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 all of the other compliance documents: CF1R, CF2Rs, and CF3Rs. The Project Status Report generated by the registry is probably the single most valuable tool […]
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 air quality, embodied carbon and much more. In this course, we’ll focus on the non-residential sections of the code, providing examples of implementation and highlighting […]
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 their full potential in terms of efficiency, capacity, longevity, and customer satisfaction. We'll cover how they work, the range of models available on the market, […]
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 help clarify Energy Code requirements, compliance forms, modeling approaches, and energy modeling software. Bring your questions and real-world project challenges! The conversation will be guided […]
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 steps of the design process: Collecting information about the house. Performing load calculations (Manual J) Selecting equipment appropriate to the load calculations (Manual S) Design […]
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 Event Description With the growing occurrence of devastating wildfires, there's an imperative to make buildings fire-safe and resilient. Passive House can support a clear pathway to achieve these goals. The class will review the latest science on wildfires and building safety, including the interplay among building structure, the surrounding landscape, community, and the Passive […]
Register Event Description Join Electrify My Home’s Larry Waters for an interactive “Ask the Experts” session focused on one of the biggest challenges in heat pump and home electrification sales: overcoming objections. Whether attendees are hearing pushback from skeptical customers, struggling to clearly communicate the value of heat pumps, or working through their own questions […]
