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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: California’s Electrification Transition and What it Means for Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 5 – October 16\, 2023 (12pm – 1:30pm) \nBuilding 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.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electrify-efficiently-californias-electrification-transition-and-what-it-means-for-your-home/
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
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UID:60445-1697414400-1697673599@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:ACEEE: Energy Efficiency as a Resource
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/aceee-energy-efficiency-as-a-resource/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,BAYREN,Building Decarbonization Coalition,Building Performance Association,Energy Code Ace,Home Performance with Energy Star,National Comfort Institute,Pacific Gas & Electric,Southern California Edison,Switch is On,TECH Clean California
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T232414Z
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SUMMARY:Electric Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Electric Home Tour! See homes throughout the Peninsula and South Bay who have switched from dirty methane (so-called “natural gas”) to clean electricity. \nTalk with homeowners about how they chose energy-efficient water heaters\, furnaces\, dryers\, induction cooktops\, stoves and more. Learn about the cost — and the rebates you can get. Discuss whether to select a contractor — or do-it-yourself — and how to create a plan that fits your family’s finances while improving your home’s comfort and healthy\, indoor air quality. \nVisit the website — www.ElectricHomeTour.org — to see a brief description of each home. With 40+ homes on the Tour\, you can pick a route based on how much time you have and which appliances you’d like to learn about. Award-winning homes from Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Peninsula Clean Energy will also be marked on the list of homes. \nAddresses will be sent out a few days before the event to those who register. The registration includes a liability waiver (see text below)\, indicating that those who sign up will hold harmless all residents and the Tour organizers and sponsors. \nYou can also explore other “green” features in these homes\, including native plants\, electric garden tools\, solar panels — and the electric vehicles displayed at some houses. In Palo Alto\, the Kramer-Thesen home will feature an EV and E-Bike Expo with a variety of popular models. EV and E-bike owners will answer your questions as you walk among the various cars and bikes on display.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electric-home-tour/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20231003T232027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T232027Z
UID:62840-1697104800-1697151600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:TECH Clean California Data Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share an in-depth analysis of data collected by the TECH Clean California. Join TECH Clean California subject matter experts in a data deep-dive exploring topics including: – What are the key drivers of differences in heat pump HVAC project costs? – What is the frequency and cost of panel upgrades performed alongside TECH Clean California projects\, and what affects this? – How is energy used in California homes? What does household energy use tell us about the opportunity for heat pump installations? – What are the electricity\, gas\, and greenhouse gas impacts from several hundred TECH Clean California projects? – What are the utility bill outcomes for recipients of TECH Clean California incentives? This Data Webinar will take place on October 12 at 10:00 a.m. PT. You will also receive updates on new data sources and upgrades to the public reporting site as we compile real data from the California heat pump market\, TECH Clean California\, and other building decarbonization programs.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/tech-clean-california-data-webinar/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230531T233027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T233027Z
UID:61786-1696896000-1697241599@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:EEBA High Performance Home Builder Summit
DESCRIPTION:EEBA’s High Performance Home BuilderSummit will focus on providing the tools and networking that builders\, raters\, analysts\, and architects need to take high performance\, healthy\, resilient homes to new heights. Our annual High Performance Home BuilderSummit showcases cutting edge research and best practices of high performance housing. The time to dramatically accelerate the creation of high performance homes is now. EEBA can no longer be satisfied with (only) the dissemination of building science information. Through this Summit\, EEBA will educate building professionals\, with the goal that they leave our events inspired to effectively build and sell high performance homes at a far greater pace.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/eeba-high-performance-home-builder-summit/
LOCATION:Salt Palace Convention Center\, 90 South West Temple\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Building Performance Association,National Comfort Institute,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T021228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T021228Z
UID:62178-1696834800-1696842000@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Education session focused on technology features and benefits\, appropriate applications\, energy efficiency compared to other water heater types\, installation techniques\, and best practices\, service support and warranty\, proper maintenance\, troubleshooting\, and selling strategies.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/tech-esmac-heat-pump-water-heater-education-4/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230923T032749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T032749Z
UID:62770-1696431600-1696438800@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Heat Pump Fundamentals: Space Conditioning and Water Heating – Class 4: High Performance Fundamentals Series
DESCRIPTION:This is class 4 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 series will be hosted twice throughout 2023. \nHaving gained a solid understanding of high-performance building enclosures from classes 1 through 3 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals series\, participants are well-prepared for this class\, which will provide a foundation in the use of heat pumps for both space conditioning (heating and cooling) and water heating. The class will cover what a heat pump is and explain why heat pumps are essential elements of high performance buildings. Special attention will be paid to refrigerants: how heat pumps use them\, how to avoid leaks through proper installation\, and why it’s important to avoid leaks due to the damage they can cause to contractor profitability and the planet. An overview will be provided to aid in selecting\, sizing\, installing\, and commissioning heat pump equipment\, so that it performs as intended.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/heat-pump-fundamentals-space-conditioning-and-water-heating-class-4-high-performance-fundamentals-series/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T012633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T012633Z
UID:62154-1696413600-1696420800@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Benefits and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters
DESCRIPTION:The material covers the move to water heating electrification and focuses on the basic questions surrounding the transition in electric residences. Includes several studies and myths and methods for new construction and retrofits. California code issues are covered for both new construction and retrofits. A Webcast with a sample HPWH covering the various features and design elements.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/benefits-and-installation-of-heat-pump-water-heaters/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230802T045725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T045725Z
UID:62220-1695913200-1695920400@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Crafting High Performance Enclosures: Roofs\, Walls\, and Floors – Class 3 High Performance Fundamentals Series
DESCRIPTION:This is class 3 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. \nBuilding enclosures – the roof\, walls\, and floor – are the first line of defense between nature and people. Enclosure performance is optimized when air sealing and insulation – two underappreciated and typically underperforming features – are done to high-performance standards rather than the status quo. The preceding class in our High Performance Fundamentals program (How Buildings Work; Science and Buildings and Science in Buildings) covered the scientific principles needed to effectively design high-performance buildings. This class covers installation — the practical application of those principles on the job site – the hands-on activities that differentiate ‘business-as-usual’ from high-performance construction. These include best practices for air sealing\, insulation installation\, and window installation\, along with the tools and methods (e.g.\, blower door testing) used to measure the quality of work\, and the metrics against which the work can be evaluated.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/crafting-high-performance-enclosures-roofs-walls-and-floors-class-3-high-performance-fundamentals-series/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,BAYREN,Home Performance with Energy Star,National Comfort Institute,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230922T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230805T033905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T033905Z
UID:62273-1695371400-1695384000@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Selling Mini-Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Selling Energy’s new Virtual Selling Mini-Boot Camp is optimized for busy energy professionals. This sponsored training package consists of: two half-day live/online webinars; access to the webinar recordings for a full year; free access to Segment Guides™; and\, ongoing live/virtual coaching with instructor Mark Jewell\, an award-winning sales trainer and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with 30 years of experience selling energy projects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the encore of the Virtual Selling Mini-Boot Camp on September 22\, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon Pacific\, live online. 
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/virtual-selling-mini-boot-camp-2/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230718T060837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T010145Z
UID:62126-1695286800-1695297600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating
DESCRIPTION:As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to an increased use of renewables for generation\, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes\, electricity becomes an attractive fuel source to designers and builders interested in reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions and creating zero carbon homes. \nDan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will present on efficiency gains\, and overcoming common installation pitfalls from electric heat pump water heaters in new and existing buildings. Class discussion will cover the advantages and limitations of these systems\, the available technology and refrigerant types\, as well as features like load flexing.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electric-heat-pumps-for-water-heating-2/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230718T060635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T060635Z
UID:62124-1695211200-1695216600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Scaling Heat Pump Adoption: BlocPower’s Electrification Journey
DESCRIPTION:BlocPower is a national climate technology company partnered with municipalities and utilities to deliver end-to-end decarbonization retrofits at scale. In this webinar\, you’ll hear BlocPower’s approach to stakeholder alignment\, community engagement and building long-term\, high-value contractor partnerships. Head of Project Operations Leia Sims will walk you through BlocPower’s toolkit for driving decarbonization projects for customers of all income levels and at every stage of the electrification journey—including for buildings that require remediation. You’ll also virtually tour a featured BlocPower electrification project in PG&E service territory.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/scaling-heat-pump-adoption-blocpowers-electrification-journey/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230816T003341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T003341Z
UID:62328-1695200400-1695211200@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Building Resilience: Keeping the Lights on in an All-Electric Future
DESCRIPTION:State and local policies are pushing our built environment toward all-electric buildings in order to save energy and reduce climate impacts\, and at the same time we are experiencing challenges such as wildfires\, heat events\, and brownouts.  Join us to hear about building and community scale solutions that can help create a resilient built environment for everyone\, including energy efficiency\, load shifting\, demand response strategies\, and more. This Forum is free and open to all\, and will be in a hybrid format with options to attend in person or virtually. \nYerba Buena Room (Bay Area Metro Center)\n375 Beale Street\nSan Francisco\, CA 94105
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/building-resilience-keeping-the-lights-on-in-an-all-electric-future/
LOCATION:Yerba Buena Room (Bay Area Metro Center)\, 375 Beale Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T012409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T012409Z
UID:62152-1695200400-1695207600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Technology\, Sales and Installation Challenges Part 2
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/residential-heat-pump-water-heater-technology-sales-and-installation-challenges-part-2-2/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T012233Z
UID:62150-1695128400-1695135600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Technology\, Sales and Installation Challenges Part 1
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/residential-heat-pump-water-heater-technology-sales-and-installation-challenges-part-1-2/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230802T045523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T045523Z
UID:62218-1695124800-1695130200@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Regenerative Design in Practice: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
DESCRIPTION:The Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) Series\, will begin with the background and an overview of carbon in the building industry\, then focus content on energy performance and renewable energy\, water-savings as energy-savings\, embodied carbon\, and finally regenerative design. \nThe courses have been developed to fulfill the new California requirement for architects to have five hours of ZNCD education as part of their license renewal. Although created with architects in mind\, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry. \nThere are 1.0 HSW|LUs available per class\, we encourage you to register for the rest of the series for the full 5 hours of learning units. \nClass 5: Regenerative Design in Practice
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/regenerative-design-in-practice-zero-net-carbon-design-series/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230728T001852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T001852Z
UID:62196-1694872800-1694898000@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:The Green Summit - San Diego (In Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Green Summit is an afternoon of TED talk style presentations and panels featuring leaders in business\, tech\, and finance\, sharing their vision for a sustainable future\, along with networking opportunities\, raffles worth thousands of dollars of prizes\, and ending with a rooftop happy hour.\nSpeaking Schedule\n3:00-3:15pm – Dylan Welch – CEO of Green.org\n3:15-3:30pm – Ellen Spooner – Communications Specialist at NOAA\n3:30-3:45pm – Karin Burns – CEO of San Diego Community Power\n3:45-4:00pm – Juan Pablo Alcon – Environmental Lawyer\n4:00-4:15pm – Natalia King Quick – SD Brew Cycle\n4:15-4:30pm – Greg Reid – NY Times Best Selling Author\n4:30-4:40pm – Intermission\n4:40-5:00pm – Panel – San Diego Community Leaders\n5:00-5:15pm – Christina Chang – Head of Sustainability at Adore Me\n5:15-5:30pm – Hap Klopp – Founder of North Face\n5:30-5:45pm – Don Owens – CEO of Black Carbon Coalition\n5:45-6:00pm – Sharon Vidal – Head of Sustainability at Illumina\n6:00-6:15pm – Yi Gi – CEO of Renology\n6:15-7:00pm – VIP Happy Hour\n7:00-9:00pm – General Admission Happy Hour – The Nolan
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/the-green-summit-san-diego-in-person-online/
LOCATION:San Diego State University\, 5500 Campanile Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182\, United States
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Building Performance Association,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T011938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T011938Z
UID:62148-1694782800-1694790000@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Upgrading to an All-Electric Home: A Residential Case Study
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, Wei-Tai Kwok wondered how hard it would be to get rid of all his gas appliances and upgrade to an all-electric\, zero-emission home. He thought it would be difficult and time consuming to change out his gas furnace\, gas water heater\, gas fireplace and gas cooktop. It turns out that he was wrong and it took him just 45 days. Come join Wei-Tai for a virtual tour of his suburban home\, where he will share his experiences\, strategies and suggestions for helping you take steps to upgrade your own home to join the all-electric movement and achieve a zero-emission home.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/upgrading-to-an-all-electric-home-a-residential-case-study/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230805T033724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T033724Z
UID:62271-1694766600-1694779200@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Selling Mini-Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Selling Energy’s new Virtual Selling Mini-Boot Camp is optimized for busy energy professionals. This sponsored training package consists of: two half-day live/online webinars; access to the webinar recordings for a full year; free access to Segment Guides™; and\, ongoing live/virtual coaching with instructor Mark Jewell\, an award-winning sales trainer and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with 30 years of experience selling energy projects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the encore of the Virtual Selling Mini-Boot Camp on September 15 and 22\, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon Pacific\, live online. 
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/virtual-selling-mini-boot-camp/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230802T045246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T045246Z
UID:62216-1694703600-1694710800@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Using Building Science to Design and Build High Performance Homes – Class 2: High Performance Fundamentals Series
DESCRIPTION:This is class 2 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. \nDescription: Most of us either have or would like to forget our high school biology\, chemistry\, and physical science. But believe it or not\, it’s spot on to translate that science into how buildings actually work. This course applies essential building science principles to the design and construction of climate-tuned\, resilient\, top-value homes that are better for owners\, better for the environment\, and better for your work as building professionals. \nWhat’s “better value” for owners\, the environment\, and you? Using science to integrate energy efficiency\, thermal comfort\, moisture management\, durability\, and resilience.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/using-building-science-to-design-and-build-high-performance-homes-class-2-high-performance-fundamentals-series/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Building Decarbonization Coalition,National Comfort Institute,Southern California Edison
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230718T060247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T060247Z
UID:62122-1694682000-1694696400@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling
DESCRIPTION:As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewable’s for generation along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs in new homes\, electricity becomes an attractive fuel source to designers and builders interested in reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions and creating zero net energy buildings. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will present on efficiency gains and emissions reductions from electric heat pumps in new and existing buildings and will cover the advantages and limitations of these systems\, the available technology and refrigerant types. Discussion will touch on interactions with indoor air quality issues and building enclosure considerations.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/electric-heat-pumps-for-space-heating-and-cooling/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Building Decarbonization Coalition,Energy Code Ace
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T014908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T014908Z
UID:62166-1694597400-1694602800@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Installing Heat Pumps: Lessons from the Field
DESCRIPTION:Heat Pumps are a big part of the solution to meeting California’s climate goals in buildings. In plain terms\, they’re reversible air conditioners and have been around for over 100 years. This session is designed for HVAC contractors\, builders\, and others who want to understand how to install heat pumps right. We will cover how heat pumps can add value to your business\, how heat pumps work and various configurations\, and how to overcome common installation hurdles. Hurdles covered include dealing with existing ductwork\, filtration requirements\, cold weather\, sizing\, and electrical requirements. We will also discuss first costs\, operating costs\, and incentives.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/installing-heat-pumps-lessons-from-the-field/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison,Switch is On
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230531T232654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T232654Z
UID:61783-1694563200-1694735999@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Net Zero Conference
DESCRIPTION:World-Class Education Sessions\nFeaturing content on: Agriculture\, Biophilia\, Buildings\, Energy\, Fashion\, Food & Beverage\, Health & Wellness\, Materials\, Personal Care\, Technology\, Transit\, Waste\, Water \nInspiring Keynotes\nWorld-class speakers from multidisciplinary backgrounds have held our conference stage. Previous Keynote speakers from XPRIZE\, Edison International\, NASA\, Seventh Generation\, Zero Hour\, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)\, and more. \nNetworking Across Industriesi\n1\,500 attendees from 53 countries and 45 U.S. states spanning all industries
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/10th-annual-net-zero-conference/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center\, 1201 S Figueroa St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Building Performance Association,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T011714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T011714Z
UID:62146-1694534400-1694541600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:How to Electrify Your Home – Planning Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Homeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired to electric-powered appliances). When done correctly\, home electrification brings a plethora of benefits including better air quality\, improved comfort\, lower environmental footprint\, and in many cases quieter operation. \nThe 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. Special attention should be paid to electrical panel optimization\, appliance location\, and considerations for maximizing efficiency.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/how-to-electrify-your-home-planning-considerations/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison,Switch is On
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T011435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T011435Z
UID:62144-1694507400-1694521800@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Practical Guide to All-Electric Residential Buildings
DESCRIPTION:The case for building All-Electric is stronger than ever.  All-Electric homes are cheaper to build and operate\, healthier and more comfortable to live in\, and have GHG emissions roughly half that of mixed fuel homes.  The 2022 California energy code will accelerate adoption of All-Electric building and this class will show why electric homes facilitate easier energy code compliance.  Taught by two instructors who have built all-electric homes for themselves and are experts in the field\, you’ll get an insider view of how to design and build electric\, with examples from their professional work\, how to overcome common objections and obstacles\, and lessons learned from the field.  Attendees will gain a better understanding of the technologies that enable All-Electric homes\, including heat pumps\, heat pump water heaters\, induction cooking\, and heat pump clothes dryers.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/practical-guide-to-all-electric-residential-buildings/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230802T044952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T044952Z
UID:62214-1694422800-1694437200@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Passive House Retrofits
DESCRIPTION:Passive House Standards are not just for new construction. Existing structures can benefit from upgrading airtightness\, insulation\, reducing thermal bridging\, upgrading to high performance doors and windows\, and adding energy recovery ventilation. Applying the passive house standards to existing structure\, however\, has its own unique challenges. In this course\, you’ll review the passive house standards and take a closer look at how they apply to retrofitting existing buildings\, as well as the EnerPHit certifications for building with successful retrofits.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/introduction-to-passive-house-retrofits/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T020918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T020918Z
UID:62176-1694415600-1694422800@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Education session focused on technology features and benefits\, appropriate applications\, energy efficiency compared to other water heater types\, installation techniques\, and best practices\, service support and warranty\, proper maintenance\, troubleshooting\, and selling strategies.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/tech-esmac-heat-pump-water-heater-education-3/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230719T014648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T014648Z
UID:62164-1694160000-1694170800@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Getting Past Heat Pump Objections
DESCRIPTION:Heat Pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred HVAC and water heating technology\, but many customers and contractors are unfamiliar with heat pumps or remain skeptical. In order to meet California’s ambitious heat pump goals (6 million by 2030)\, contractors and other industry professionals must arm themselves with the knowledge (and sometimes the data) to dispel myths about heat pumps.  In this webinar\, you’ll hear from Larry Waters\, an HVAC industry veteran who switched his focus towards home performance in 2010 and towards inverter heat pumps in 2014. With over 400 heat pump installations under his belt\, Larry’s heard just about every objection in the book and will relay best practices for responding to such objections.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/getting-past-heat-pump-objections/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Energy Code Ace,Southern California Edison,Switch is On
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230718T055505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T055849Z
UID:62118-1694077200-1694091600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs\, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful electrification retrofits. Case studies demonstrating successful electrification projects will highlight the opportunities to overcome challenges presented by existing infrastructure and planning for backup power during PSPS events.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/the-electrification-course-for-professionals-2/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Association for Energy Affordability,Southern California Edison
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120817
CREATED:20230802T044721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T044721Z
UID:62212-1694012400-1694019600@efficiencyfirstca.org
SUMMARY:High Performance Buildings & Careers – Class 1: High Performance Fundamentals Series
DESCRIPTION:This is class 1 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. \nCode compliance is a minimum standard for building performance; by contrast\, “high performance” refers to buildings that are designed\, built\, and commissioned to exceed the performance of conventional buildings in energy efficiency\, durability\, comfort\, safety\, and indoor air quality. The magnitude of the opportunity to fill this gap cannot be over-emphasized. For example\, field research found that a single-day high-performance retrofit can improve HVAC system performance in new homes by an average of 25%. While the mainstream building industry strives for code compliance\, a small fraction of those in the industry adopt high-performance practices and produce homes and commercial facilities with lower energy use\, greater resilience\, exceptional durability\, outstanding comfort\, and low to zero onsite emissions. These individuals are consistently in demand\, command higher wages\, win awards\, and have the satisfaction of building a better world for themselves\, their families\, and communities. The secret sauce? Setting quantitative goals\, measuring performance\, and marketing the superior outcomes. \nThis class – the first of six in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Program – is an introduction to the opportunities presented by working in the realm of high-performance buildings\, and how to create a place for yourself within that realm.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/high-performance-buildings-careers-class-1-high-performance-fundamentals-series/
CATEGORIES:3C-REN,Building Decarbonization Coalition,National Comfort Institute,Southern California Edison
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