REGISTER 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 […]
REGISTER 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
REGISTER 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, […]
REGISTER This course will cover what Energy Consultants need to know about Quality Insulation Installation (QII) to best their clients meet the Title 24 Energy Code. QII is much more than just doing a good job installing insulation. It requires pre-planning and a lot of coordination between multiple trades. This class will discuss the important […]
REGISTER Attention Plumbers! Come and learn about 3C-REN's new incentive offering that pays contractors $1,000 per project for using a loaner gas water heater while upgrading to a heat pump water heater! Bring your questions!
REGISTER In this course, we’ll cover the basics of the Passive House standard and the specifics as it relates to high performance windows; the design and detailing of Passive house windows; the specific design, modeling, and calculations required to implement passive house windows successfully; and the window installation process. The course will look at the […]
REGISTER Receive 14-hours of Continuing Education Hours and the Accredited Green Appraiser Certification (FREE) Join us to gain a wealth of cutting-edge knowledge, including principles and practices that distinguish green buildings from traditional buildings, methods for appraising high-performance homes, and approaches to solve solar-related valuation problems. Additionally, did you know the secondary mortgage market guidelines […]
REGISTER As California makes the transition to electrification, careful planning will be crucial for existing buildings. This three-part series will cover the importance of electrification planning, how to optimize existing electrical capacity to avoid costly and often unnecessary panel upgrades, selecting the most efficient equipment that will keep homeowners comfortable and happy, and putting together […]
REGISTER As California makes the transition to electrification, careful planning will be crucial for existing buildings. This three-part series will cover the importance of electrification planning, how to optimize existing electrical capacity to avoid costly and often unnecessary panel upgrades, selecting the most efficient equipment that will keep homeowners comfortable and happy, and putting together […]
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 […]
