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Crafting High Performance Enclosures: Roofs, Walls, and Floors – Class 3 High Performance Fundamentals Series

REGISTER This is class 3 of 6 in 3C-REN's High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each class.   Building enclosures – the roof, walls, and floor – are the first line of defense between nature and people. Enclosure performance […]

Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater

INTEREST FORM​ 3C-REN has partnered with CalCERTS, Inc. to offer HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rater training for FREE* to qualified candidates across the tri-counties!   As the California Energy Code (Title 24 Part 6) becomes more stringent, HERS Raters are essential to the construction process as trusted third-party reviewers of the performance of a building’s […]

Heat Pump Fundamentals: Space Conditioning and Water Heating – Class 4: High Performance Fundamentals Series

REGISTER This is class 4 of 6 in 3C-REN's High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each class. This series will be hosted twice throughout 2023.    Having gained a solid understanding of high-performance building enclosures from classes 1 through […]

Remodeling—A Great Time to Improve Efficiency and Electrify

A recording can be found here.   REGISTER This class is intended to equip homeowners planning remodeling projects to work effectively with their design and building team to incorporate high-performance goals of efficiency, comfort, electrification, etc.—and avoid common pitfalls. Managing even a simple project can be challenging enough, but when you’re targeting high performance, it […]

National Association of REALTORS Green Designation (Hybrid)

Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS - Jim Keith Education Center 2350 Wankel Way, Oxnard, CA, United States

REGISTER NAR's Green Designation is a two-day program that gives you the solid foundation of skills you need. Free to Members & Non-Members. NAR's GREEN Designation is your two-day passport to becoming a leader in the green real estate industry. The course is a deep dive into high-performance homes, consumer demand, resource-efficient living, and practical […]

The Electrification Path – A Case Study

REGISTER As California begins to electrify, homeowners will each have a unique path to electrification. For some, this means upgrading one appliance at a time; for others, it means replacing them all at once and offsetting with on-site solar. Regardless of the timeline, there are some important planning steps that must take place, as well […]

Modeling All-Electric Homes in the 2022 Energy Code

All-Electric Homes are having their moment, with state policies, incentives, and energy code providing builders, homeowners, and energy consultants a strong nudge toward all-electric designs. We will go over how to model all-electric homes (single family and multifamily) for maximum compliance benefit, including the Variable Capacity Heat Pump (VCHP) compliance credit and Heat Pump Water […]

HERS Registries

Instructor: Russ King, Coded Energy This course will cover one of the most powerful Energy Code compliance tools available: the online HERS Registries and the Project Status Report.  These registries are specifically intended to keep track of all of the compliance documentation, CF1Rs, CF2Rs, and CF3Rs.  This class is intended for building department personnel, permit […]

Passive Design/Build Boot Camp with Emu Passive – Hands On Training and Exam (FREE!)

The Community Arts Workshop 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED 3C-REN is offering a hands-on Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training and Exam through industry leading provider Emu Passive FREE (normally a $2,100 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 […]

Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater

INTEREST FORM​ 3C-REN has partnered with CalCERTS, Inc. to offer HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rater training for FREE* to qualified candidates across the tri-counties!   As the California Energy Code (Title 24 Part 6) becomes more stringent, HERS Raters are essential to the construction process as trusted third-party reviewers of the performance of a building’s […]

Solar PV: Technology and Valuation

Register Appraisers and Realtors will advance their credibility and competency to better serve their clients with solar-powered homes. Newly constructed homes have been required to have solar as of 2020 and existing home installations remain on an ongoing upward trend. How much value does solar add? What is the most essential number we need related […]

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