3C-REN

Crafting High Performance Enclosures: Roofs, Walls, and Floors - Class 3 High Performance Fundamentals Series
2023-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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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 is optimized when air sealing and insulation – two underappreciated and typically underperforming features – are done to high-performance standards rather than the status quo. The preceding class in our High Performance Fundamentals program (How Buildings Work; Science and Buildings and Science in Buildings) covered the scientific principles needed to effectively design high-performance buildings. This class covers installation — the practical application of those principles on the job site – the hands-on activities that differentiate ‘business-as-usual’ from high-performance construction. These include best practices for air sealing, insulation installation, and window installation, along with the tools and methods (e.g., blower door testing) used to measure the quality of work, and the metrics against which the work can be evaluated.

Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Describe preferred methods and materials used for air sealing different types of building openings, and how to test the results;
Explain the difference between conventional insulation practices and “Quality Insulation Installation (QII)” methods, and how QII is verified;
Identify five common building enclosure installation flaws and how to avoid them.
Quantify the magnitude of the gap between minimum energy code compliance and high performance, where all energy features are confirmed with building performance test methods.

Instructors:

Judy Rachel, Home Performance Pro

Ventilation 101
2023-09-27 09:00 - 11:00
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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.

This course includes 30 mins of on-demand content to continue learning after the session.

Energy Code Compliance for All-Electric ADUs
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:00
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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 simulated energy modeling calculations work vs. prescriptive code compliance
■ Understand inputs of plan modeling, including window type/sizes, water heating, insulation, vents, etc.
■ Recognize how window size and placement can add high value to small home spaces and also create challenges with code compliance
■ Identify resources to right-size on-site renewable energy and energy storage systems
■ Consider code compliant and practical water heating alternatives for small living spaces
■ Explore other areas where code compliance may be challenging and confusing for small houses and where code exceptions may be needed to recognize inherent efficiency of small homes

Regenerative Design in Practice: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:30
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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 have five hours of ZNCD education as part of their license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.

There are 1.0 HSW|LUs available per class, we encourage you to register for the rest of the series for the full 5 hours of learning units.

Class 5: Regenerative Design in Practice

California’s carbon reduction goals reach beyond energy performance to include equity, natural solutions for carbon sequestration, and conservation of resources. Using the Living Building Challenge and local examples, we’ll explore the exciting potential for regenerative design.

Learning Objectives:

Be able to differentiate regenerative vs. sustainable, in standards and certifications
Understand net positive energy, water and materials through the Living Building Challenge framework
Build awareness of Equity in design and construction practices
Identify strategies for natural sequestration and biophilic design elements.

Presenters include:

Jennifer Rennick, AIA, Certified Energy Analyst
Andy Pease, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Michelle Zimney, LEED AP BD+C, LFA, CPHC

If interested, you can sign-up for the following classes. All classes are scheduled from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

5/23: Targeting Zero Net Carbon
6/20: Energy Performance for Zero Net Carbon Operations
7/18: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus
8/31: Reducing Embodied Carbon
9/19: Regenerative Design in Practice

Using Building Science to Design and Build High Performance Homes - Class 2: High Performance Fundamentals Series
2023-09-14 15:00 - 17:00
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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 it or not, it’s spot on to translate that science into how buildings actually work. This course applies essential building science principles to the design and construction of climate-tuned, resilient, top-value homes that are better for owners, better for the environment, and better for your work as building professionals.
What’s “better value” for owners, the environment, and you? Using science to integrate energy efficiency, thermal comfort, moisture management, durability, and resilience.

Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Explain how high school-level physical, chemical, and biological principles are expressed in buildings.
Provide at least two basic examples of building science in action in a typical home or office.
Convey how building science influences building performance with at least two basic examples.
Assess the level of building performance of a student’s own home or office using class resources.

1.5 AIA|HSW LU’s available for this course

Instuctor:
Peter Yost, Building – Wright

Installing Heat Pumps: Lessons from the Field
2023-09-13 09:30 - 11:00
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Heat Pumps are a big part of the solution to meeting California’s climate goals in buildings. In plain terms, they’re reversible air conditioners and have been around for over 100 years. This session is designed for HVAC contractors, builders, and others who want to understand how to install heat pumps right. We will cover how heat pumps can add value to your business, how heat pumps work and various configurations, and how to overcome common installation hurdles. Hurdles covered include dealing with existing ductwork, filtration requirements, cold weather, sizing, and electrical requirements. We will also discuss first costs, operating costs, and incentives.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand how focusing on heat pumps can add value to your business
Learn what energy code requirements apply to heat pumps and how variable capacity heat pumps (VCHPs) qualify for a significant compliance credit
Study various installation hurdles and how to overcome them
Learn typical first costs and operating costs, as compared to gas furnace split systems

Learning Units:
1.5 AIA LU approved for this course
0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course

Instructors:
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group
Bobby Hahn, Pacific Systems Group – Bobby is the principal at Pacific System Group with 31 years in the HVACR Industry. His experience includes VRF, Ductless, DX Systems, Chilled Water, Air Quality, Filtration and Controls. Bobby is a member of the CABEC, IHACI, ASHRAE, ACCA, MANNA and was a past board member of the Institute of Heating and Air Conditioning Industry.

Integrating Passive House Standards with CALGreen for Multifamily Buildings - Across California’s Climate Zones
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom link provided upon registration
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Passive House is the most cost-effective and reliable method to achieve Zero Energy.  The standard has been successfully delivered in every climate zone.  Using Passive House building science ensures we squeeze out as much efficiency as possible before relying on renewable energy to deliver Net Zero performance.  Many California developers are aware that Passive House protocols deliver superior energy efficiency, IAQ, and resilience but, our milder climate, particularly along the coast, requires sophisticated analysis of key metrics to make informed choices.
Using live tools and holding a new pre-certified Passive House building constant, we will demonstrate the impacts that changing climate assumptions have on predicted energy performance.  We will walk through the five key principals of Passive House the impacts to these building attributes from the changes to climate zone.  At all times, we will demonstrate these impacts on whole-building performance key metrics defined by Passive House.
Because the Passive House standard yield broad-reaching benefits beyond energy and carbon, we will demonstrate the building science behind benefits like indoor air quality, thermal comfort, acoustical benefits, outdoor air quality, weather events, power outages, etc.
As project teams have gained experience with Passive House, we will share learnings on the tools teams are using to reduce the risks of investing in sustainability and increase the likelihood of the realization of performance. Attendees will walk away understanding the following tools:

Metrics-based Owner’s Project Requirements
Physics-based modeling and simulation & Open-Sourcing for Team Collaboration
Carbon Accounting and the Decarbonization Tool
Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and the Construction Schedule

Once the benefits and design challenges of Passive House are thoroughly debated using tools and evidence, we will turn our attention to the cost consequences of Passive House. We will use the Auros database of project data to compare project costs of traditional/code-based construction versus Passive House buildings. We will also share available cost mitigations in the forms of CEDA, Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and other programs available in California.
The live session will demonstrate how Passive House targets can be met in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento Climate Zones.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will be introduced to the underlying logic, strategies, tactics, and tools to specify and achieve climate zone specific and optimal decarbonization, indoor air quality and resilience in the design and construction of multifamily buildings.

Attendees will learn about integrated project teams developing metrics-based Owners Project Requirements (OPRs) and using physics-based modeling/simulation to identify the optimum performance (efficiency, IAQ, resilience, durability, ongoing maintenance, and occupant experience) in different climate zones.

Attendees will learn about the process and steps to ascertain and achieve optimum performance of the same multifamily building when designed for, and constructed in, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Sacramento.
Attendees will be informed about Federal, state, utility, and other incentive programs (rebates, tax credits, financing options, etc.) available for designing and constructing high-performance multifamily buildings in California.
Attendees will be introduced to economic analysis that incorporates both first cost and ongoing value in order to ensure that the design and construction of high-performance multifamily buildings “pencil out” in any climate zone.

1 AIA LU|HSW pending for this course
Event Hosted by:

Instructors:
Beth Eckenrode, AUROS Group
Craig Stevenson, AUROS Group
Matt Bowers, AUROS Group

Introduction to Passive House Retrofits
2023-09-11 09:00 - 13:00
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Passive House Standards are not just for new construction. Existing structures can benefit from upgrading airtightness, insulation, reducing thermal bridging, upgrading to high performance doors and windows, and adding energy recovery ventilation. Applying the passive house standards to existing structure, however, has its own unique challenges. In this course, you’ll review the passive house standards and take a closer look at how they apply to retrofitting existing buildings, as well as the EnerPHit certifications for building with successful retrofits.

Learning Objectives

Outline the 5 basic principles of Passive House design and how each principle contributes to the health, safety and welfare of occupants.
Describe why and how hygienic ventilation is an essential defining component of Passive House design and operation and outline how the Passive House design focuses on improved energy efficiency which results in side-benefits like great occupant thermal and acoustic comfort, improved occupant health outcomes, and economic affordability.
Outline the major Passive House tools: PHPP, DesignPH and Therm, and provide an overview of the tools in correlation with data-driven design.
To understand how to get from where the participant is now to building a building adhering to the international passive house standard through applicable case studies and illustrate the data-driven’ design process used to help projects meet their comfort, durability and climate goals.

Learning Units
4.0 AIA LU/HSW approved for this course

Instructor
Steve Mann, The Passive House Network and Home Energy Services

High Performance Buildings & Careers - Class 1: High Performance Fundamentals Series
2023-09-06 15:00 - 17:00
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This is class 1 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.

Code compliance is a minimum standard for building performance; by contrast, “high performance” refers to buildings that are designed, built, and commissioned to exceed the performance of conventional buildings in energy efficiency, durability, comfort, safety, and indoor air quality. The magnitude of the opportunity to fill this gap cannot be over-emphasized. For example, field research found that a single-day high-performance retrofit can improve HVAC system performance in new homes by an average of 25%. While the mainstream building industry strives for code compliance, a small fraction of those in the industry adopt high-performance practices and produce homes and commercial facilities with lower energy use, greater resilience, exceptional durability, outstanding comfort, and low to zero onsite emissions. These individuals are consistently in demand, command higher wages, win awards, and have the satisfaction of building a better world for themselves, their families, and communities. The secret sauce? Setting quantitative goals, measuring performance, and marketing the superior outcomes.

This class – the first of six in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Program – is an introduction to the opportunities presented by working in the realm of high-performance buildings, and how to create a place for yourself within that realm.

Learning Objectives
After attending this class, participants will be able to:

Explain the concept of high performance building and the roles of ‘building as a system,’ building science, and quantitative assessment in achieving high performance
Understand the connections between high performance building, human health, resiliency, climate change mitigation, and State energy and climate regulatory trends
Enumerate the benefits of high-performance building design, construction, and commissioning, including providing quantitative examples of improvements that can be achieved by adopting a high-performance approach
Begin transitioning to high-performance building practices

1.5 AIA|HSW LU’s available for this course
Instructors:

Ann Edminster, Design AVEnues LLC

Home Electrification Planning - Class 3: Developing an Electrification Plan
2023-09-05 09:00 - 10:30
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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 a comprehensive, detailed, and customized plan that will set homeowners and contractors up for success.

The third and final webinar in the series will put all the pieces of an electrification plan together. Building on the heating load calculations and panel optimization covered in the first two trainings, this webinar will focus on selecting the proper type, sizing and location for newly-electrified equipment. It will also discuss how to structure an electrification plan so the information is clear and useful to both the homeowner and contractor.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this class, participants will be able to:
– Explain constraints and considerations for selecting equipment
– List the essential components of an electrification plan
– Guide homeowners to a credible, comprehensive electrification plan
– Help contractors understand the value of an electrification plan for streamlining project bids

Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater
2023-09-01, 2023-08-01
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.

Reducing Embodied Carbon: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
2023-08-31 12:00 - 13:30
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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 have five hours of ZNCD education as part of their license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.
There are 1.0 HSW|LUs available per class, we encourage you to register for the rest of the series for the full 5 hours of learning units.
Class 4: Reducing Embodied Carbon
This course focuses on embodied carbon, which is the carbon emissions intrinsic to the production and use of construction materials. We’ll discuss the carbon life of materials through all phases – from extraction, transportation, manufacturing, and installation of building materials on site to demolition and end-of-life considerations.
Learning Objectives:

Evaluate methods for calculating carbon depending on project goals
Review Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and the various specifications
Compare specific materials and assemblies to identify lower-carbon options
Look ahead to changes in the energy code that will address embodied carbon

Presenters include:

Jennifer Rennick, AIA, Certified Energy Analyst
Andy Pease, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Michelle Zimney, LEED AP BD+C, LFA, CPHC

Instructors:

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

If interested, you can sign-up for the following classes. All classes are scheduled from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

5/23: Targeting Zero Net Carbon
6/20: Energy Performance for Zero Net Carbon Operations
7/18: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus
8/31: Reducing Embodied Carbon
9/19: Regenerative Design in Practice

Home Electrification Planning - Class 2: Panel Optimization
2023-08-29 09:00 - 10:30
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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 a comprehensive, detailed, and customized plan that will set homeowners and contractors up for success.

Despite popular beliefs, increasing panel capacity in order to electrify a home is not always necessary. Many homes can be fully electrified on existing panel capacity if the panel space is optimized. The second webinar of the series will focus on determining the existing load, incorporating planned electrification upgrades, and optimizing existing electrical panel capacity, which will save homeowners from having to make costly upgrades, and protect the grid from being overburdened and requiring major infrastructure upgrades.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this class, participants will be able to:
– Explain how to calculate existing electrical load
– Estimate future electrical load after electrification upgrades
– Describe essential components and information contained in an electrical panel

Home Electrification Planning - Class 1: Soup to Nuts
2023-08-22 09:00 - 10:30
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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 a comprehensive, detailed, and customized plan that will set homeowners and contractors up for success.

The best way to achieve a desired outcome is to create a plan for getting there. This first webinar of the series will focus on what an electrification plan is, why it is important, and how it is done. It will also cover two methods for calculating heating loads to properly size a HVAC system.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this class, participants will be able to:
– Explain the importance of electrification planning
– List five important question to ask homeowners
– Explain benefits and drawbacks of Manual J and historical gas usage methods for calculating heating load
– Name the appliances or systems in a home that can be electrified or add electrical load

Accredited Green Appraiser Training
2023-08-22 - 2023-08-23 | Zoom link provided upon registration
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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 require this competency prior to accepting an assignment? Read on for full course details and registration information.

Day 1 Course | Appraising Green Homes: Construction Methods & Trends
Tuesday, August 22nd | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course is designed to provide information on the rapidly expanding field of green building and introduce participants to all phases of green residential construction, from proper siting of a home to finish material selection. The class begins with an overview of the history of green building and then explains its five key elements in detail. This will provide learners with an in-depth understanding of green building in order to equip you to competently analyze these properties in appraisal assignments. Day 1 course concludes with a discussion on green home certification programs, guidelines and the possible impact on home appraisals.

Day 2 Course | Appraising Green Homes: Valuation Techniques and Advanced Applications
Wednesday, August 23rd | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course is intended to provide appraisers with the information and resources needed to make well-supported and accurate valuation decisions for green properties. Day 2 course begins with an overview of the most current data available for the valuation of green homes, then presents the cost approach as it applies to these properties. Participants will then perform an in-depth analysis of the sales comparison approach and valuation techniques that can be applied to green properties.
The latter part of the day uses the valuation techniques from earlier in the day and directly applies it to appraisal case studies, which will provide tools that can be integrated into real-world practice. Upon passing a formal exam, the student will be able to use the designation of Accredited Green Appraiser.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Virtual Classroom training ** Class will begin promptly at 9:00 A
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Closed-Book Quiz **** Must pass the quiz with 70% of higher to earn the designation and Continuing Education Hours approved by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.

Continuing Education Hours approved by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers Upon completion of the three required courses and successfully passing the quizzes at the end of each course with a grade of 70% or higher, you will receive 14 Continuing Education Hours approved by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.
Requirements

By registering for this training, you agree to take the quizzes at the end of each course.
You must be a licensed Appraiser and be available to take both (2) courses.
Participants who take all three classes and pass the exam will be listed on the Earth Advantage’s Find a Professional.
Class will begin promptly at 9:00 am.

Maintaining Your Accreditation
Appraisers must earn 4 CEs in green real estate education every 2 yrs to maintain the AGA designation:
Your renewal deadline is 2 years from the last day of the class. Renewals then re-occur in 2-year cycles. There are several opportunities to satisfy the CE requirements:

Earth Advantage Courses
If you took AGA before 2012, we highly recommend that you take the updated course again as a refresher. AGA is offered in both live and online formats. You can visit Earth Advantage’s Education Calendar to browse courses currently being offered, or sign up for updates on other courses. CEs for an Earth Advantage course will be automatically applied to your renewal after completion. You can browse this list of courses from other providers that Earth Advantage has approved. You will need to submit the Accreditation Renewal Form if you take a course from a provider besides Earth Advantage.

Training Material Electronic versions of all materials needed for this training will be provided prior to the start of Day 1. Students have the option to download and print the student manuals or bring a laptop or tablet with wifi-capabilities to access the PowerPoint presentation, student manuals, Case Study worksheet, etc during the training.

Attendance Policies You must attend the entire training and pass the quizzes at the end of each course in order to receive BREA credit and the Accredited Green Appraiser certification.

Exam Details
There will be quizzes at the end of each training day.
There is a requirement to pass with 70% or higher in order to earn the Accredited Green Appraiser certification. Attendees will be allowed to retake the exam once before being required to retake the course in order to earn the designation.

Instructor:
John Shipman, Franklin Energy

Passive House Windows
2023-08-15 09:00 - 13:00
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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 specific drivers that relate to window performance including issues of thermal comfort, visual comfort, aesthetic considerations, and energy efficiency.

Learning Objectives

Identify different key components that make up high-performance windows.
Analyze and review different strategies for siting, orienting, and shading buildings.
Complete basic calculations related to windows and air temperature differences including calculating window U-values.
Identify and describe different methods for how to install PH windows effectively, including thermal bridge free installations, over insulation, and proper shading.

Learning Units
4.0 AIA LU/HSW approved for this course

Instructor
Steve Mann, The Passive House Network and Home Energy Services

Gas Water Heater Loaner Program- Learn How to Make it Work for You!
2023-08-10 12:00 - 13:00
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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!

What Energy Consultants Need to Know About QII
2023-08-10 09:00 - 10:30
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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 things to look for and how to use the compliance documents (CF2R forms) as invaluable checklists.
Instructor: Russ King, Coded Energy
Learning Objectives:
· Understand the requirements of QII
· Understand who is involved in making QII pass
· Understand the importance of coordination and logistics with QII
· Understand where QII is most likely to fail and how to avoid it.

Breaking Barriers - Energy Friendly Permitting (Regional Forum)
2023-08-09 14:00 - 16:00
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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, virtual inspection, energy friendly permit programs, and more. Speakers will also address common challenges to permitting for electrification, e.g. setbacks, noise levels, panel sizing/utility pushback.
Join 3C-REN in identifying obstacles, solutions, and resources for our region through facilitated discussion.

Induction Cooking Demonstration Series
2023-08-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-03 14:00 - 15:00
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 refreshments will be provided! Find a cooking demo near you and register today!
Register here for the following locations:

August 3rd (2:00-3:00PM), Foster Library
August 4th (12:00-1:00PM), Prueter Library

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series - CalGreen Overview and 2022 Changes
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:00
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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 and final course in a series of 2022 Energy Code classes developed for the Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapters.
Learning Objectives

Understand CAL Green compliance process for residential and nonresidential projects, highlighting changes in the 2022 code.
Become familiar with CAL Green mandatory measures and green building benefits of each.
Understand Tier 1 and Tier 2 options.
Learn tools and best practices for submitting and reviewing compliance documentation.

Learning Units
0.10 ICC CEU approved for this course
1.0 AIA HSW CEU approved for this course
Instructors
Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting

Heat Pumps for Homeowners – Products & Selection
2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:00
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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 are looking to become more familiar with the technology. How do they work, what options are available, and what works best for different homes and for the central coast climate? In this webinar, you’ll hear from Larry Waters, who will answer all these questions and more! Larry is an HVAC industry veteran who’s installed nothing but heat pumps since 2015.
3C-REN staff will also join to help you access all available incentives to make electrification affordable.

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series - 2022 Energy Code Nonresidential
2023-07-19 14:00 - 15:00
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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 Nonresidential for code officials, building safety, and building department staff. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process.
This is the fifth course in a series of 2022 Energy Code classes developed for the Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapters.
Learning Objectives

Understand the organizational changes to the 2022 Energy Code
Identify Big Pictures Goals of the California Energy Commission and how those goals influence changes.
Recognize key updates including building envelope, lighting, mechanical and DHW systems, renewable energy and storage and field verification.
Be able to access resources for energy code questions.

Learning Units
0.10 ICC CEU approved for this course
1.0 AIA HSW pending for this course
Instructors
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting
Grant Murphy, In Balance Green Consulting

Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:30
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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 have five hours of ZNCD education as part of their license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.

There are 1.0 HSW|LUs available per class, we encourage you to register for the rest of the series for the full 5 hours of learning units.

Class 3: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus

Reducing the use of water for buildings, especially hot water, has been shown to be more effective in reducing in energy use than many strategies that focus on lighting and HVAC. In this course, we’ll review the energy-water nexus and provide examples of water-use reduction through indoor fixture and equipment choices, landscape design and graywater systems.

Learning Objectives:

Be able to describe the energy-water nexus
Quantify indoor and outdoor water use for different project types
Identify and compare water saving strategies
Build awareness of recycled water options

Presenters include:

Jennifer Rennick, AIA, Certified Energy Analyst
Andy Pease, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Michelle Zimney, LEED AP BD+C, LFA, CPHC

If interested, you can sign-up for the following classes. All classes are scheduled from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

5/23: Targeting Zero Net Carbon
6/20: Energy Performance for Zero Net Carbon Operations
7/18: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus
8/31: Reducing Embodied Carbon
9/19: Regenerative Design in Practice

The Case for Practical Home Performance Electrification
2023-07-14 08:00 - 10:00
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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 and how addressing multiple components of a home through phased or integrated upgrades is optimal and easily achievable.

Learning Objectives:

Define the air barrier, pressure boundary, and thermal boundary
Explain two ways “box swapping” a heat pump for an existing furnace can go wrong
Explain the importance of performing complete load calculations
List two of the top four areas of focus for proper heat pump installations

2 AIA LU’s available for this course
.20 ICC CEU’s available for this course

Instructors:
Larry Waters, Electrify My Home
Alex Sloan, Electrify My Home

Multifamily All-Electric Case Study
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:00
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 owner of a 10-unit property in Santa Barbara whose recent project earned over $41,000 in 3C-REN rebates.
The program provides no-cost energy consulting, technical assistance, and energy efficiency rebates for eligible multifamily properties throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Contact 805-724-0709 or multifamily@3C-REN.org with any questions about the program or the event.

Multifamily All-Electric Case Study
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:00
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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 owner of a 10-unit property in Santa Barbara whose recent project earned over $41,000 in 3C-REN rebates.
The program provides no-cost energy consulting, technical assistance, and energy efficiency rebates for eligible multifamily properties throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Contact 805-724-0709 or multifamily@3C-REN.org with any questions about the program or the event.

Recovery Ventilators: Energy Savings and Compliance Credit in the 2022 Energy Code
2023-07-12 09:30 - 11:00
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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 did their schoolwork from the office together. CO2 levels spiked in the early afternoon in that room, because only Title 24 minimum mechanical ventilation was designed into the house. He solved the problem by installing a Heat Recovery Ventilator and has advocated for these systems ever since. The new All-electric ADU he built has one, as well, and we will draw on these experiences and data gathered from these units to better understand these mechanical ventilation systems and their benefits.

We will also go over how to add an RV to a Title 24 compliance energy model and the change in energy use that results. We’ll present various configurations of RVs, including through-the-wall paired units, packaged HRVs and packaged ERVs, and various ducting options.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the basics of how Recovery Ventilators (RVs) work to improve indoor air quality in homes and reduce heating and cooling energy use
Learn the energy code requirements for mechanical ventilation and how RVs produce a Title 24 compliance credit
Model a case study home using RVs and examine the energy use in various configurations
Hear best practices for specifying and installing RVs

Learning Units:
1.5 AIA LU pending for this course
0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course

Instructor:
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group
