING POSITIVE: CULTIVATING A REGENERATIVE FUTURE
We are pleased to bring you the 9th annual San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo (SDGBCE23) on Friday, October 27, 2023 at UC San Diego Park & Market. This is San Diego’s premier event for green building professionals from all fields of expertise to come together to share ideas, inspiration and connection. This year we are partnering with the World Woman Foundation’s Sustainability Forum taking place on Thursday, October 26th at UC San Diego Park & Market. Join both days of this exciting collaboration to hear from visionary leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, academics, artists and policymakers.

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: The All Electric Building – Fall
2023-10-26 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 5 of 5 – October 26, 2023 (8:30am – 12:30pm)
This 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 inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part of building electrification projects will attend all five sessions.
With the move towards electrification, owners of existing facilities that are already all-electric may think there is not much more they can do. But that may not be the case and this session will take the existing building topic a step further by using a case study format to look at the opportunities that exist in a facility that is already all-electric.

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: Existing Buildings – Fall
2023-10-25 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 4 of 5 – October 25, 2023 (8:30am – 12:30pm)
This 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 four-half day sessions. Each session will stand alone, but the different training modules will also be inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part of building electrification projects will attend all four sessions.
This session will look at heat pump systems and applications from an existing building perspective including common existing building commissioning opportunities for heat pumps and the utility systems supporting them. A case study format will be used and will include functional testing and trend analysis examples for several opportunities.

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: New Construction - Fall
2023-10-24 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 3 of 5 – October 24, 2023 (8:30am – 12:30pm)
This 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 inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part of building electrification projects will attend all five sessions.
This session will look at heat pump systems and applications from a design and new construction perspective including how heat pumps need to be integrated with the utility and control systems that support them. A case study format will be used to provide a real-world perspective on the issues and opportunities that exist. Examples of commissioning procedures will be discussed including Title 24 acceptance testing.

Energy Resiliency for Homes
2023-10-20 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This course will provide an understanding of energy resiliency and its importance in the face of extreme weather events and stress on the utility grid. It will cover important considerations when screening single-family residential buildings for energy resiliency and provide an overview of economic, technical, and operational considerations in developing an energy resiliency project, including electrification of residential loads using heat pump water heaters and heat pump air conditioners, electrification of transportation and electric vehicle charging, and solar photovoltaic (PV) generation and storage sizing.
California is facing extreme heat events and wildfires due to climate change, both of which place stress on the grid, the state is undertaking a major initiative to electrify energy end uses in an effort to meet decarbonization goals. This course will discuss how electrification of end-use technologies contributes to energy resiliency and decarbonization.
The course will also provide background on recent California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rulings that drive PG&E’s energy resiliency-related incentive programs, and will review available tax credits for project finance, especially in light of changes implemented by the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act. Finally, it will provide links to PG&E resources on resiliency, interconnection, and electrification.

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: Ventilation System Integration (DOAS and ERV) – Fall
2023-10-19 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 2 of 5 – October 19, 2023 (8:30am – 12:30pm)
This 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 inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part of building electrification projects will attend all five sessions.
This session will provide an overview of how heat pumps can be integrated with ventilation strategies ranging from a basic make up air system to dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), run-around coils and other strategies. Pros and cons of the various strategies will be discussed along with how heat pumps themselves can be applied as the heating and cooling source in the equipment. Options for introducing ventilation air into the heat pump zones will also be discussed.

Water Heating Distribution Best Practices – Class 5: High Performance Fundamentals Series
2023-10-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 shower sometimes feels wimpy and what you can do about it without adding a boost pump? And, given the trend toward decarbonization, how do you pick a water heater that will provide customer satisfaction and be energy efficient? Would you like to know how to solve these and related problems in existing buildings and prevent them in new ones? We will discuss the answers to these and other questions during this fast-paced class.

Case Studies: Sequential Pathways to Zero-Carbon Homes
2023-10-18 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Ever think, “I cannot afford to convert my home into a zero-carbon home? It’s too much to think about or learn all at one time!” Instructor Terry Nordbye will present key elements of a zero-carbon home and how to plan a long-term strategy to decarbonize your home. This session unpacks the project history of two heavy carbon emission homes and how they were converted to zero-carbon homes over a period of 12 years.

Remodeling—A Great Time to Improve Efficiency and Electrify
2023-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This class is intended to equip homeowners planning remodeling projects to work effectively with their design and building team to incorporate high-performance goals of efficiency, comfort, electrification, etc.—and avoid common pitfalls. Managing even a simple project can be challenging enough, but when you’re targeting high performance, it takes extra care to make sure you get the results you hope for. This talk will cover:

Definitions and benefits of high performance, efficiency, electrification, solar, and batteries
A quick introduction to State energy/climate goals
The planning process: gathering ideas and information and setting priorities
Popular electric equipment options
Assembling and working with your team
Coordinating your team to access incentives

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: Fundamentals and System Types - Fall
2023-10-17 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 1 of 5 – October 17, 2023 (8:30am – 12:30pm)
This 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 inter-related. Ideally people interested in using heat pumps as part of building electrification projects will attend all five sessions.
This session will provide an overview of the heat pump concept and contrast it with electric resistance and natural gas heating. The refrigeration cycle will be touched upon with resources provided for more in-depth self-study for those who are interested. Common heat pump configurations, system types and applications will be discussed and illustrated.

Electrify Efficiently: California’s Electrification Transition and What it Means for Your Home
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part 1 of 5 – October 16, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm)
Building electrification is rapidly accelerating in California and beyond. In 2022, for the first time, more electric heat pumps were sold than gas furnaces. It is important for homeowners, renters, real estate professionals, architects, and other professionals to be aware of these changes and prepare for future upgrades. In this webinar, Electrify My Home will describe what’s led to the electrification movement, why going electric is a wise choice for future resale, how to avoid costly mistakes, potential DIY options, and how rebates and financing make it easier.

ACEEE: Energy Efficiency as a Resource
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-18 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Utility energy efficiency programs have a strong record of saving customers energy and money. But today’s urgent challenges—from climate change to inequitable energy burdens—demand that we ramp up these efficiency efforts and reimagine what these programs are capable of, building on the strong foundations in place. Join us at the Energy Efficiency as Resource (EER) conference in Philadelphia, October 16–18, 2023, to explore how efficiency efforts can expand and evolve amid a transforming utility industry.
