Efficiency First California

Understanding Heat Pumps
2023-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Heat Pump technologies have evolved greatly in efficiency, durability and popularity in recent years. In this class you will learn how heat pumps work to heat and cool homes as well as domestic water heating. This class will detail proper design and installation as well as the common mistakes that lead to poor performance, call backs and high bills. This class will explain how heat pump efficiency is measured and how to select heat pumps for performance and comfort. If you are thinking of utilizing heat pumps this introductory class is a must attend class.
Highlights and Learning Objectives
Understand the efficiency and environmental benefits of heat pump technologies. Understand how set customer expectations in terms of comfort and operational requirements to achieve expected efficiencies. Learn how heat pumps compare to traditional fossil fuel equipment for space heating and water heating. Learn the common design and installation mistakes made that can forfeit efficiency and energy savings. Compare air source, ground source and water source heat pumps.

Improving Home Indoor Air Quality and Best Practices for Kitchen Ventilation - NOW ALSO ONLINE
2023-04-17 09:30 - 11:00 | CA
Steve Easley uses real world pictures and graphics to sort through the myriad of system choices to help you design and select the most cost-effective system to meet code and beyond. This class explains why properly ventilated, well-insulated, tighter, homes have better indoor air quality (IAQ) and fewer moisture problems, perform better, last longer and are healthier to live in than the typically insulated, “accidentally ventilated” home.

BPA: National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-20 | Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell Street, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
April 17-20, 2023 in Seattle, Washington Education | Networking | Insights | Innovation Our annual conference, now in its 37th year, brings together thousands of contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential energy efficiency for the latest industry education. Walk away with the latest trends, newest techniques, key insights, and actionable items you can apply to your job right away. The National Conference is the premier industry experience for anyone in home and building performance—don’t miss out on this exciting four-day event!For more info and to register

The Ask Sean Show
2023-04-11 17:30 - 18:30 | CA
Ask Sean how to live better, electrically. For more info and to register.

Heat Pumps in Retrofit Construction - Space Conditioning and Water Heating
2023-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | CA
Heat Pumps have a compelling value proposition and set of features that are key in achieving California’s goals for building decarbonization. In this class, participants will learn about the value and benefits of HVAC Heat Pumps and Heat Pump Water Heaters. This class will present research on the economics of heat pumps and update the industry on today’s heat pump technology.For mopre info and to register.

California Climate Policy Summit 2023
2023-04-11 08:30 - 18:00 | Holiday Inn Downtown-Arena, 300 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
California made historic progress on climate in 2022 — and we have the opportunity to do even more in the year ahead. Together, we passed the boldest set of climate laws in recent history, made major investments in clean energy, and mobilized our elected leaders to stand up to corporate polluters. The momentum is shifting in our favor, but we still have so much more to do to secure a climate-safe future for all. California is still grappling with prolonged drought, life-threatening heatwaves, and devastating wildfires. Our century-old power grid is failing under the stress of the climate crisis, leaving millions of people vulnerable to power outages during climate disasters. And air pollution from fossil fuels is poisoning far too many of our communities. All the while, fossil fuel interests are fighting tooth and nail to reverse our hard-fought progress. Against this backdrop, the second annual California Climate Policy Summit will bring together elected and business leaders, policy experts, activists, and environmental justice advocates to build support for climate policy commensurate with what science demands. The Summit will take place on April 11, 2023, at the Holiday Inn Downtown-Arena (300 J Street) in Sacramento, followed by a lobby day at state legislative offices on April 12.For more info and to Register.

Introduction to Heat Pump Water Heater Education 2023 ONLINE TRAININGS PRESENTED BY TECH CLEAN CALIFORNIA & ESMAC
2023-04-10 07:00 - 09:00 | CA
Join TECH Clean California and ENERGY STAR® HPWH Manufacturer Action Council for a live webinar session focused on HPWH 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.For more info and to register.
