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Home Assessments for Decarbonization – Class 6: High Performance Fundamentals Series

REGISTER 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 […]

Energy Performance for ZNC Operations: Zero Net Carbon Design Series

REGISTER 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 […]

All-Electric Options for Tiny Homes & ADUs

SLO Guild Hall 2880 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

REGISTER 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, […]

Passive House Designer/Consultant Certification

Santa Barbara City College, West Campus Center Room 106 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara

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 […]

Preparing For Home Electrification

REGISTER 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 […]

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series – 2022 Energy Code Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

REGISTER 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 […]

Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater

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 […]

Recovery Ventilators: Energy Savings and Compliance Credit in the 2022 Energy Code

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 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 […]

Multifamily All-Electric Case Study

REGISTER 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 […]

Multifamily All-Electric Case Study

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 […]

The Case for Practical Home Performance Electrification

REGISTER 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 […]

Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: Zero Net Carbon Design Series

REGISTER 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 […]

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