Events

Register Event Description We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in […]

Register Event Description This class teaches you how to use the ECC (formerly HERS) Registry to track the status of all of the ECC tests and inspections, as well as […]

Register Event Description The California Green Building Standards, or CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11), is a wide-ranging code covering aspects of site design, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, water efficiency, indoor […]

Register Event Description Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California. This free training will prepare your plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and achieve […]

Register Event Description Join us for an office-hours style open discussion focused on energy code compliance and performance modeling. This interactive session gives participants direct access to experts who can […]

Register Event Description This class will cover the basics of residential HVAC design following the industry standard and code-referenced ACCA Manuals J, S and D. It will discuss the four […]

Register Event Description Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an important part of supporting Health & Safety for multifamily dwelling units, and the 2025 Energy Code establishes new Mandatory requirements for IAQ ventilation in multifamily buildings. Additional prescriptive standards now also apply to multifamily IAQ in support of energy efficiency and Health & Safety. Join us […]

Register Event Description Learn what the critical details are that make the difference between an accurate load calculation versus the rule of thumb guesstimate used by so many HVAC companies. Manual J myths, mysteries and truths will be revealed to attendees of this session. Learning Objectives Gain knowledge of the critical details needed to create […]

Register Event Description Under the new 2025 energy code, HERS rating is now called Energy Code Compliance (ECC), but regardless of the name change, the 3rd-party verification process is still a great way to improve energy performance and meet the Title 24 Energy code. In this two-part course, we’ll cover what architects and builders need […]

Register Event Description Working through specific examples, we’ll help project teams identify strategies that have the highest impact for improving energy efficiency, comfort and indoor healthy environments in renovations and additions. Beginning with a focus on client needs and incorporating occupant goals, a high-performance remodel may be phased or done all at once, may focus […]

Register Event Description Join us for an office-hours style open discussion focused on permitting requirements for heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) and solar installations. This interactive session provides direct access to an industry expert who can help clarify general permitting processes, answer project-specific questions, and address common challenges encountered by contractors, designers, installers, and building […]

Register Join 3C-REN, AIA Santa Barbara, and the Central Coast Green Building Council for Carbon Smart Construction, a new series of green building happy hours bringing together people from across the building and design community. Each event offers a chance to grab a drink, connect with colleagues and new faces, and dig into a different […]