3C-REN

Water Heating Distribution Best Practices - Class 4: High Performance Fundamentals Series
2023-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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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.

Do you have any customers who wait a long time to get hot water somewhere in their house? Do you know someone who is frustrated watching the water run down the drain while waiting when outdoor watering is restricted due to drought? Have you ever wondered why a shower sometimes feels wimpy and what you can do about it without adding a boost pump? And, given the trend toward decarbonization, how do you pick a water heater that will provide customer satisfaction and be energy efficient? Would you like to know how to solve these and related problems in existing buildings and prevent them in new ones? We will discuss the answers to these and other questions during this fast-paced class.

Learning Objectives

After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Identify the causes underlying occupants’ number one hot water complaint (it takes too long for hot water to get from a water heater to fixtures) and what can be done to fix the problem in existing homes and prevent it in new ones.
Describe the value of the IAPMO Water Demand Calculator to right-size the plumbing in single-family and multifamily dwellings.
Assist homeowners in selecting replacement water heaters that will meet their household needs as well as State climate goals.
Summarize the variables that need to be evaluated when replacing an existing non-heat pump water heater with a heat pump model.

2 AIA LU’s available for this course
Instructor:
Gary Klein, Gary Klein & Associates

Targeting Zero Net Carbon Design: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
2023-05-23 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
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The Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) Series, will begin with the background and an overview of carbon in the building industry, then focus content on energy performance and renewable energy, water-savings as energy-savings, embodied carbon, and finally regenerative design.

The courses have been developed to fulfill the new California requirement for architects to have five hours of ZNCD education as part of their license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.
There are 1.0 HSW|LUs available for Class 1, we encourage you to register for the rest of the series for the full 5 hours of learning units.
Class 1: Targeting Zero Net Carbon
Design
How do we move beyond “zero net energy” to a true zero net carbon? This course provides an overview of carbon’s role in the building industry, the key drivers for targeting reductions, and an overall approach to evaluating both embodied and operational carbon.
Learning Objectives:

Define zero net carbon and its relationship to zero net energy
Understand the fuel mix of the power grid and how it influences California’s energy code
Identify common tools and standards for evaluating carbon emissions and sequestration
Differentiate between operational and embodied carbon, and identify key mitigations

Instructors:

Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting
Michelle Zimney, In Balance Green Consulting

If interested, you can sign-up for the following classes. All classes are scheduled from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

5/23: Targeting Zero Net Carbon
6/20: Energy Performance for Zero Net Carbon Operations
7/18: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus
8/31: Reducing Embodied Carbon
9/19: Regenerative Design in Practice

Inflation Reduction Act Part 3: Pairing IRA funds with Real Estate Loans and Go Green Programs
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom link provided upon registration
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Inflation Reduction Act Part 3: Pairing IRA funds with Real Estate Loans and Go Green Programs

IRA funding is coming, bringing huge potential for energy-efficiency upgrades at an affordable cost. By understanding the programs coming, you can help clients maximize their savings – on both their installation costs and utility bills.

Learning Objectives:

Conventional loan-stacking strategies for clients with IRA funds
HUD and FHA program opportunities for income-qualified clients to combine energy-efficiency improvements with IRA funds to lower home ownership costs
Statewide grants and loan opportunities to help clients finance energy-efficiency improvements in their home purchases

Instructors:
John Shipman, Franklin Energy
Lauren Bell, Franklin Energy

Stop Your Pool From Draining Your Wallet!
2023-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
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Is being a pool owner driving up your energy bills? 3C-REN can help! Replace your pool pump with an energy efficient model at up to 75% off local contractor pricing with help from 3C-REN incentives. During our one hour webinar we will discuss options for more efficient pool pumping, cleaning, and heating. Justin Lie from Energy Pool will help you plan for your pool upgrade projects. Local pool contractors and their customers will join the call to share local projects and advice and to answer your questions.

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series - 2022 Energy Code Single Family
2023-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
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Description
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Single Family (new, additions and alterations) for code officials, building safety, and building department staff. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process.
This is the second course in a series of 2022 Energy Code classes developed for the Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapters.
Learning Objectives

Understand the organizational changes to the 2022 Energy Code
Identify Big Pictures Goals of the California Energy Commission and how those goals influence changes.
Recognize key updates including building envelope, lighting, mechanical and DHW systems, renewable energy and storage and field verification.
Be able to access resources for energy code questions.

Learning Units
0.10 ICC CEU pending for this course
Instructors
Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting

Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater
2023-06-01, 2023-07-01, 2023-08-01 | CA
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 major energy-using appliances.
Candidates will learn to conduct the following tests to verify the performance of various building systems:

Duct Tests
Blower Door Tests
Quality Insulation Installation (QII)
Fan Efficacy/Watt Draw
Refrigerant Charge Verification
Solar System Verification
And more!

HERS certification has several tracts depending on the individual’s focus. Pathways include:

HERS Residential Alterations
HERS New Construction
HERS Solar
HERS II – Whole House Rater + CA RESNET
HERS Nonresidential

A high school diploma or GED is recommended for enrolling in this training opportunity. For more information about what a HERS Rater does, visit WWW.CALCERTS.COM to find a detailed course listing, definitions, resources, job qualifications, and more.
To sign up for this training fill out the interest form. 3C-REN staff will follow up to schedule a short discussion about your experience and career trajectory.
*3C-REN will fully pay for training in partnership with CalCERTS, Inc. Candidates will be responsible for any field house and EPA 608 examination fees, which typically range from $200 to $325. Exams include: HERS Residential Alterations Compliance Fieldhouse and EPA 608 Universal Certification Core and Type II. These exams are required to become a HERS Rater in California and to handle refrigerants (EPA 608). In addition, 3C-REN will require candidates to complete a brief bi-annual survey for one year, detailing their experience after the class.

Heat Pump Fundamentals: Space Conditioning and Water Heating - Class 5: High Performance Fundamentals Series
2023-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
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This is class 5 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 3 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals series, participants are well-prepared for this class, which will provide a foundation in the use of heat pumps for both space conditioning (heating and cooling) and water heating. The class will cover what a heat pump is and explain why heat pumps are essential elements of high performance buildings. Special attention will be paid to refrigerants: how heat pumps use them, how to avoid leaks through proper installation, and why it’s important to avoid leaks due to the damage they can cause to contractor profitability and the planet. An overview will be provided to aid in selecting, sizing, installing, and commissioning heat pump equipment, so that it performs as intended.
Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Describe in lay language what a heat pump is, its benefits, and how it works;
Describe the environmental consequence of releasing small quantities of refrigerant to the atmosphere;
Define heat pump performance metrics and variables that differentiate different models;
Explain the process of sizing and selecting a heat pump;
List, in order, the steps for installing and commissioning a heat pump.

2 AIA LU|HSW available for this course
Instructor:
Dan Perunko, Balance Point Home Performance

Good Electrification for Solar Contractors: New Business Opportunities
2023-06-06 15:30 - 17:00 | CA
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The residential energy market in California is quickly transforming towards electrification. This transformation presents an enormous business opportunity for solar contractors, especially in light of recent NEM policy changes. Electrification of home appliances (switching from gas to electric) is a perfect pairing with clean energy generated from solar. This webinar will teach you about best practices for “Good Electrification” and highlight opportunities for solar contractors to add new services to their repertoire. It will also arm you with the information necessary to begin speaking to your customers about electrification with more confidence.
Learning Objectives:

Note how many heat pumps California aims to have installed by 2030
Name two reasons why right-sized inverter heat pumps are advantageous
Explain why electrification of home appliances is a good pairing with solar installations
Describe why helping your customers with an electrification roadmap is useful

1.5 AIA LU’s available for this course

Instructors:
Larry Waters, Electrify My Home
Alex Sloan, Electrify My Home
Instructors:

Larry Waters, Electrify My Home
Alex Sloan, Electrify My Home

Inflation Reduction Act Part 4: Homeowner and Homebuyer Decarbonization Strategies Utilizing IRA Funds
2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom link provided upon registration
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Inflation Reduction Act Part 4: Homeowner and Homebuyer Decarbonization Strategies Utilizing IRA Funds

IRA funding is coming, bringing huge potential for energy-efficiency upgrades at an affordable cost. By understanding the programs coming, you can help clients maximize their savings – on both their installation costs and utility bills.

Learning Objectives:

Use IRA funds to help pay for energy-efficiency improvements
Learn strategies to help sellers utilize IRA funds to get more for their home and sell their home faster
Learn how IRA funds can lower your buyer’s true cost of homeownership, while helping them have a healthier and more comfortable home from day one

Instructors:
John Shipman, Franklin Energy
Lauren Bell, Franklin Energy

Acceptance Testing and Commissioning for Nonresidential
2023-06-08 09:30 - 11:00 | CA
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Description
This course focuses on Commissioning as required by Title 24, Part 11, and Acceptance Testing as required by Title 24, Part 6. We’ll review background of the code, the logistics of implementation and the specific requirements for non-residential construction.
Learning Objectives

Understand the CALGreen and Energy Code compliance process for Commissioning and Acceptance Testing for nonresidential projects.
Become familiar with what forms and documents are needed and at what phase of a project.
Identify key individuals that must participate for success.
Learn tools and best practices for submitting and reviewing compliance documentation.

Learning Units
1.5 AIA LU pending for this course
0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course
Instructors
Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series - 2022 Energy Code Multi Family
2023-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
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Description
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Multi Family (new, additions and alterations) for code officials, building safety, and building department staff. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process.
This is the third course in a series of 2022 Energy Code classes developed for the Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapters.
Learning Objectives

Understand the organizational changes to the 2022 Energy Code
Identify Big Pictures Goals of the California Energy Commission and how those goals influence changes.
Recognize key updates including building envelope, lighting, mechanical and DHW systems, renewable energy and storage and field verification.
Be able to access resources for energy code questions.

Learning Units
0.10 ICC CEU pending for this course
Instructors
Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting

Home Assessments for Decarbonization - Class 6: High Performance Fundamentals Series
2023-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
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This is class 6 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.

This class is designed to prepare building practitioners, who have basic to advanced knowledge of residential building, to assist homeowners on their pathways to electrification. We will cover all phases of the assessment process from understanding homeowner goals and setting expectations, through a methodical investigation and documentation of existing conditions and potential issues, to proposing and prioritizing solutions and offering implementation resources. A homeowner questionnaire template, existing condition form, and annotated electrification resource directory will be included as class handouts.

Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Estimate a homeowner’s anticipated future electrical loads
Identify equipment strategies to help minimize electric load additions
Guide homeowners in developing a comprehensive, prioritized electrification plan
Direct homeowners to credible, informative electrification resources

2 AIA LU|HSW available for this course
Instructor:
Ann Edminster, Design AVEnues

Energy Performance for ZNC Operations: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
2023-06-20 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
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The Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) Series, will begin with the background and an overview of carbon in the building industry, then focus content on energy performance and renewable energy, water-savings as energy-savings, embodied carbon, and finally regenerative design.

The courses have been developed to fulfill the new California requirement for architects to have five hours of ZNCD education as part of their license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.
There are 1.0 HSW|LUs available for class, we encourage you to register for the rest of the series for the full 5 hours of learning units.
Class 2: Energy Performance for ZNC Operations
This course covers best practices for reducing operational carbon by optimizing energy performance, designing for all-electric and right-sizing renewable energy and storage.
Learning Objectives:

Understand how to lower operational carbon through best practices for high performance
Identify resources to right-size on-site renewable energy and energy storage systems
Discuss emerging trends in heat pumps for space conditioning and water heating
Learn ‘stories from the field’ from all-electric case studies

Instructors:

Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting
Michelle Zimney, In Balance Green Consulting

If interested, you can sign-up for the following classes. All classes are scheduled from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

5/23: Targeting Zero Net Carbon
6/20: Energy Performance for Zero Net Carbon Operations
7/18: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus
8/31: Reducing Embodied Carbon
9/19: Regenerative Design in Practice

All-Electric Options for Tiny Homes & ADUs
2023-06-22 11:30 - 13:00 | SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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See and experience one example of an all-electric tiny home. Learn about options for insulation, water and space heating, cooktops, washer/dryers, solar, storage and more. Get hands on with relevant equipment, review example pricing, availability and associated benefits & as relevant, issues (e.g. noise of appliances in small space; venting necessary in small space, peak loads use if off grid; etc.)
Offered in partnership with Smart Share Housing Solutions.

Passive House Designer/Consultant Certification
2023-06-26 09:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 | Santa Barbara City College, West Campus Center Room 106, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, 93109
Interest Form is Currently Closed

The Passive House Network (PHN) Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) course is the premier Passive House professional training for architects, engineers, consultants, developers, policymakers, and more. The course is supported by the 30-year history of global technical leadership of the Passive House Institute.
3C-REN is proud to offer PHN’s Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course for FREE (normally a $1,900 value) for tri-county professionals. The 5-day training will be held in-person in Santa Barbara. The exam is included. The exam often occurs a number of weeks after the course to allow for further review and study. The exam is only offered remotely online.
This course is for all building professionals in the tri-county region: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers working in the design and construction of new build and retrofit Passive House buildings.
Complete the interest form (currently closed) ASAP to apply for your space. Space is limited. Registration is first come, first serve with equal spaces reserved per Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo County. Confirmed registrants will be sent a link to enroll with PHN’s training portal.
Highlights:

5 consecutive days of in-person instruction. Participants must be able to attend all 5 days. Lunch is not provided.
7 additional e-learning modules.
Thorough grounding of critical aspects of Passive House design and construction.
Receive a 5-year registration as an internationally accredited CPHD/C after passing exam.
For all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers and more.
35 AIA|LU’s available for this training

Designation:
The designation “Designer” is reserved for architects, engineers and similarly specialized building professionals. The “Consultants” designation is for non-specialized professionals and others. A more detailed guideline can be found here.
Tentative In-Class Schedule:
Day 1: Introduction to Passive House principles, with an in-depth look at enclosure insulation & thermal bridging: principles, calculations, details, systems and components.
Day 2: Enclosure airtightness and windows: principles, calculations, details, systems and components.
Day 3: Ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidification and domestic hot water: principles, calculations, details, systems and components.
Day 4: PHPP energy model and calculating building energy balance.
Day 5: Retrofits, economics, certifications and exam preparation.
Online Modules:
Seven online modules to reinforce and expand on the classroom work, completed at the participant’s pace:

Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Spot the Mistakes
Module 3: True or False
Module 4: Energy Calculations
Module 5: Economics
Module 6: Designing a Passive House
Module 7: PHPP + Units

Materials for Training:

A digital copy of the manual will be sent to participants prior to the start of the training.
Access to 7 online modules.
PHPP software – current version of the PHPP energy model will be provided and registered to participants for use in class – and any subsequent professional work. A hard copy manual will be shipped to the participant.

Location:

Santa Barbara City College, West Campus Center Room 106

Preparing For Home Electrification
2023-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
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Homeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired to electric-powered appliances). When done correctly, home electrification brings a plethora of benefits including better air quality, improved comfort, lower environmental footprint, and in many cases quieter operation.

The path to going all-electric can take many forms. For some, this means upgrading one appliance at a time; for others, it means replacing them all at once and offsetting electrical loads with on-site solar. Regardless of the timeline, there are some important planning steps that should take place related to electrical panel optimization, appliance location, and considerations for maximizing efficiency.

In this webinar, you’ll hear from Larry Waters, who will provide guidance to help you plan for your electrification journey. Larry is an HVAC industry veteran who’s installed nothing but heat pumps since 2015.
3C-REN staff will also join to help you access all available incentives to make electrification affordable.

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series - 2022 Energy Code Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
2023-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
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Description
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for code officials, building safety, and building department staff. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process.
This is the fourth course in a series of 2022 Energy Code classes developed for the Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapters.
Learning Objectives

Understand the organizational changes to the 2022 Energy Code
Identify Big Pictures Goals of the California Energy Commission and how those goals influence changes.
Recognize key updates including building envelope, lighting, mechanical and DHW systems, renewable energy and storage and field verification.
Be able to access resources for energy code questions.

Learning Units
0.10 ICC CEU pending for this course
Instructors
Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting

Recovery Ventilators: Energy Savings and Compliance Credit in the 2022 Energy Code
2023-07-12 09:30 - 11:00 | CA
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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 or RVs) into your next high-performance home project.

Nick Brown, the instructor installed his first RV in his home during COVID, when his daughter and two friends did their schoolwork from the office together. CO2 levels spiked in the early afternoon in that room, because only Title 24 minimum mechanical ventilation was designed into the house. He solved the problem by installing a Heat Recovery Ventilator and has advocated for these systems ever since. The new All-electric ADU he built has one, as well, and we will draw on these experiences and data gathered from these units to better understand these mechanical ventilation systems and their benefits.

We will also go over how to add an RV to a Title 24 compliance energy model and the change in energy use that results. We’ll present various configurations of RVs, including through-the-wall paired units, packaged HRVs and packaged ERVs, and various ducting options.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the basics of how Recovery Ventilators (RVs) work to improve indoor air quality in homes and reduce heating and cooling energy use
Learn the energy code requirements for mechanical ventilation and how RVs produce a Title 24 compliance credit
Model a case study home using RVs and examine the energy use in various configurations
Hear best practices for specifying and installing RVs

Learning Units:
1.5 AIA LU pending for this course
0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course

Instructor:
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group

Multifamily All-Electric Case Study
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
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This event has been postponed.
Join us on Thursday, July 13th to find out how the Tri-County Regional Energy Network’s (3C-REN) Multifamily Home Energy Savings program can help property owners and managers reduce energy and maintenance costs, improve the comfort and retention of tenants, and earn rebates for making energy efficient upgrades.
Hear from the owner of a 10-unit property in Santa Barbara whose recent project earned over $41,000 in 3C-REN rebates.
The program provides no-cost energy consulting, technical assistance, and energy efficiency rebates for eligible multifamily properties throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Contact 805-724-0709 or multifamily@3C-REN.org with any questions about the program or the event.

Multifamily All-Electric Case Study
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
This event has been postponed.
Join us on Thursday, July 13th to find out how the Tri-County Regional Energy Network’s (3C-REN) Multifamily Home Energy Savings program can help property owners and managers reduce energy and maintenance costs, improve the comfort and retention of tenants, and earn rebates for making energy efficient upgrades.
Hear from the owner of a 10-unit property in Santa Barbara whose recent project earned over $41,000 in 3C-REN rebates.
The program provides no-cost energy consulting, technical assistance, and energy efficiency rebates for eligible multifamily properties throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Contact 805-724-0709 or multifamily@3C-REN.org with any questions about the program or the event.

The Case for Practical Home Performance Electrification
2023-07-14 08:00 - 10:00 | CA
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The best outcomes for heat pumps and home electrification come through careful planning and incorporation of multiple facets of a building. Understanding the intersection of energy efficiency and performance is critical to ensuring comfort, low operational costs, and avoidance of major grid infrastructure upgrades.
This webinar will focus on the interdependence of building systems and how addressing multiple components of a home through phased or integrated upgrades is optimal and easily achievable.

Learning Objectives:

Define the air barrier, pressure boundary, and thermal boundary
Explain two ways “box swapping” a heat pump for an existing furnace can go wrong
Explain the importance of performing complete load calculations
List two of the top four areas of focus for proper heat pump installations

2 AIA LU’s available for this course
.20 ICC CEU’s available for this course

Instructors:
Larry Waters, Electrify My Home
Alex Sloan, Electrify My Home

Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
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The Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) Series, will begin with the background and an overview of carbon in the building industry, then focus content on energy performance and renewable energy, water-savings as energy-savings, embodied carbon, and finally regenerative design.

The courses have been developed to fulfill the new California requirement for architects to have five hours of ZNCD education as part of their license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.

There are 1.0 HSW|LUs available per class, we encourage you to register for the rest of the series for the full 5 hours of learning units.

Class 3: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus

Reducing the use of water for buildings, especially hot water, has been shown to be more effective in reducing in energy use than many strategies that focus on lighting and HVAC. In this course, we’ll review the energy-water nexus and provide examples of water-use reduction through indoor fixture and equipment choices, landscape design and graywater systems.

Learning Objectives:

Be able to describe the energy-water nexus
Quantify indoor and outdoor water use for different project types
Identify and compare water saving strategies
Build awareness of recycled water options

Presenters include:

Jennifer Rennick, AIA, Certified Energy Analyst
Andy Pease, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Michelle Zimney, LEED AP BD+C, LFA, CPHC

If interested, you can sign-up for the following classes. All classes are scheduled from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

5/23: Targeting Zero Net Carbon
6/20: Energy Performance for Zero Net Carbon Operations
7/18: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus
8/31: Reducing Embodied Carbon
9/19: Regenerative Design in Practice

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series - 2022 Energy Code Nonresidential
2023-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
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Description
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Nonresidential for code officials, building safety, and building department staff. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process.
This is the fifth course in a series of 2022 Energy Code classes developed for the Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapters.
Learning Objectives

Understand the organizational changes to the 2022 Energy Code
Identify Big Pictures Goals of the California Energy Commission and how those goals influence changes.
Recognize key updates including building envelope, lighting, mechanical and DHW systems, renewable energy and storage and field verification.
Be able to access resources for energy code questions.

Learning Units
0.10 ICC CEU approved for this course
1.0 AIA HSW pending for this course
Instructors
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting
Grant Murphy, In Balance Green Consulting

Heat Pumps for Homeowners – Products & Selection
2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
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Heat Pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred HVAC and water heating technology. California has a goal for 6 million installed heat pumps by 2030, and state plans indicate that new gas furnace and water heaters will not be permitted after 2030.
While the path forward for heat pumps seems clear, many homeowners are looking to become more familiar with the technology. How do they work, what options are available, and what works best for different homes and for the central coast climate? In this webinar, you’ll hear from Larry Waters, who will answer all these questions and more! Larry is an HVAC industry veteran who’s installed nothing but heat pumps since 2015.
3C-REN staff will also join to help you access all available incentives to make electrification affordable.

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series - CalGreen Overview and 2022 Changes
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
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Description
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the California Green Building Standards (CalGreen) and will review changes in the 2022 code. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process.
This is the sixth and final course in a series of 2022 Energy Code classes developed for the Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapters.
Learning Objectives

Understand CAL Green compliance process for residential and nonresidential projects, highlighting changes in the 2022 code.
Become familiar with CAL Green mandatory measures and green building benefits of each.
Understand Tier 1 and Tier 2 options.
Learn tools and best practices for submitting and reviewing compliance documentation.

Learning Units
0.10 ICC CEU approved for this course
1.0 AIA HSW CEU approved for this course
Instructors
Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting

Induction Cooking Demonstration Series
2023-08-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Come see what induction cooking is all about!
The Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) is partnering with Southern California Edison to bring induction cooking demonstrations to Ventura County.​
​Join us to learn more about cooking with cleaner energy, the features and benefits of induction technology, and how to check one out yourself to test at home. ​This event is free and light refreshments will be provided! Find a cooking demo near you and register today!
Register here for the following locations:

August 3rd (2:00-3:00PM), Foster Library
August 4th (12:00-1:00PM), Prueter Library

Breaking Barriers - Energy Friendly Permitting (Regional Forum)
2023-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
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Energy efficiency and electrification projects have become a focus across the state. Permitting is a necessary step to ensure we are meeting our goals, but is also a significant barrier.
In this virtual forum, we will have speakers share best practices and strategies for permitting processes, which may include transitioning to online permitting, virtual inspection, energy friendly permit programs, and more. Speakers will also address common challenges to permitting for electrification, e.g. setbacks, noise levels, panel sizing/utility pushback.
Join 3C-REN in identifying obstacles, solutions, and resources for our region through facilitated discussion.
