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May 2021
Pathways to Achieving ZNE in Residential Dwellings
May 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
REGISTER Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is a whole-house, whole-system approach to mitigating climate change. This hour and a half introduction will show how ZNE buildings reduce dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the rapid pace of climate change. We will cover entry level concepts and goals to achieve a zero net energy home. Learning Objectives: Learn the terminology of a ZNE building so you can communicate with your architect and or workers who do the actual work. Learn the…
Find out more »Higher Performance Building on the Central Coast – All-Electric Construction, Part 1: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling
May 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
REGISTER 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 are quickly becoming the preferred system for heating and cooling, how they work, design considerations, sticking points and solutions, as well as cost variables. Emphasis will be on residential, multi-family and small commercial on the Central Coast or similar climates. Learning Objectives: Be able to explain the benefits of…
Find out more »Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Registry Training
May 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
REGISTER Description:This course explores the advantages of using the online Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Registry to track and verify energy code compliance forms electronically. This course includes a live demonstration of the platform and relevant projects for participating jurisdictions. Attendees are encouraged to bring specific addresses for current projects to help demonstrate the how their projects can best leverage the system.Topics Covered:Overview and fundamentals of the HERS Registry.What projects are required to be in the registry.How to track CF1R,…
Find out more »June 2021
Flexible Dates: Communicating the Value of High Performance
June 1
INTEREST FORM 3C-REN wants to help you cultivate businesses development skills and grow your professional network with a free, 4-session training series. This online, interactive web series teaches you how to get in front of top prospective clients, close the deal --- and, most importantly, increase average revenue and profit through consultative selling. With a small cohort of 5-10 professionals from across the design and construction trades, this series equips you to: Win the business a higher percentage of the time Understand your customer's…
Find out more »Higher Performance Building on the Central Coast – All-Electric Construction, Part 2: Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) and Other Electric Appliances
June 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
REGISTER Gain clarity and expertise on today’s higher performance all-electric construction. Part 2 of our two-part series will focus on heat pump water heaters and other electric appliances. Topics will include why heat pumps are quickly becoming the preferred system for heating water, how they work, design considerations, sticking points and solutions, as well as cost variables. Emphasis will be on residential, multi-family and small commercial on the Central Coast or similar climates. Learning Objectives: Be able to explain the…
Find out more »Green Real Estate Marketing
June 9 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
REGISTER Green Real Estate Marketing Led by Franklin Energy’s Simone Dadsetan, this two-hour Webinar features top marketing tips by an experience real estate professional utilizing proven marketing methods in the practice of green real estate. The focus is on combining tools learned in the NAR Green Designation, combining Utility based programs supporting local energy efficiency goals combined with national or state programs such as energy efficiency financing mechanisms to enhance a REALTOR’S® business and benefit customers at time of transaction.…
Find out more »Mechanical Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider Program (MATTCP) – Quick Start Guide
June 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
REGISTER This course is an introduction to the Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider (ATTCP) program and the certified Acceptance Test Technician (ATT) requirements for lighting controls and mechanical systems. Acceptance testing has been an Energy Code requirement since the 2008 code cycle, but the ATTCP program is the first time that both compliance and enforcement can be systematically performed, documented, and verified. Topics that will be addressed include: why acceptance testing is required in the Energy Code, what role the ATTCP…
Find out more »Mechanical Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider Program (MATTCP) – Quick Start Guide
June 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Regional Forum: Improving Indoor Air Quality through Better Buildings
June 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Regional Forum With threats to indoor air quality from wildfires, viruses, and greenhouse gas emissions, the demand for health-focused building retrofits is greater than ever before. Energy efficiency can act as a tool to decrease indoor air pollution related to combustion, leaky windows, and poor ventilation. During this event, attendees will hear from public health and energy experts about harnessing the nexus between healthy indoor air quality and building better buildings. 3C-REN will provide an overview of energy code requirements, access to funding, and resources, and opportunities for training for building professionals. Forum attendees will also hear about health-focused indoor air quality in practice, highlighting how local projects in the tri-county region have minimized the effects of poor indoor air quality.
Find out more »Understanding CalGreen Requirements for Res & Non-Res Projects
June 17 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
REGISTER Description: We’ll go through the 2019 CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11) requirements for residential and nonresidential projects and discuss documentation submission and compliance review. This course is beneficial for developing a green building project, verifying a project as developer/builder, plan checker, or field inspector to ensure a complying and well-built building. Learning Objectives: Understand CalGreen measures, requirements, and the compliance process for both residential and nonresidential projects. Understand CalGreen voluntary measures and the differences between Tier 1 and Tier…
Find out more »What Energy Consultants Need to Know About HERS Features
June 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
REGISTER Description: This class will cover the various Home Energy Rating Savings (HERS) tests that can modeled using California energy code's "performance" approach, commonly used in new constructions and additions. Before any energy consultant "checks the box and hopes for the best," they need to know about the resulting impacts on the builders and subcontractors in the field. Some HERS measures are easy to pass, while some can be very difficult to pass if not well-planned and coordinated with the…
Find out more »July 2021
Flexible Dates: Communicating the Value of High Performance
July 1
INTEREST FORM 3C-REN wants to help you cultivate businesses development skills and grow your professional network with a free, 4-session training series. This online, interactive web series teaches you how to get in front of top prospective clients, close the deal --- and, most importantly, increase average revenue and profit through consultative selling. With a small cohort of 5-10 professionals from across the design and construction trades, this series equips you to: Win the business a higher percentage of the time Understand your customer's…
Find out more »August 2021
Flexible Dates: Communicating the Value of High Performance
August 1
INTEREST FORM 3C-REN wants to help you cultivate businesses development skills and grow your professional network with a free, 4-session training series. This online, interactive web series teaches you how to get in front of top prospective clients, close the deal --- and, most importantly, increase average revenue and profit through consultative selling. With a small cohort of 5-10 professionals from across the design and construction trades, this series equips you to: Win the business a higher percentage of the time Understand your customer's…
Find out more »September 2021
Flexible Dates: Communicating the Value of High Performance
September 1
INTEREST FORM 3C-REN wants to help you cultivate businesses development skills and grow your professional network with a free, 4-session training series. This online, interactive web series teaches you how to get in front of top prospective clients, close the deal --- and, most importantly, increase average revenue and profit through consultative selling. With a small cohort of 5-10 professionals from across the design and construction trades, this series equips you to: Win the business a higher percentage of the time Understand your customer's…
Find out more »October 2021
Flexible Dates: Communicating the Value of High Performance
October 1
INTEREST FORM 3C-REN wants to help you cultivate businesses development skills and grow your professional network with a free, 4-session training series. This online, interactive web series teaches you how to get in front of top prospective clients, close the deal --- and, most importantly, increase average revenue and profit through consultative selling. With a small cohort of 5-10 professionals from across the design and construction trades, this series equips you to: Win the business a higher percentage of the time Understand your customer's…
Find out more »November 2021
Flexible Dates: Communicating the Value of High Performance
November 1
INTEREST FORM 3C-REN wants to help you cultivate businesses development skills and grow your professional network with a free, 4-session training series. This online, interactive web series teaches you how to get in front of top prospective clients, close the deal --- and, most importantly, increase average revenue and profit through consultative selling. With a small cohort of 5-10 professionals from across the design and construction trades, this series equips you to: Win the business a higher percentage of the time Understand your customer's…
Find out more »December 2021
Flexible Dates: Communicating the Value of High Performance
December 1
INTEREST FORM 3C-REN wants to help you cultivate businesses development skills and grow your professional network with a free, 4-session training series. This online, interactive web series teaches you how to get in front of top prospective clients, close the deal --- and, most importantly, increase average revenue and profit through consultative selling. With a small cohort of 5-10 professionals from across the design and construction trades, this series equips you to: Win the business a higher percentage of the time Understand your customer's…
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