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Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges And Solutions

Online

Part 5 of 5 - December 15, 2023 (12pm - 1:30pm) Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different climate zones in a home. Many customers and contractors newer to heat pumps are drawn to multi-split systems that utilize a single outdoor unit to run multiple air handlers, but there can be unintended comfort sacrifices if not done carefully. In this webinar, we will focus on various approaches to zone control for efficient and comfortable outcomes. We will compare

Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heaters: An Early Look to 120 Volt Products (on demand)

This is a previously recorded lecture presented by Amruta Khanolkar Amruta Khanolkar of the New Buildings Institute will give an overview of the emerging, retrofit ready 120V heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and findings from the California statewide field validation effort. This course will present the retrofit market opportunities and limitations with this emerging 120V HPWH technology. This class is for program managers, engineers, policy makers, installers, and California building jurisdictions. Here are the video timestamps to navigate to your topic

Residential HVAC System Performance & Electrification – Anaheim

NCI Anaheim 2050 S. Santa Cruz St., Suite 1000,, Anaheim, CA, 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

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education

Overview The TECH & ESMAC (ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater Manufacturer Action Council) Heat Pump Water Heater Education includes a TECH overview, ENERGY STAR® overview, and a manufacturers heat pump water heater (HPWH) education session focused on 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. Attending the TECH & ESMAC training is required for upcoming HPWH funds. •

Introduction to the Energy Code

Online

This course provides an overview of the California Energy Code, Title 24 Part 6, including the historic context, organization, resources and overall goals for this current code cycle. Serving as an optional refresher for code officials, architects and builders who will be participating in 2022 energy code classes, or as an introduction for those entering the building industry, this course will provide a strong foundation for design, permitting and compliance. Learning Objectives: Understand what the Building Energy Efficiency Standards code

An Overview of Building Electrification

Irvine City Hall 1 Civic Center Dr., Irvine, Ca

Course Description: Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we look forward to you joining us for an Overview of Building Electrification! This class, the second in a BE series, being offered by the Energy Education Centers (EECs) will expand upon topics introduced in ‘Building Electrification and Me’. Taught by Kavita Rodrigues from the EECs, this class will provide attendees with

TECH Panel Symposium: Good Stewardship of the Panel

Online

This symposium will focus on optimizing and updating electric panels to meet customer needs. Agenda Session 1 Part 1 (9:00AM - 9:40AM PST): Utility Front of Meter Considerations Speakers: Elizabeth Alvarez (SDG&E), Susanna Thompson (SCE), Chad Martin (PG&E) Moderators: Jim Frank, Sandy Fischler-Laube (Energy Solutions) Session 1 Part 2 (9:40AM - 10:05AM PST): Customer Considerations Speaker: Sean Armstrong (Redwood Energy) Moderator: Tom Kabat (Kabat Consulting) Intermission Session 2 Part 1 (10:15AM - 10:55AM PST): Power Efficiency Speaker: Tom Kabat (Kabat

Smart Building Technologies for Energy Efficiency

Energy Resource Center 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, United States

**New Energy Management Series - Be sure to attend all Four Seminars** This seminar complements our "Fundamentals of Effective Energy Management", our "Advanced Energy Management" and our "Smart O&M for High-Performance Buildings" seminars. Plan to attend all Four! Seminar Description: Modern buildings today are equipped with technology-based systems to deliver optimum performance utilizing the least amount of energy. Understand the fundamentals behind these systems and how to apply them in your facility to track and improve building energy performance. Learn how

Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating, Single Family

Online

Electrify My Home provides training based on real-world experience with residential electrification. With hundreds of high-performance projects completed to date, Electrify My Home shares its experience with others in a fast-paced training program that will benefit all parts of your company. We share principles of “Install Small” and “Good Electrification” processes that will keep your customers satisfied while simultaneously optimizing future grid reliability. Only enrolled TECH Clean California Participating Contractor company staff may take this course. Course registration will be

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education

Online

Overview The TECH & ESMAC (ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater Manufacturer Action Council) Heat Pump Water Heater Education includes a TECH overview, ENERGY STAR® overview, and a manufacturers heat pump water heater (HPWH) education session focused on 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. Attending the TECH & ESMAC training is required for upcoming HPWH funds. •

Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating | January 24th – 26th, 2024 | Elk Grove, CA

Slakey Brotehrs 2215 Kausen Dr. #2, Elk Grove, CA, United States

Electrify My Home provides training based on real-world experience with residential electrification. With hundreds of high-performance projects completed to date, Electrify My Home shares its experience with others in a fast-paced training program that will benefit all parts of your company. We share principals of “Install Small” and “Good Electrification” processes that will keep your customers satisfied while simultaneously optimizing future grid reliability. Only enrolled TECH Clean California Participating Contractor company staff may take this course. Course registration will be

Batteries: Options And Implementation For A Building’s Energy Storage System

Online

Whether you’re interested in resiliency and cost savings for a home or simply meeting energy codes for new construction, understanding battery storage is increasingly important for the building industry. In this course, we’ll go over battery types, what’s currently available and what’s on the horizon, how to size a battery for code compliance or other goals, and what to look for in implementation. Learning objectives: Understand different battery types and their applications for buildings Know the process for sizing batteries and when they are