Newsletter Archive
August 2024 Newsletter
Developing the Decarbonization Workforce 3C-REN has established a new partnership with SunWork Renewable Energy Projects to offer hands-on heat pump water heater (HPWH) installation training to the Central Coast. This program allows […]
When is an Ag Building Exempt from the Energy Code?
Back when a barn was a barn, the exemption was more obvious; with so many new uses for a barn-type of building in an agricultural setting, it’s important to review details of energy code exceptions.
Watch Out for Limited Hot Water Recirculation Options for Single Family Homes
BY GRANT MURPHY Showcasing a Year of Success and Progress 3C-REN unveils our latest annual report, showcasing a year of progress advancing energy efficiency initiatives across the tri-county region. Our […]
Renters’ Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home
Are you a renter trying to reduce the energy used in your home? Renters have more control over their energy use than you might think.
Watch out for limited Hot Water Recirculation options for Single Family Homes
With the options and requirements for hot water distribution in single family homes, the energy code is balancing the need to save energy and water with the public’s interest in having hot water there when they want it.
Don’t miss triggers for new EV Charging in a Parking Lot project
Since EV charging requirements for residential parking areas was just expanded in the 2022 CALGreen code, this is a good opportunity to review a few key details.
When Title 24 Modeling and HVAC Design Meet- Real World Case Studies
Join Russ King, CEO of Coded Energy Inc., and Nick, an energy consultant, as they make the case why energy consultants should add HVAC design to the services they offer. Title 24 consultants have all the data they need to do HVAC load calculations, and Russ has recently introduced new software that simplifies the workflow to create a Title 24 compliance model and a HVAC load calculation model, but only build a single model.
People’s Self Help Housing – Heat Pump Water Heater
As California moves toward all-electric buildings, heat pump water heaters (HPWH’s) are becoming more popular because they are very efficient and don’t use natural gas. In this 2-minute video, we provide a quick overview of HPWH’s and the parts and pieces of installation.
3C-REN Regional Forum: HERS Raters – The Past, Present, and Future
The 2025 code cycle will see large revisions to the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rating program. To prepare attendees to understand these changes, this virtual forum will first introduce the history of HERS Rating, what the program has accomplished, and why HERS Rating is important for code compliance. With this knowledge, attendees will be ready to learn what changes are anticipated for the 2025 code cycle and how it will impact their work.
