Electrify My Home, a leader in efficient home electrification, is offering a three-day training on Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating Electrification. This course provides hands-on experience, best practices, and insights into emerging regulations and rebates, equipping professionals to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions.
Course description: As our electricity supply becomes cleaner, due to an increased use of renewables for generation and 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. Dan 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.
Course Description: This is an online class Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC) buildings, see case studies of completed projects, and understand the design and construction process necessary to achieve high-performance buildings. Learn about important market trends around energy efficiency, green building code requirements, proven and emerging technologies, operational best practices, and real-world case studies in the
Not all heat pumps are created equal — and choosing the right one for the right job is knowledge that sets great contractors apart. Efficiency First California is excited to bring you an expert-led webinar to help you stay sharp on the latest technology in the field. You'll hear from: 🎙️ Larry Denyer | LG Showcasing LG's high-efficiency heat pump systems engineered for performance across a wide range of applications. 🎙️ Samantha Lamos | Gradient Highlighting Gradient’s innovative all-weather heat pump
Course description: Effective work scopes help contractors and customers achieve specific performance goals in a home’s attic efficiency upgrade. Developing a comprehensive, goal oriented work scope can help contractors sell more jobs, differentiate their work from other contractors bidding on the job, and enables customers to prioritize their home upgrades within their budget, allowing for the possibility of future improvements. In this session, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will draw upon his contractor experience to discuss how he
Course & Workshop Details Three-Day Workshop Dates: (In-Person / Tulare) Day 1 - Tue. Apr 28, 2026 Day 2 - Wed. Apr 29, 2026 Day 3 - Thur. Apr 30, 2026 Description: This first day will lay the foundation for understanding residential HVAC load calculations, ensuring participants are well-equipped to proceed with more advanced concepts in the following sessions. Agenda: Introduction to Heat Transfer Measurement Essentials Guidelines and Limitations Design Conditions Fenestration Analysis Opaque Surfaces Duct System Loads Manual J Speed-Sheet
Course description: Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California. 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas appliances and the state aims to have six million heat pumps installed by 2030. This will require a major paradigm shift in the way builders, architects, and related professionals approach the market. It also presents a giant opportunity to frame yourself or your business as an electrification expert. In this session, Electrify My Home will
Course & Workshop Details Description: Day 2 will ensure that participants are proficient in selecting and sizing residential HVAC equipment and know how to make decisions based on accurate performance data and home-specific considerations. Some Manual D content may be introduced on day two as well. Agenda: Overview of Manual S Cooling and Heating Equipment Selection Electric Heating Coils and Furnaces Boilers and Hydronic Systems Dehumidification and Humidification Equipment Performance Data Analysis Applying Principles to Heat Pumps, Furnaces, and Boilers
Description: Day 3 session ensures participants can design efficient and effective duct systems for residential HVAC applications. By the end of the day, students can apply Manual D principles to real-world scenarios, ensuring they can deliver top-quality ductwork designs. Manual T will cover how to properly select and place supply registers and return grilles to ensure correct air throw, spread, mixing, and comfort, so air reaches the space effectively without drafts or hot/cold spots. Agenda: Significance of Duct Design Duct Materials and
Part 1 of 2 Crawlspaces come in all shapes and sizes including shallow or hillside, and crawlspaces adjacent to conditioned spaces. The geometry of a crawlspace is an important factor when deciding where to establish a continuous air barrier. Ultimately the insulation will follow and remain aligned with that air barrier. In this course, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will present air sealing and insulating strategies for various crawlspace types, along with the myriad benefits effective crawlspace solutions
Course Description: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are becoming an important form of housing in California but designing and building these units to comply with the 2025 Energy Code can be challenging. This course covers the prescriptive requirements that apply to new ADUs and discusses both minimum requirements and design options for compliance. Course includes a case study of the instructor's ADU. Learning Objectives: Determine if an ADU is considered an addition or a new residential building Consider envelope options for
Description: (In-Person / Anaheim) Get in on the ground floor and offer HVAC Performance Solutions that work with NCI’s simple Air Upgrade approach! In this hands-on class students will learn technical training on HVAC airflow characteristics, performing static pressure testing, how to properly install static pressure test ports and how to measure & interpret static pressures. Course Objectives: • Learn how to identify fan type and speed • Locate fan tables and plot fan airflow • Diagnose & perform air upgrades on
