Apply Here 3C-REN is offering a hands-on Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training and Exam through industry leading provider Emu Passive FREE (normally a $2,350 value) to contractors and tradespersons who are residents of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura County. Find more details about the Certified Passive House Tradesperson hands-on training and exam by […]

Register On this tour, you’ll have an inside look at all-electric green buildings that are energy efficient and powered completely or in part with renewable energy, reducing their carbon footprints. The tour will cover one commercial building and three residential projects in San Luis Obispo.  If you’re thinking about decarbonizing your home or office, this is […]

Register Event Description The building industry will need to electrify buildings at a fast pace if cities and counties are to meet their goals for reducing Carbon emissions. One of the obstacles commonly cited for keeping status quo gas systems in place is limited space in the electric panel serving the building. We will cover […]

Register This is an in-person course, provided in partnership with the AIA California Central Coast Chapter.  8:30 AM - 11:00 AM  Doors open at 8:00 AM for coffee, snacks and networking  Event Description On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share […]

Interest Form Event Description 3C-REN has partnered with SunWork Renewable Energy Projects to offer hands-on heat pump water heater (HPWH) installation training opportunities to licensed contractors and employees of licensed contractors. Participants will earn $300 while they learn about the equipment, sizing, siting, and installation best practices as they work alongside a skilled contractor. We […]

Register Event Description This course is an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings that teams want to build, and families want to live in. Learning Objectives Describe the 5 principles of Passive House. Outline design and construction milestones for Passive House multifamily building. Describe approaches to efficient […]

Register Event Description A free workshop for both homeowners and renters who are interested in learning about lowering energy usage in the home. The program will review the latest in energy saving tips, as well as specifically demonstrate how to use materials in tool kits available for checkout from the local public libraries. 3C-REN’s DIY […]

Register Event Description Contractors and other interested building professionals are invited to join 3C-REN at the Santa Maria Valley Contractor Association’s Cornhole Tournament on October 25, 2024! 3C-REN is proud to co-sponsor this event to provide attendees an opportunity to network, build business connections, and learn about 2025 Energy Code updates. 3C-REN will be hosting […]