Efficiency First California

Leveraging Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding to Improve Building Financial Performance
2023-04-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar will provide an overview of improved and modified tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that can improve the economics of residential new construction with energy efficient and clean energy upgrades. Topics to include Section 48/48E commercial credit, Section 179D commercial credit, Section 25D residential credit, and more. The practical application of IRA incentives continues to unfold and this webinar will provide a starting point for industry to understand its current state.

Residential HVAC System Performance & Electrification
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-27 | NCI Anaheim, 2050 S. Santa Cruz St., Suite 1000,, Anaheim, CA, 92805, United States
Learn to apply ASHRAE 221-compliant testing to heat pump systems and qualify for Enhanced TECH Incentives. This National Comfort Institute training package includes a two-day advanced certification in Residential System Performance and a special half-day training focused on applying your knowledge and skills to residential HVAC electrification. This training program provides the keys to delivering true system performance with real-world lessons and hands-on training. Open to contractors and technicians in the state of California who are enrolled in TECH Clean California.
Includes lunch, beverages, and snacks.

VIRTUAL | Green Marketing Roundtable | BayREN
2023-04-24 10:00 - 11:00
Green Marketing Roundtable: Session 1 Monday, April 24th | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
“Green Eileen” will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals through various proven marketing techniques and tips she has used successfully in her own Green Real Estate Business over the years, to help attendees develop and enhance their green real estate marketing practices. In this fun and fast-paced program, Eileen will be answering the question, “I have my NAR Green Designation. Now what?”
Dig into the Green Resources website to see the resources available.
Learn how to incorporate these resources into your business.
See how to set up your profile.
Review the links in the student manual.
Collaborate on how this information can be best utilized.

Commissioning Heat Pump Systems: The All Electric Building - Part 5 of 5
2023-04-21 08:30 - 12:30
Part 5 of 5 – April 21, 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.

Passive House Series: Passive House Case Studies and Examples
2023-04-20 12:30 - 14:00
This class will look at specific building examples, covering a broad spectrum of building types and architectural styles in multiple climate zones. We’ll review details to understand the building science behind each project. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the broad applicability of Passive House for all building types and climates.

New & retrofit,
Historic restoration,
Commercial & complicated.

Multifamily Electrification 101
2023-04-19 09:30 - 11:00
Building electrification is advancing quickly with over 40 California jurisdictions adopting reach codes to advance electrification, which is critical to meet our local and state goals. In this class, we will discuss the benefits of electrification and the current policy and code considerations, provide an overview of what should be considered in an all-electric multifamily project (both new and retrofit), and explore technologies for electrification for all end uses, as well as the role of solar PV and electric vehicles. Come learn about what it takes to have a successful retrofit or new construction multifamily electrification project.

How to Design and Build High-Performance Walls
2023-04-19 09:00 - 11:00
California’s 2022 Title 24 Residential Energy Code all but requires high-performance walls with exterior insulation while higher-performance home designs, like Passive House, requires continuous exterior insulation. This class examines how to design and build high-performance wall assemblies that deliver energy efficiency, reduce space conditioning loads, and do not lead to water or moisture failures. Presenter Steve Easley will delve into the best installation practices for air barrier/sealing to meet and exceed building codes.

Understanding Heat Pumps
2023-04-18 09:00 - 11:00
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
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
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
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
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.
