Installing Heat Pumps: Lessons from the Field
Heat Pumps are a big part of the solution to meeting California’s climate goals in buildings. In plain terms, they’re reversible air conditioners and have been around for over 100 years. This […]
Introduction to Passive House Retrofits
The Passive House Institute developed EnerPHit certification standards to accommodate the realities of existing old buildings, where foundations, party lines, historic preservation, cost, and other factors make a typical Passive […]
Reducing Embodied Carbon: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
The Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) Series, will begin with the background and an overview of carbon in the building industry, then focus content on energy performance and renewable energy, […]
Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series – CalGreen Overview and 2022 Changes
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the California Green Building Standards (CalGreen) and will review changes in the 2022 […]
Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series – 2022 Energy Code Nonresidential
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Nonresidential for code officials, building safety, […]
Addressing the Energy Water Nexus: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
The Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) Series, will begin with the background and an overview of carbon in the building industry, then focus content on energy performance and renewable energy, […]
The Case for Practical Home Performance Electrification
The best outcomes for heat pumps and home electrification come through careful planning and incorporation of multiple facets of a building. Understanding the intersection of energy efficiency and performance is […]
ICC Chapter Energy Code for ADUs
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) […]
Zero Net Carbon Design Series – Class 2: Energy Performance for ZNC Operations
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Multi Family (new, additions […]
ICC Chapter Energy Code for Multifamily
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Multi Family (new, additions […]