REGISTER Event Description Retrofitting of existing multifamily buildings is a central component of the climate action plans of virtually every city in North America. This course will emphasis the selection of energy conservation measures and phasing these measures overtime, while the building is occupied. Topics covered: Passive House EnerPHit, roof insulation, airtightness measures, EIFS and sheathing at exterior or rain screen system, PH certified windows, heating + cooling, VRF’s, high performance ventilation, ERV’s, lighting and more. Learn multiple strategies to…

REGISTER Carbon Free Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation Health and safety are priorities for homeowners, along with efficiency. High performance homes deliver these plus comfort, durability and quality. Clean energy, CARBON FREE homes deliver these benefits with reduced emissions. CA's building codes and energy policy impact the way homes are built and powered. Homes of the future are here today and they’re carbon-free! How will the new requirements impact their market value and the way these homes are represented in sales…

REGISTER Heat Pump Water Heaters for Energy Code (E + A + A) As heat pump water heaters become more popular, building departments need to be able to identify HPWHs on compliance documentation and in field, as well as understand how to enforce compliance with the 2019 California Energy Code. Learning Objectives: Understand the fundamentals of unitary (individual) heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) Be able to identify HPWHs in the field Understand the energy code requirements for unitary HPWHs Become…

REGISTER High Performance: Selling High Performance Homes Realtors will learn a new route to increased profits as they guide clients to homes that are more healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, of higher quality and have lower costs of ownership. Those who’ve experienced living in a high-performance home treasure their homes! They testify to the quality of life and costs savings and the proof grows progressively stronger over time! These clients become even more than a good referral but advocates; one of…

REGISTER Taking the High Road: Preparing our Region’s Workforce for Quality Jobs in Energy Efficiency Continue the discussion and ask your follow-up questions with a speaker meet and greet after the event from 11:00 - 11:30 am. Event Description A skilled workforce with mastery of building science and energy efficiency not only strengthens the construction industry, but just as importantly opens the door to high quality careers for first-time and early career job seekers and those transitioning careers. With an…

REGISTER High Performance: Selling High Performance Homes Realtors will learn a new route to increased profits as they guide clients to homes that are more healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, of higher quality and have lower costs of ownership. Those who’ve experienced living in a high-performance home treasure their homes! They testify to the quality of life and costs savings and the proof grows progressively stronger over time! These clients become even more than a good referral but advocates; one of…

REGISTER Advanced: Selling High Performance Homes For SLO Builders Event Description This session will build on the content of 3 courses that will be delivered in the 3C-REN series for RE Pros prior to this offering and recommended as prerequisites: 10/5 - Solar PV: Technology and Valuation 10/26 - Carbon Free Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation 11/10 - Selling High Performance Homes Attendees will expand their knowledge of why and how new high performance homes are superior to their standard code-built…

REGISTER Advanced: Valuation of High Performance Homes for Appraisers Event Description This session will build on the content of 3 courses that will be delivered in the 3C-REN series for RE Pros prior to this offering and recommended as prerequisites: 10/5 - Solar PV: Technology and Valuation 10/26 - Carbon Free Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation 11/10 - Selling High Performance Homes Attendees will expand their knowledge of why and how new high performance homes are superior to their standard code-built…