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A Builder’s Perspective on Zero Net Energy

Register For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike Horgan, owner of Cairn Collaborative has been building comfortable, efficient, ZNE projects for 20 years. In this introductory course, Mike will […]

Building the Future: Electrification Strategies for Electricians

Zoom link provided upon registration

Register Electrification is taking form in California - over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have 6 million heat pumps installed by 2030. The massive infrastructure transition from gas to electric will "spark" giant demand for skilled electricians and presents a unique business opportunity. In this session, Electrify […]

Earn While You Learn: Heat Pump Water Heater Installation

San Luis Obispo: address to be announced San Luis Obsipo, CA, United States

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 […]

Zero Emissions Multifamily Passive House

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 […]

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 […]

Appliances and Energy Storage – Part 5: All-Electric Design and Construction Series

Register All-Electric Design & Construction Series On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straight-forward information on […]

How to Save more Energy at Home with free DIY Toolkits

Solvang Library 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA, United States

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 […]

Regional Forum: SMVCA’s Inaugural Cornhole Tournament

Santa Maria Country Club 505 W Waller Ln, Santa Maria, CA, United States

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 […]

Carbon-Free Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation

Register This is the ENERGY EFFICIENCY class of the series. Do you know? CA policy goals no longer aim for net zero energy. Going forward, it’s all about emissions reductions. CA's building codes and energy policy impact the way homes are built and powered. Homes of the future will be carbon-free! Efficient, all-electric, powered by clean […]

Clean Energy Homes: How Realtors earn stellar referrals while boosting profits

Register Realtors will learn new routes to increased profits as they guide clients to homes that are often superior on several levels: healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, resilient, of higher quality and with lower costs of ownership. They’ll build expertise to realize higher sales prices and commissions, faster marketing times, stronger credibility, and deeper personal fulfillment […]

ZNCD: All-Electric Design & Construction Series – Day 2

RRM Design Group Training Room 3765 S Higuera St # 102, San Luis Obispo, California

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 […]

High Performance Homes: Valuation 2

Register Advancing appraiser training, this class builds on the content of courses 1 & 2, recommended as prerequisites. How & Why: We’ll examine the details of a new all-electric, carbon-free, Passive House, currently under construction. Outcomes: 12 benefits of high-performance homes Health Safety Comfort Quality Durability Aesthetics Energy efficient Water efficient Resilient Costs less to […]

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