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Retrofitting Crawlspaces for Health, Moisture Management, and Wildfire Safety

Online

Many existing crawlspaces require remediation prior to other energy upgrade work in the house can proceed, including attic or electrification upgrades. This course examines retrofits of vented and unvented crawlspaces, the tradeoffs between each crawlspace assembly and the crawlspace assembly's impact on the home's overall performance and comfort.  From home durability to occupant safety and comfort, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will address moisture and vapor sources, rodent control, as well as strategies to reduce wildfire ember intrusion.

Air Sealing New and Retrofit Construction

Online

Designing and constructing airtight houses and buildings allows for projects that need less heating and cooling. As a result, it is less costly to attain zero carbon as proper air sealing saves energy and results in smaller mechanical equipment. Achieving super airtight assemblies is about the correct mind set as well as proper protocol and materials. This class will allow you to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to achieve your project's air sealing goals. Terry Nordbye will demonstrate step

AC & HP Air Distribution Parts 1-4

Online

This is the first four-parts of an eight-part series for HVAC professionals, from beginners to those with intermediate experience. It covers foundational principles of ducted air distribution systems and processes for Quality Installation (QI), Quality Maintenance (QM), and Quality Service (QS) for residential and light commercial systems in California. This evening series equips participants with skills to design, install, commission, maintain, service, diagnose, and verify ducted airflow systems, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and energy-efficient. 12/4/2024, 6:00-8:15pm Part 1: Importance

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: System Types, Install Strategies, Duct Design and Critical Details

Online

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performance-based design and installation practices that lead to effective ventilation and filtration systems. Examples of completed, high-efficiency systems are presented to show how they were built and commissioned, with instructor Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance sharing lessons learned so others can avoid repeating them. Agenda: Introduction and safety message

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: System Types, Install Strategies, Duct Design and Critical Details

Online

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performance-based design and installation practices that lead to effective ventilation and filtration systems. Examples of completed, high-efficiency systems are presented to show how they were built and commissioned, with instructor Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance sharing lessons learned so others can avoid repeating them.

Niche Marketing Opportunities—Electrification, Healthy Home & IAQ, Wildfires & Power Outages

Online

Marketing for energy efficiency and home performance contractors often revolves around two overarching themes: indoor comfort and energy bill/incentive savings. But there are ways for companies to differentiate themselves from competitors and reach a growing number of homeowners driven by other motivations. In this LEARN webinar, we’ll talk about how to move your marketing and sales efforts beyond the basics to reach more niche audiences. Topics include: Electrification—multi-stage upgrades, electrification-focused incentives, positioning yourself as a “whole home” contractor, environmental or

National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show

Hyatt Regency Hotel New Orleans, Louisiana

Registration is now open for our 39th annual national conference! This event will be hosted April 7-10 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel In New Orleans, LA. Each year, thousands of contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential energy efficiency gather for the latest industry education and networking.