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Register Event Description This class will cover a basic introduction into the thermodynamics that make heat pumps so efficient. Whether used for space heating or water heating, heat pumps can […]

Register Event Description As 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, […]

Register Event Description 3C-REN residential and commercial incentives are back! Register to learn about program changes for 2026 and how 3C-REN incentives can support upgrades like heat pump HVAC systems, […]

Register Event Description  If you’re new to the energy code (Title 24 Part 6) and looking for a place to start, or just wanting a refresher, this is the class […]

Register Event Description This course introduces the key differences between unitary and split heat pump water heater systems, with a focus on what they are, what they do, and how they can be used in new or retrofit building applications. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the advantages, challenges, and considerations for selecting the […]

Register Event Description Sorting through tables and reading the fine print in the energy code may get you the specific language of the code, but what does that really mean in practice? In this series, we’ll walk through key components for each building occupancy type, providing sample details, photos of installations and potential pitfalls to […]

Register Event Description This course will provide an overview of how the 2025 California Title 24, Part 6 code addresses Passive House concepts. We will examine the basic principles, methodology, and performance targets of Passive House, focusing on electrification goals and their relationship to the updated California codes. The class will illustrate the goals, strategies, […]

Register Event Description Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH’s) are favored by the energy code, and increasingly by building owners, for their energy efficiency, cost effectiveness and contribution to better indoor air quality, but implementation in the field may not be so clear cut. We’ll hear the builder’s perspective on tips for HPWH design, selection and […]

Register Event Description Sorting through tables and reading the fine print in the energy code may get you the specific language of the code, but what does that really mean […]

Register Event Description This is an office-hours style open discussion about heating and cooling load calculations. Bring your questions about load calculations procedures, specific and general.  Ask about data collection […]

Register The Santa Barbara Contractors Association, in partnership with 3C-REN, Electrify My Home, Ferguson, and Santa Barbara Clean Energy, invites you to an engaging evening designed specifically for building professionals […]

Register Event Description Insulation and air sealing are critical aspects of construction, contributing to improved energy performance, reduced operating costs, greater indoor air quality and resiliency during a wildfire emergency. […]