Register Event Description PHN's Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics, review of typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insulation, and new, innovative PH products. It is crucial when working on Passive House buildings to properly install components, understand how to correctly implement design […]
Register Event Description Inflation Reduction Act Part 3: Pairing IRA funds with Real Estate Loans and Go Green Programs IRA funding is coming, bringing huge potential for energy-efficiency upgrades at an affordable cost. By understanding the programs coming, you can help clients maximize their savings - on both their installation costs and utility bills. Learning […]
Register Event Description Do you want higher performance at lower costs? Every decision that increases pipe length decreases efficiency and adds costs. Right-sizing pipes and water heaters is essential. Integrating air source heat pump water heaters into high performance homes can be challenging. This session will do a deep dive into the essentials. Bring the […]
Register Certification as a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) or Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) signifies that a consultant understands the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) and understands broader energy efficiency issues, is committed to providing quality service to clients, and that he/she has made a commitment to conduct business in an ethical […]
Register Event Description This is an office-hours style open discussion about high-performance building enclosures with Home Performance Pro Judy Rachel. We'll be talking insulation, windows, air sealing, blower door testing, and the gap between minimum energy code compliance and high-performance standards. We'll start with an overview of high-performance building enclosures, and then we'll dive into […]
Register Event Description Join 3C-REN on August 27th at Standard Plumbing in Oxnard for an exciting opportunity to connect and grow! The 3C-REN team will be on-site to share workforce development opportunities; exclusive incentives tailored to contractors in the region and provide answers to Energy Code questions Learning Objectives Discover how you can enhance your […]
Register Event Description Heat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers, clients, and others on these differences to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. This webinar will outline best practices for system operation of ducted and ductless mini-splits, unitary heat pumps, and […]
Register Join Emu Passive for a panel discussion with experienced Passive House Builders, and learn how to lay out successful strategies for cost-effective, high performance projects. We’ll have a chance to discuss priorities, challenges, and opportunities for different types of projects: commercial and multifamily, as well as single family, ADUs, and retrofits. Can't get […]
Register Event Description Take a look behind the scenes of how an energy performance model is developed using Energy Pro and California’s Building Energy Code Compliance (CBECC) software. We’ll review what components for assemblies, mechanical systems, lighting, HERS and other factors go into a model and what variables influence compliance. If you’re looking to improve […]
Register Event Description Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable. This training offers experience and strategies for providing DHW in multifamily projects. As a result of this training, learners will be able to: Learning Objectives Identify the design considerations which should be included […]
Register NAR Green Day 1: The Resource-Efficient Home - Retrofits, Remodels, Renovations, and New Home Construction Wednesday, September 17 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The session looks at why consumer demand for these homes is increasing and how both the homes and consumer expectations impact the market. The course prepares real estate professionals to […]
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 the same way. Modern buildings should still incorporate passive strategies, including daylight and ventilation, but they need a new spin on the implementation to account […]
