Higher Performance Building on the Central Coast, All Electric Construction, Part 1: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling

Gain clarity and expertise on today’s higher performance all-electric construction. Part 1 of our two-part series will focus on heat pumps for space conditioning. Topics will include why heat pumps […]
QII For Contractors

In the 2019 California Energy Code, QII (Quality Insulation Installation) changed from a credit measure to prescriptive measure, meaning it sets the target for compliance. QII is a protocol for […]
The Building Blocks of Passive House Performance

In this introductory course you will learn about Passive House and how it fits with other sustainable initiatives in our efforts to mitigate the Climate Crisis. Learning Objectives:
Electrification and the 2019 Energy Code

As the Energy Code continues to encourage all electric construction, builders and jurisdictions alike must pivot to understanding all electric design and how buildings are impacted by code. Join us […]
HRV and ERV Basics

Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be […]
Heat Pump Water Heaters for Energy Code (Private Sector)

Description: We’ll walk through the basics of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) for homes and provide critical compliance information for the California Energy Code 2019 Residential Standards. We’ll cover why […]
Air Sealing for New and Retrofit Buildings Pt. 2

The tightness of a building’s envelope to air infiltration is one of the key components to achieving Zero Net Energy. Instructor Terry Nordbye will use real world case studies to […]
Air Sealing for New and Retrofit Buildings Pt. 1

The tightness of a building’s envelope to air infiltration is one of the key components to achieving Zero Net Energy. Instructor Terry Nordbye will use real world case studies to […]