Enclosure in Detail
Event Description Passive House is an enclosure-first approach that empowers architectural design to drive comfort, resilience, health, and efficiency outcomes. The Passive House enclosure is fundamental to overall building performance […]
Unitary Versus Split Heat Pump Water Heating Systems
Event Description This course introduces the key differences between unitary and split heat pump water heater systems, with a focus on what they are, what they do, and how they […]
Ask the Experts: Heat Pump Water Heater Installations
Event Description This will be an open discussion about Heat Pump Water Heater installations with plumbers, builders, architects, and energy consultants. We will ask participants to share or send in […]
Mechanical Systems in Detail
Event Description This course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Looking at the design and construction of […]
ADU: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates
Event Description As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved […]
Intro to Residential HVAC Systems
Event Description This class is for folks who need to “speak HVAC” but may not have much background with HVAC. This could be homeowners who are shopping for a new […]
Single Family Additions and Alterations: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates
Event Description As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved […]
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About EV’s * (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
Event Description Taught by Robert Fortunato and Nick Brown EV early adopters who have owned 9 EV’s in the last 14 years. They test drove most others on the market, […]
Building for the Future: Preparing for the 2025 Energy Code
Event Description The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, effective on January 1, 2026. This virtual Regional Forum offers an opportunity to delve into the […]
Load Calculation Site Survey Essentials
Event Description A heating and cooling load calculation Is unique to every building. According to the author of the load calculation procedure “The accuracy of the load estimating procedure is […]