REGISTER This is class 2 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. Description: Most of us either have or would like to forget our high school biology, chemistry, and physical science. But believe […]
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 […]
REGISTER Get a walkthrough of an all-electric 176 square foot tiny home and learn how it does and doesn't meet energy code compliance. Our experts will share tips on what code compliance you should keep in mind for other tiny home or ADU projects in the tri-county region. Learning objectives: ■ Learn how computer […]
REGISTER 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 […]
REGISTER This is class 3 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. Building enclosures – the roof, walls, and floor – are the first line of defense between nature and people. Enclosure performance […]
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 […]
REGISTER This is class 4 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. Having gained a solid understanding of high-performance building enclosures from classes 1 through […]
A recording can be found here. REGISTER This class is intended to equip homeowners planning remodeling projects to work effectively with their design and building team to incorporate high-performance goals of efficiency, comfort, electrification, etc.—and avoid common pitfalls. Managing even a simple project can be challenging enough, but when you’re targeting high performance, it […]
This is class 5 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. Do you have any customers who wait a long time to get hot water somewhere in their house? Do you know someone who […]
REGISTER NAR's Green Designation is a two-day program that gives you the solid foundation of skills you need. Free to Members & Non-Members. NAR's GREEN Designation is your two-day passport […]
REGISTER As California begins to electrify, homeowners will each have a unique path to electrification. For some, this means upgrading one appliance at a time; for others, it means replacing them all at once and offsetting with on-site solar. Regardless of the timeline, there are some important planning steps that must take place, as well […]
All-Electric Homes are having their moment, with state policies, incentives, and energy code providing builders, homeowners, and energy consultants a strong nudge toward all-electric designs. We will go over how to model all-electric homes (single family and multifamily) for maximum compliance benefit, including the Variable Capacity Heat Pump (VCHP) compliance credit and Heat Pump Water […]
