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SUMMARY:Carbon Smart Construction Happy Hour: Energy/Water Nexus
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJoin 3C-REN\, AIA Santa Barbara\, and the Central Coast Green Building Council for Carbon Smart Construction\, a new series of green building happy hours bringing together people from across the building and design community. \nEach event offers a chance to grab a drink\, connect with colleagues and new faces\, and dig into a different topic related to building better\, healthier\, and more sustainable buildings. From embodied carbon and bio-based materials to high-performance\, all-electric construction\, the series explores the ideas\, materials\, and practices shaping the future of building on the Central Coast. \nThis event is part of the Carbon Smart Construction series. \nEvent Description \nReducing the use of water in buildings\, especially hot water\, is known to be an effective strategy for minimizing energy use and the carbon impacts of building operations. In this presentation\, 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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nBe able to describe the energy-water nexus\nQuantify indoor and outdoor water use for different project types\nIdentify and compare water saving strategies\nBuild awareness of recycled water options through specific examples\n\nLearning Units \n1 AIA LUs approved for this course \nInstructors  \nMichelle Zimney\, In Balance Green Consulting \nNatasha Elliot\, Sweet Smiling Landscape Design
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/energy-water-nexus/
LOCATION:CEC’s Environmental Hub\, 1219 State Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T090000
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SUMMARY:High-Performance Homes: Valuation 2
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nAdvancing appraiser training\, this class builds on the content of courses 1 & 2\, recommended as prerequisites. \nHow & Why: We’ll examine the details of a new all-electric\, carbon-free\, Passive House\, currently under construction. \n12 benefits of high-performance homes: \n\nHealth\nSafety\nComfort\nQuality\nDurability\nAesthetics\nEnergy efficient\nWater efficient\nResilient\nCosts less to own.\nLower greenhouse gas emissions\nMarket value\n\nClass exercises: Appraisers will practice application of knowledge gained in the 3-Course series to valuation questions pertaining to the example house. \nLearning Objectives \n\nGain comprehension of high-performance assets and their benefits\nDescribe 12 benefits of high-performance homes\nBe equipped with key questions to ask about comparables\nAppraisers will further develop their expertise\, gain practice in application\, and enjoy group discussion of appraisal approaches and challenges as we consider a real\, in-progress construction project\n\nTarget Audience \nExperienced Appraisers \nLearning Level \nIntermediate and Advanced \n*Course is designed for those familiar with valuation principles \nContinuing Education Credits \n3 hours BREA\, BOE \nInstructor \nDebra Little\, Ajo \nCourse Location  \nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/high-performance-homes-valuation-2-3/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T130000
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Homes: How Realtors earn stellar referrals while boosting profits
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nRealtors 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 in their work. Those who’ve experienced living in a high-performance home treasure their homes! They testify to the quality of life and cost savings\, and this proof grows progressively stronger over time! These clients are even more than a good referral\, they’re advocates; one of the most valued assets any sales professional can have. Building on courses #1 & 2\, attendees will increase comprehension of why and how CE homes are outstanding. There’s a strong business case for Realtors! As they guide their buyers and sellers to CE homes\, they’re supporting their client’s best interests as well as the environment’s. Every house makes a difference! \nLearning Objectives \n\nReferral Gold: Earn the strongest-ever referrals from extraordinarily happy clients\nExpand profit potential with the business opportunities of guiding clients to CE homes\nInform clients about benefits\, features\, and higher market values\nImprove selling effectiveness with compelling sales strategies and tools\nIncrease visibility of assets and benefits in listings and tour materials\nApply the whole-human approach to resonating with customers\n\nTarget Audience \nRealtors\, & Sales Teams of Builders\, Developers\, Related Associates \nLearning Level \nBeginner\, Intermediate\, Advanced \nContinuing Education Credits \n4 hours DRE \nInstructor \nDebra Little\, Ajo \nCourse Location  \nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/clean-energy-homes-how-realtors-earn-stellar-referrals-while-boosting-profits-4/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260914T203254Z
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SUMMARY:Carbon Smart Construction Happy Hour: Green Building Construction Tour
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJoin 3C-REN\, AIA Santa Barbara\, and the Central Coast Green Building Council for Carbon Smart Construction\, a new series of green building happy hours bringing together people from across the building and design community. \nEach event offers a chance to grab a drink\, connect with colleagues and new faces\, and dig into a different topic related to building better\, healthier\, and more sustainable buildings. From embodied carbon and bio-based materials to high-performance\, all-electric construction\, the series explores the ideas\, materials\, and practices shaping the future of building on the Central Coast. \nThis event is part of the Carbon Smart Construction series. \nEvent Description \nJoin us for a behind-the-scenes look a low carbon ADU construction. This all-electric 2-bedroom project showcases several high performance strategies\, including: \n\nCopper Home Charlie induction range\nMiele ventless heat pump dryer\nMitsubishi ducted heat pump air handler & condenser\nRheem Heat pump water heater\nWhole-home ERV\n(1) 265gal rain harvesting tank & (1) 130gal rain harvesting tank\nExterior wall insulation: Bibs\nInterior wall insulation: Rockwool\nRoof ceiling insulation: Blown-in dense pack cellulose\nAdhero 3000 WRB and adhero door & window flashing\n\nArchitect: Dennis Thompson \nBuilder: Allen Construction \n  \nLearning Units \n1 AIA LU approved for this course \n 
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/green-building-construction-tour/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara – Location provided upon registration\, Santa Barbara\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T120000
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SUMMARY:Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nHomeowner interest in our capacity to control indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed. Ventilation has been elevated from bathrooms to main living areas\, from a few seconds of exhaust to continuous delivery of fresh filtered air. Concerns around the ability to shelter in place during extreme events range from far-flung rural areas to cities. \nAir pollutants like respiratory viruses and wildfire smoke can be prevented from entering and overwhelming a home. \nThe certainty of a steady supply of clean\, filtered air would mean fewer days missed from school and sports activities along with better grades for our kids\, increased performance at work for adults\, reduced medical expenses\, and positive impacts on our local economies. Health insurance companies acknowledge this and are more frequently investing in energy upgrades\, particularly in low-income housing\, as a risk reduction; proven to be more cost-effective than the expenses of emergency room care and illness. \nMany efficiency improvements go beyond energy savings\, they also make homes healthier and more resilient during power losses\, fires\, and extraordinary weather. \nIt’s also possible that an efficiency project if not installed correctly\, can cause health problems. \nThe EPA\, in response to new research and the escalation in interest and concerns\, has created a new department – “Energy Plus Health”. \nDo assets that result in home resiliency and occupant health contribute to market value? What does the market tell us? \nRE pros pursuing expertise in Clean Energy Homes will advance their knowledge of potential improvements in home health and resiliency resulting from common efficiency improvements\, expanding their credibility as expert guides for their customers. \nCourse Highlights \n• How common efficiency assets improve health and resiliency \n• Home performance elements vital to indoor air quality \n• Healthy Housing Principles \n• Smoke infiltration prevention \n• Case studies of homes that survived wildfires \n• Examples of resiliency in power losses \n• Considerations in marketing and valuation \nLearning Objectives \n• Comprehend the beyond-energy benefits of efficiency assets \n• Understand what to look for in inspections and interviews \n• Accurately describe specific efficiency assets and how they deliver health and resiliency \n• Communicate beyond-efficiency benefits in appraisal reports and listings \n• Enhance your communication effectiveness with real stories of people who have experienced health improvements and tests of resiliency \nAudience \n• Experienced appraisers \n• Agents \n• Homeowners \n• Contractors \nLearning level: Novice-advanced RE pros \nInstructor: Debra Little
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/health-and-resilience-of-clean-energy-homes-3/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260902T180918Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Solutions for Energy Code Compliance:  Central Coast Conversation with the CEC
DESCRIPTION:Register \n \nJoin 3C-REN and the California Energy Commission (CEC) in San Luis Obispo for an in-person forum offering a unique opportunity for the Central Coast building community to help shape the future of energy code compliance in California. \nLocal building departments staff\, architects\, designers\, engineers\, sustainability professionals\, ECC Raters\, energy consultants\, builders\, contractors\, and other building-industry partners are invited to: \n\nHear directly from the CEC about their ongoing compliance initiatives and why it matters to building projects on the Central Coast.\nLearn from other Central Coast professionals about common challenges and approaches that are working.\nDiscuss systematic and recurring problems involving plans\, documentation\, permitting\, construction\, verification\, and inspections.\nShare ideas for making compliance clearer\, more consistent\, and less burdensome while supporting affordability\, sustainability\, and better-performing buildings.\nConnect directly with 3C-REN team members\, CEC staff\, building departments\, and industry peers.\n\nThis collaborative forum is a unique opportunity to provide meaningful feedback directly to the CEC and 3C-REN to highlight regional needs and local priorities. \nFollowing the presentations\, attendees will have the opportunity to continue the conversation and engage directly with CEC & 3C-REN staff and/or network with fellow attendees over lunch. \nDoors open at 9:00 AM. Complimentary coffee\, pastries\, and lunch will be provided. \nLearning Objectives \n\nExplain the CEC’s current energy code compliance initiatives and how regional stakeholder inputs will inform future compliance evaluation and assistance efforts.\nExplore how energy code compliance can support energy efficiency\, resilience\, occupant comfort\, affordability\, and broader sustainability goals.\nCompare practical energy code compliance challenges faced by Central Coast jurisdictions and industry professionals to improve code interpretation\, project delivery\, and code enforcement.\nIdentify CEC\, 3C-REN\, and regional resources that can support consistent and effective energy code compliance.\nContribute regional priorities and recommendations for improving statewide compliance strategies and support.\n\nLearning Units \n\n3.0 AIA LUs pending for this course\n0.30 ICC CEUs pending for this course\n3.0 CEA CEUs pending for this course\n\nAgenda \n9:00 AM – Doors open: Check-in & Welcome Refreshments \n9:30 AM – Forum begins \n12:30 PM – Networking Lunch \n1:30 PM – Forum ends \nAdditional Information \nFree parking is available in the adjacent lot. Please park only in unmarked spaces. Do not park in spaces designated or marked for the County Veterans Service Office. Enter the event through the doors located along Grand Ave. \n \nChoose a sustainable way to get to the event! Attendees who take public transportation\, carpool\, walk\, or bike will be entered into a giveaway for a chance to win a prize courtesy of SLO Rideshare. \n \nBy attending a 3C-REN event\, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed\, filmed\, or otherwise recorded. These materials may be used by 3C-REN and its partners for program-related communications\, including websites\, social media\, presentations\, reports\, and other promotional or educational materials\, without additional notice or compensation. 3C-REN will not sell or license your image\, likeness\, or recordings to unrelated third parties for commercial purposes.
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/collaborative-solutions-for-energy-code-compliance/
LOCATION:San Luis Obispo Veteran’s Hall\, 801 Grand Ave\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T190906Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency with Grid-tied Solar & Battery
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nThis course is designed for forward-thinking home and business owners\, builders\, and architects who want to take control of their energy future and build truly resilient buildings. Renewable energy systems with solar and battery at home have two major benefits: (1) store the solar generation for use during high-priced times of day; and (2) keeping power to your home when the grid is down. The utility cost savings from load shifting benefit gets most of the attention\, but the resiliency in case of blackouts could be just as valuable. This course evaluates solar and battery systems with resiliency as the main focus and economics as a key consideration. \nYou’ll discover how to correctly size batteries (where most systems fail)\, prioritize critical loads\, and ensure your solar actually works during an outage. We will use case studies of homes and businesses keeping the power on in case of blackouts to understand the benefits through real-world examples. Homes can keep life-saving medical equipment running in case of a grid outage. Businesses can continue to serve their communities in case of a natural disaster. We’ll also cover emerging opportunities like virtual power plants\, smart panels\, and vehicle-to-home integration—turning your building into a high-performance energy asset\, not just a consumer. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the benefits of renewable energy systems consisting of solar and battery storage\nLearn how to configure batteries so that critical loads are powered for days\, not hours\nAnalyze 24-hour to multi-day outage conditions\, including seasonal solar variability\, to ensure systems perform under worst-case conditions\, not just ideal average assumptions.\nUse case studies to examine what use cases most benefit from grid-tied solar and storage\n\nLearning Units \n1.5 AIA LUs pending for this course \nInstructors  \nNick Brown\, Build Smart Group \nRobert Fortunato\, ForStrategy Consulting \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/resiliency-with-grid-tied-solar-battery/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T130000
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SUMMARY:Ask The Experts: HVAC Design
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nThis is an office-hours style open discussion about HVAC design. \nWe’ll start with an overview of best practices when designing a residential HVAC system\, and then dive into general questions from the audience! \nOur expert won’t leave you out in the cold or put you in the hot seat. The goal is always to provide a comfortable\, safe environment to learn. \nInstructor \nJudy Rachel\, Home Performance Pro \nJudy Rachel specializes in single family home audits and HVAC system designs\, guiding homeowners through performance and energy efficiency home retrofits. \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/ask-the-experts-hvac-design/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T190000
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SUMMARY:Renewable Energy\, Storage\, and Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nAs energy codes and interest in electrification come together\, the winning combination of renewable energy and energy storage work together to reduce pollution\, improve affordability and\, importantly\, boost resiliency in emergencies that may lead to power outages. We’ll review the background and drivers of distributed energy generation and storage and review some new technologies and approaches to meeting a project team’s goals. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the drivers for increasing distributed PVs and battery storage for individual projects and neighborhoods\nDifferentiate between terms including distributed energy storage\, ‘microgrids’\, islanding\, grid-tied\, demand response and behind-the-meter / in-front-of-the-meter\nReview key design features of batteries to inform system selection and sizing\nUnderstand factors impacting upfront and long-term system costs\, including time of use and options for managing renewable energy and battery use.\n\nLearning Units \n1 AIA LU approved for this course \nInstructors  \nJennifer Rennick\, In Balance Green Consulting \nCash Upton\, Central Coast Green Building Council
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/renewable-energy-storage-and-resiliency/
LOCATION:Mission Audio Video\, 1910 De La Vina Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T130000
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SUMMARY:Ventilation 101
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nVentilation 101 will cover the fundamentals of ventilation and will provide information to enable learners to achieve the following learning objectives: \nLearning Objectives \n\nArticulate why tighter construction means residential buildings need ventilation\nIdentify and articulate the pros and cons of the three types of ventilation currently available: supply only\, exhaust only and balanced ventilation\nDescribe the factors to consider when planning for a home’s ventilation system\n\nInstructors  \nEric Fenno – WestCoast Efficiency LLC \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/ventilation-101/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T160000
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SUMMARY:Checking Residential Load Calculations and Duct Design
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nLoad calculations and duct design have been required by the code for many code cycles but few building departments know what to ask for or how to check it\, therefore enforcement has been very poor. This class will help building department understand the importance of asking for load calcs and duct design as required by code. It will help them understand what is required and how to verify that it is reasonable and accurate. \nLearning Objectives \n\nReview the overall energy code compliance process including prescriptive and performance approaches.\nUnderstand how HVAC fits into the overall compliance of homes.\nUnderstand the code requirements for residential load calculations and duct designs.\nUnderstand how to plan check and field inspect load calculations and duct designs.\nBe familiar with the best practices for energy code compliance.\n\nLearning Units \n\n2.0 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course\n0.2 ICC CEUs pending for this course\n2.0 CEA CEUs pending for this course\n\nInstructors  \nRuss King\, Coded Energy \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/checking-residential-load-calculations-and-duct-design/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T204239Z
CREATED:20260914T204239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T204239Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Ventilation and Airtightness
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nBring your questions about airtightness and ventilation\, whether they’re general or tied to a specific project. This open discussion is a chance to explore airtightness strategies and materials\, ventilation system design\, centralized versus decentralized HRVs\, and how tighter construction affects comfort\, indoor air quality\, and overall building performance. \nWhether you’re working through a challenging detail\, comparing ventilation approaches\, or simply trying to understand how to build tighter homes without compromising fresh air\, bring your questions and learn from real-world examples and experience. \nNo pressure and no hot seat. The goal is a relaxed\, supportive conversation where you can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and talk through practical solutions. \nLearning Units \n1 AIA LU pending for this course \nInstructors  \nEric Fenno\, WestCoast Efficiency LLC \nEric Fenno brings extensive hands-on experience in high-performance building through his work with Small Planet Supply and now WestCoast Efficiency. He specializes in ventilation strategies\, HRV and ERV systems\, airtightness\, low-carbon building approaches\, and the coordination of building systems in both new construction and retrofit projects. \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/ask-the-expert-ventilation-and-airtightness/
LOCATION:CA
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