Register Measured Home Performance is different from other approaches to saving energy and making money in the home improvement industry. The principal difference is the measured results of home performance contracting, as opposed to the hoped for benefits offered by other contracting services. The measured home performance process begins with a thorough examination of the home using diagnostic […]
Register Energy Code Implementation Series Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series, we’ll review the code requirements with a focus on what to include in construction documents to streamline the permitting process and tips for construction to […]
Register Embodied Carbon, the term that identifies the collective impacts of extracting, manufacturing and transporting building materials, is appearing on everything from requests for proposals to the next round of the building code. In this course we’ll provide practical approaches to reducing embodied carbon in residential and commercial projects. Learning objectives: • Understand new Cal […]
Register Proper residential HVAC design has been required by code for many years, but has been poorly enforced. With the new emphasis on heat pumps, proper design is more important than ever. This class will help building departments understand what to ask for and how to check residential HVAC designs to make sure that they […]
Register 3C-REN’s Single Family Home Energy Savings Program has three notable changes to the program design in 2024. Program changes include: No new gas equipment can be submitted into the program as a primary or secondary measure beginning June 1st, 2024. Homes with solar installed within the previous 12 months of the project will be […]
Register Do you know how much energy is used in your home? Want to learn how saving energy can affect you, your home, and our climate? The Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) has partnered with local libraries to provide Home Energy Savings DIY Toolkits and portable Induction Cooktops for your use! Join us at Goleta Valley Library […]
Register In an effort to alleviate the States housing crisis, California passed a series of laws to allow homeowners to utilize their lots for building accessory dwelling units. This session […]
Register Improved health and cognitive performance. Easier Title 24 compliance. Utility bill savings. These are the reasons to consider incorporating Heat Recovery Ventilators & Energy Recovery Ventilators (collectively Recovery Ventilators […]
Register Sessions will provide ongoing support for real estate agents and appraisers on the topics of Efficient, Healthy, Clean-energy Homes. Participants are invited to bring questions, share experiences, and […]
Register This is class 1 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 […]
Register Energy Code Implementation Series Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series, […]
Register This is class 2 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 […]
