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DIY Home Energy Savings Event (Saticoy Library)
2021-10-27 15:30 - 16:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Saticoy Library, 1292 Los Angeles Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
3C-REN and the Ventura County Library have partnered to bring you the DIY Home Energy Savings Toolkit. The toolkit includes tools, equipment and a guide to help you save energy and increase the comfort of your home.
The kit has free items for you to keep like LED light bulbs, a showerhead, water-saving faucet aerators, electric outlet gaskets, weatherstripping, and water leak detection dye tablets; and tools you’ll return like an infrared laser thermometer and a Kill-A-Watt meter.
Join the event at Saticoy Library on October 27th from 3:30 – 4:15 pm for an interactive demonstration of the kit, to ask your questions to a home energy expert, and to learn about general home performance principles and other sustainability programs in our area.
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Instructors:

Javier Saucedo, VCREA

Home Energy Savings Public Close-out
2021-10-22 09:00 - 10:00
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Join 3C-REN to learn about and ask questions related to the close-out of the current Home Energy Savings program.

CEA/AEA Exam: Southern California
2021-10-15 07:30 - 17:00 | GovCtr_Map
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Certification as a Certified Energy (CEA) or Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) signifies that a consultant understands the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) and has an understanding of broader energy efficiency issues, is committed to providing quality service to clients, and that he/she has made a commitment to conduct business in an ethical fashion. Because CEAs have also made a commitment to ongoing educational requirements, attending advanced industry training puts them on the cutting edge.

Certified Energy Analysts (CEAs) are individuals who have demonstrated their mastery of the Residential and/or Nonresidential California Energy Standards through the following steps.

Pass the appropriate two-part (Multiple Choice and ACM Modeling) CEA Exam for Residential and/or Nonresidential.
Have verified experience and/or education and other certifications related to Title 24 compliance work.
Participate in a Professional Practices Workshop (PPW), sponsored by CABEC.
Attend at least nine hours per year of continuing education training.

Since energy consultants are not regulated by the state, CABEC designed the CEA to be a statement of an energy consultant’s working knowledge and understanding of the California Energy Efficiency Standards. When an energy consultant is a Certified Energy Analyst it is a statement to a building department, builder, architect, or homeowner of the professional skills and knowledge of that energy consultant. This certification has become a highly regarded symbol of expertise within the industry and with regard to Title 24 in California.

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Parking in Lot H (Preferred) & Lot I

Efficient Yields Tri-County: Automation & Controls Best Practices for All Cultivation Environments
2021-10-14 13:30 - 15:30
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Efficient Cannabis Cultivation to Increase Profit & Productivity: Automation & Controls Best Practices for All Cultivation Environments
Learn how environmental control systems managing lighting, HVAC, and water processes are crucial for growers to achieve maximum yields in all cannabis production environments. Understand how automation of resource-consuming systems can drive competitive performance by improving efficiency and productivity to increase profits.
Topical areas include:

Compete & Comply to Maximize Profit & Productivity
Retrofitting Buildings and Systems for Cultivation
Compliance with Title 24, Part 6 Energy Code
Resilient CEA Facility Design: Energy Choice
Energy Planning
Demand Management for Cultivation Facilities
Resource Benchmarking
Key Performance Indicators for Cannabis
Net Zero Carbon Cannabis

Target audience: Cultivators, Operations & Facility Staff, Design & Construction Partners, Property Owners, Utility & Government Representatives.

CEA/AEA Exam: Central California
2021-10-14 07:30 - 17:00
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Certification as a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) or Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) signifies that a consultant understands the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) and has an understanding of broader energy efficiency issues, is committed to providing quality service to clients, and that he/she has made a commitment to conduct business in an ethical fashion. Because CEAs have also made a commitment to ongoing educational requirements, attending advanced industry training puts them on the cutting edge.

Certified Energy Analysts (CEAs) are individuals who have demonstrated their mastery of the Residential and/or Nonresidential California Energy Standards through the following steps.

Pass the appropriate two-part (Multiple Choice and ACM Modeling) CEA Exam for Residential and/or Nonresidential.
Have verified experience and/or education and other certifications related to Title 24 compliance work.
Participate in a Professional Practices Workshop (PPW), sponsored by CABEC.
Attend at least nine hours per year of continuing education training.

Since energy consultants are not regulated by the state, CABEC designed the CEA to be a statement of an energy consultant’s working knowledge and understanding of the California Energy Efficiency Standards. When an energy consultant is a Certified Energy Analyst it is a statement to a building department, builder, architect, or homeowner of the professional skills and knowledge of that energy consultant. This certification has become a highly regarded symbol of expertise within the industry and with regard to Title 24 in California.

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3C-REN Multifamily Home Energy Savings Program Launch
2021-10-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom link provided upon registration
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3C-REN is celebrating the launch of its new Home Energy Savings program for multifamily housing.
Hear about the program’s offerings from staff and industry experts.
The Multifamily Home Energy Savings program works with property owners and managers directly to identify and provide rebates for optimum energy improvements for tri-county multifamily properties over 5 units.
Join 3C-REN, industry-leading experts, and community members to discuss how you can receive no-cost assessments, technical assistance, and rebates on multifamily properties throughout the tri-county area.
Learn more about how the new 3C-REN Multifamily Home Energy Savings program is working to lower barriers and bring energy savings to our region’s residents.

DIY Home Energy Savings (Virtual Event)
2021-10-07 18:00 - 18:40
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3C-REN and the Ventura County Library have partnered to bring you the DIY Home Energy Savings Toolkit. The toolkit includes tools, equipment and a guide to help you save energy and increase the comfort of your home.

The kit has items for you to keep like LED light bulbs, outlet gaskets, weatherstripping, and water leak detection dye tablets; and tools you’ll return like an infrared laser thermometer and a Kill-A-Watt meter.

Join this event for a demo of the kit, to ask your questions, and to learn about general home performance principles and other sustainability programs in our area.
Instructors:

Javier Saucedo, VCREA

Ventilation 101
2021-10-05 09:00 - 10:30
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Description: Ventilation 101 will cover the fundamentals of ventilation and will provide information to enable learners to achieve the following learning objectives:

Articulate why tighter construction means residential buildings need ventilation
Identify and articulate the pros and cons of the three types of ventilation currently available: supply only, exhaust only and balanced ventilation
Describe the factors to consider when planning for a home’s ventilation system.

Audience: Architects, designers, general contractors, other new and existing building professionals.
Instructor(s):

Albert Rooks, Small Planet Supply

1.5 AIA Continuing Education Credits (CES) are available for this training.

Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater
2021-10-01, 2021-09-01, 2021-08-01
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.

Flexible Dates: Communicating the Value of High Performance
2021-10-01, 2021-09-01, 2021-08-01, 2021-07-01, 2021-06-01
INTEREST FORM​
3C-REN wants to help you cultivate businesses development skills and grow your professional network with a free, 4-session training series.​
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This online, interactive web series teaches you how to get in front of top prospective clients, close the deal — and, most importantly, increase average revenue and profit through consultative selling.​
With a small cohort of 5-10 professionals from across the design and construction trades, this series equips you to:​

Win the business a higher percentage of the time​
Understand your customer’s buying motivations​
Position your products and services as solutions​
Take advantage of the shifting market opportunities​

Each week, participants test out new strategies and report back on what worked and what did not. Receive instructor coaching and peer feedback to successfully expand the energy-efficiency related segment of your business and increase profitability. Please fill out the interest form above to receive more information and discuss if this opportunity is right for you.
Instructor:
Jay Gentry, Con-Com-T Inc. & Passive House California​

All About ADU's for Real Estate Professionals
2021-09-29 09:00 - 13:00
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To meet the growing demand of states and municipalities creating programs and incentives that reward Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)-style development, professionals need to be prepared to help homeowners and developers understand energy code requirements and energy efficiency opportunities, as well as general considerations like site selection, development process, costs of development, and return on investment.

Learning Objectives:

Learn what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible
Understand what is involved in the approval process to build an ADU
Learn taxation, valuation and financing options for ADU
Become familiar with ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, garage conversion)
Learn how to build an energy-efficient and energy code-compliant ADU
Discover resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more)
Get answers to your ADU-specific questions and network with other professionals on this specialized topic

Audience: REALTORS, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Inspectors
Instructors:

Simone Dadsetan, Franklin Energy
John Shipman, Franklin Energy

Outliant Test Sept21
2021-09-25 09:00 - 10:00
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This is an internal QC test.
Instructors:

Sabbir Ahmed, Outliant
Erica Helson,County of Ventura
Ian Logan, Ian Logan Household Account
Sabbir Ahmed, Sabbir Ahmed Household Account
Outliant Newb Test, Outliant

DIY Home Energy Savings (Hill Road Library)
2021-09-23 13:00 - 13:40 | Hill Road Library, Ventura (In-Person), 1070 S. Hill Rd, Ventura, 93003
IN-PERSON EVENT
3C-REN and the Ventura County Library have partnered to bring you the DIY Home Energy Savings Toolkit. The toolkit includes tools, equipment and a guide to help you save energy and increase the comfort of your home.
The kit has items for you to keep like LED light bulbs, outlet gaskets, weatherstripping, and water leak detection dye tablets; and tools you’ll return like an infrared laser thermometer and a Kill-A-Watt meter.
Join this event for a demo of the kit, to ask your questions, and to learn about general home performance principles and other sustainability programs in our area.
No need to register for this event. Find location details below.

2019 Nonresidential CEA Exam Preparation Workshop
2021-09-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
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Description:
This half-day course helps energy consultants prepare to take the both the multiple-choice and the modeling portions of the Nonresidential Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) and Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) exams for the 2019 Energy Code, which are administered through CABEC.
The session includes key information about how the exam was developed and exam-taking tips, an overview of exam competencies and objectives, sample questions and study resources for the multiple-choice portion and — for the modeling portion — information how your model will be scored, strategies to help you assess a project for modeling, tips for organizing take-offs and guidance on how to check modeling results for errors and resolve common mistakes.
This class also provides participants with a sample project to complete on your own, including plans, take-offs, and solution model (BLD and RIBD) files.
Instructors:

Brian Selby

Brian is a Principal at Selby Energy, Inc., where his primary role is delivering energy code training for the Energy Code Ace Title 24 Essentials courses. He also provides Title 24 consulting services for residential and commercial projects.

Chandra Apperson

Chandra is a Senior Manager at Apperson Energy Management where her duties include project and office management, sales, marketing, as well as preparation of compliance and verification documentation.

Course Objectives:

Describe the CEA exam development process and structure
Identify the competencies and objectives that are represented in the Nonresidential CEA exam
Identify appropriate study resources and describe how to use them effectively
Describe multiple-choice test taking tips and strategies
Describe the types of mistakes most commonly made when modeling
Perform plan take-offs for a new construction nonresidential project and apply appropriate strategies to accurately model Nonresidential projects using Energy Commission approve compliance software
Review an existing model and associated reports to identify and resolve errors

Have a question about this course? Contact spburns@countyofsb.org.

2019 Residential CEA Exam Preparation Workshop
2021-09-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
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Description:
This half-day course helps energy consultants prepare to take the both the multiple-choice and the modeling portions of the Nonresidential Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) and Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) exams for the 2019 Energy Code, which are administered through CABEC.
The session includes key information about how the exam was developed and exam-taking tips, an overview of exam competencies and objectives, sample questions and study resources for the multiple-choice portion and — for the modeling portion — information how your model will be scored, strategies to help you assess a project for modeling, tips for organizing take-offs and guidance on how to check modeling results for errors and resolve common mistakes.
This class also provides participants with a sample project to complete on your own, including plans, take-offs, and solution model (BLD and RIBD) files.
Instructors:

Brian Selby

Brian is a Principal at Selby Energy, Inc., where his primary role is delivering energy code training for the Energy Code Ace Title 24 Essentials courses. He also provides Title 24 consulting services for residential and commercial projects.

Chandra Apperson

Chandra is a Senior Manager at Apperson Energy Management where her duties include project and office management, sales, marketing, as well as preparation of compliance and verification documentation.

Course Objectives:

Describe the CEA exam development process and structure
Identify the competencies and objectives that are represented in the Residential CEA exam
Identify appropriate study resources and describe how to use them effectively
Describe multiple-choice test taking tips and strategies
Describe the types of mistakes most commonly made when modeling
Perform plan take-offs for a new construction residential project and apply appropriate strategies to accurately model Residential projects using Energy Commission approve compliance software
Review an existing model and associated reports to identify and resolve errors

Have a question about this course? Contact spburns@countyofsb.org.

DIY Home Energy Savings (Ojai Library)
2021-09-10 14:00 - 14:40 | Ojai Library, 111 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States

What Energy Consultants Need To Know About QII (Rescheduled)
2021-09-09 09:00 - 10:30
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Description: Quality Insulation Installation (QII) is a process for verifying that a home's thermal envelope is properly sealed and insulated. Without this verification, insulation is assumed to be poorly installed and it is significantly de-rated. In the 2019 energy code, QII is now a prescriptive measure. To pass QII requires a lot of planning and coordination between the energy consultant, HERS rater, installer, and the general contractor/builder. This session will discuss how energy consultants can play a major role in making sure that the house passes QII without any problems.

Audience: Public and private building sector professionals. HVAC specialists, energy consultants, HERS raters, building department staff, architects and designers, contractors, installers, builders, and other related fields.

Instructor: Russ King, Senior Director of Technical Services, CalCERTS, Inc.

As a licensed mechanical engineer with 25 years of experience in HVAC design, energy codes, energy ratings, building science, and training, Russ works with the CalCERTS Team to ensure the technical accuracy of our curriculum and registry processes.

Heat Pump Water Heaters and the Energy Code
2021-08-31 09:00 - 10:30
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Description: We’ll walk through the basics of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) for homes and provide critical compliance information for the California Energy Code 2019 Residential Standards. We’ll cover why we are seeing HPWHs in the code now, how they are different from other types of water heaters, highlight the benefits and some potential constraints, and review how designers, builders, installers, and code officials would document a HPWH for Energy Code compliance, with specific focus on single family homes or where one HPWH serves one dwelling.

Audience: Architects, designers, builders, sub-contractors, code officials, suppliers/distributors and other related fields.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the fundamentals of operations and applications for unitary (individual) heat pump water heaters (HPWHs).
Understand the energy code requirements for unitary HPWHs.
Know how to read the related compliance forms and documentation.
Become familiar with design and installation Best Practices for Code Compliance.

Instructors:

Amy Dryden, Association for Energy Affordability
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting

1.5 AIA/ICC Continuing Education Credits (CES) will be available for this training.

Outliant: Test event - Ignore!
2021-08-30 16:00 - 18:00
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This is an awesome event!

Instructors:

Sabbir Ahmed, Sabbir Ahmed

Easing the Non-Residential Plan Check: Energy Code and Commissioning
2021-08-03 09:00 - 11:00
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Description:
We’ll go through the top ten areas that frequently snag a plan review for non-residential energy code compliance, and discuss how to get it right the first time.
Whether you’re an applicant or a plan checker, you’ll want to know what to look for, how to avoid common mistakes and how to make sure you have accurate compliance forms.
Discussion will include building commissioning (Cx), a process to ensure that non-residential buildings perform and operate as designed. Rather than seeing Cx as one more burden, we’ll talk about efficiently meeting the requirements and enjoying the short-term and long-term benefits.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the benefits and process of commissioning in Title 24 Energy Code and CAL Green
Learn key areas where energy compliance forms may not align with the building design, and systems to increase accuracy
Learn strategies to streamline commissioning documents and processes
Be able to identify construction components in the field for alignment with energy code compliance

Instructors:

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

This course was previously offered as Integrated Design Process & Commissioning for Non-Res Title 24 Compliance.

Home Remodeling - Fire Resiliency & Electrification
2021-07-28 17:00 - 18:30
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This class is designed for both homeowners and professionals who are planning residential remodeling projects, regardless of whether the remodel is focused on electrification or fire resiliency, or those are just part of a larger plan. In this 90-minute session, green home consultant Ann Edminster will describe electrification options along with upgrade opportunities that improve comfort while also reducing your home’s climate impacts and wildfire risks.

By attending this class, participants will learn:

Why resiliency and electrification make sense together
The benefits of a zero carbon, all-electric home, and the two core requirements to achieve that goal
Two electric options for each of the four major gas-fueled household appliances, plus the major distinctions between them
How to make a transition plan from gas to all-electric, emissions-free operation

Audience: homeowners, general contractors, architects, and other building professionals
This course has been approved for 1.5 AIA LU|HSW CE’s
Instructor:

Ann Edminster, Design AVEnues
