REGISTER Join 3C-REN and the CEC for the CEC's 2021 Virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival from April 22-April 24.   Over the three days, CEC will also outline and dive deeper into ambitious plans for how our community can meet the urgency of the climate crisis and go all in together on halting the impacts of climate change – rapidly and equitably – through three major efforts:   Reverse: Push for ambitious, equitable zero emissions and zero waste goals…

REGISTER Jump into higher performance building with this introductory course addressing easy ways to design and build for safety, health and cost savings. We will review residential, multi-family and small commercial construction systems, emphasizing both design considerations and implementation in the field. Emphasis will be on the Central Coast and similar climates. Learning Objectives: Understand air tightness, ventilation, and performance metrics. Build awareness of thermal bridging and insulation to improve efficiency. Be able to differentiate window specifications for daylighting and…

REGISTER Description: The energy code can be complicated and confusing. This course will provide a concise explanation of why the energy code was created and why it’s relevant today. We will also explore where the energy code is going. This course will help to breakdown the energy code into digestible pieces and demystify confusing sections. Learning Objectives:  Understand what the energy code is and why you should care Understand what the Building Energy Efficiency Standards are Learn how the energy code will be used in…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…