Appliances and Energy Storage - Part 5: All-Electric Design and Construction Series
2024-10-24 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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All-Electric Design & Construction Series
On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straight-forward information on current systems and technologies plus a look ahead at what’s emerging in the market.
Part 1: Carbon Reduction through Building Electrification will address California’s targets for carbon reduction, status of the clean power grid, the role of energy storage and emerging options for refrigerants.
Part 2: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling, will address ducted and ductless heat pumps for thermal comfort.
Part 3: Domestic Hot Water, will focus on integrated and split-system Heat Pump Water Heaters, as well as combination systems and point-of-use electric resistance water heaters
Part 4: Ventilation and HRV, will look at exhaust fans, ducted ventilation and heat recovery ventilators that support energy efficiency and healthy interiors
Part 5: Appliances & Energy Storage, looks at electric options for cooktops, dryers and other appliances as well as current and emerging battery technologies for energy storage.
Learning Objectives

Learn the ‘why’ behind California’s shift to building electrification and the link to Zero Net Carbon Design
Learn the pros and cons of various products to help in selecting appropriate systems that meet electrification and carbon-reduction goals
Learn critical installation details such as dimensions and venting to call out in plans and/or identify early in construction
Understand the local market for specific all-electric/ZNCD equipment, including cost, availability and lead times

Instructors: Jennifer Rennick and Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
This series has been developed to fulfill the California requirement for five hours of ZNCD education as part of architecture license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.
Zero Net Carbon Design CEUs Available, 1 HSW|LU per class, 5 HSW|LUs in total.

How to Save more Energy at Home with free DIY Toolkits
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA, 93463, United States
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Event Description
A free workshop for both homeowners and renters who are interested in learning about lowering energy usage in the home. The program will review the latest in energy saving tips, as well as specifically demonstrate how to use materials in tool kits available for checkout from the local public libraries.
3C-REN’s DIY Home Energy Savings Toolkit gives you the tools you need for basic upgrades to your home, along with easy-to-follow instructions. Included are items you can keep and install in your home, such as LED light bulbs, to start saving energy immediately, as well as tools to use and return when you’re finished.
3C-REN is a partnership between San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, and provides professional trainings and incentives to property owners for making energy efficiency improvements.

Regional Forum: SMVCA's Inaugural Cornhole Tournament
2024-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W Waller Ln, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Event Description
Contractors and other interested building professionals are invited to join 3C-REN at the Santa Maria Valley Contractor Association’s Cornhole Tournament on October 25, 2024! 3C-REN is proud to co-sponsor this event to provide attendees an opportunity to network, build business connections, and learn about 2025 Energy Code updates. 3C-REN will be hosting a speaker session during the event and run a booth with informational resources about programs contractors can take advantage of. Check-in begins at 9AM at the Santa Maria Country Club, and the cornhole tournament will kick off at 10AM.
Panel Speakers
Judy Rachel, Home Performance Pro
Judy is a home performance consulting and diagnostic testing professional serving dry climates since 2008. Her firm has been guiding homeowners through performance and energy efficiency home retrofits with the goal of decreasing the home’s environmental impact. Judy writes and teaches building science curricula for community colleges, workforce training programs and technical training providers. She is part of a team that provides hands-on trainings of deep energy retrofits in homes, HVAC installations and commissioning of performance HVAC systems.
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group
Nick Brown is President of Build Smart, an independent energy consultancy specializing in California energy modeling, energy code, and building performance that supports builders and architects in designing energy-efficient buildings. Nick is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) for residential and an Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) for nonresidential construction by the California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC).
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting
Jennifer, an Architect and a Certified Energy Analyst, specializes in energy use optimization, including passive solar design, whole building energy use, zero net energy, and energy modeling and analysis. She consistently helps her clients achieve high energy efficiency, increased occupant comfort, and lower utility costs.
Event Page
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/k3rkyjg/lp/c7d42932-31cf-4fd5-aaa0-b2c16dfc9990
Please note this is a paid event. If you’re a local to the tri-county region and would like to attend the Lunch + Learn only, you can do so at no-cost by using the promo code “3CREN” ($35 without the code).

Carbon-Free Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation
2024-10-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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This is the ENERGY EFFICIENCY class of the series.
Do you know? CA policy goals no longer aim for net zero energy. Going forward, it’s all about emissions reductions. CA’s building codes and energy policy impact the way homes are built and powered. Homes of the future will be carbon-free! Efficient, all-electric, powered by clean energy. How will the new requirements impact their market value? What benefits do buyers care about? Carbon free homes are typically more healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, resilient, and cost less to own. Their high performance elevates occupant’s quality of life while delivering multiple societal benefits including cleaner air and water.
Attendees will gain comprehension of specific features typical to carbon-free new and existing homes. In valuation or guiding customers in buying and selling, the proficiency gained in this course will be a professional differentiator that strengthens their business.
Learning Objectives

Recognize building elements typical to carbon-free homes
Understand emissions-reducing efficiency
Describe benefits of CF homes including indoor air quality and energy savings
Comprehend why air tightness is even more important than insulation
Relate how families have realized health improvements such as asthma
Gain familiarity with current building codes and energy policy
Comprehend approaches to valuation of efficiency assets and solar PV
Accurately represent carbon free homes in sales listings and appraisal reporting

Audience: Experienced Appraisers, Agents, Lenders, Related Professionals
Learning Level: Intermediate and Advanced
*Course is designed for those familiar with valuation principles
Continuing Education Credits: 3 hours BREA, DRE, BOE
Instructor: Debra Little
Visit https://ajo.earth/classes/ for more information.

Clean Energy Homes: How Realtors earn stellar referrals while boosting profits
2024-11-06 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Realtors will learn new routes to increased profits as they guide clients to homes that are often superior on several levels: healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, resilient, of higher quality and with lower costs of ownership. They’ll build expertise to realize higher sales prices and commissions, faster marketing times, stronger credibility, and deeper personal fulfillment in their work. Those who’ve experienced living in a high-performance home treasure their homes! They testify to the quality of life and cost savings, and this proof grows progressively stronger over time! These clients are even more than a good referral, they’re advocates; one of the most valued assets any sales professional can have. Building on courses #1 & 2, attendees will increase comprehension of why and how CE homes are outstanding. There’s a strong business case for Realtors! As they guide their buyers and sellers to CE homes, they’re supporting their client’s best interests as well as the environment’s. Every house makes a difference!
Learning Objectives:

Referral Gold: Earn the strongest-ever referrals from extraordinarily happy clients
Expand profit potential with the business opportunities of guiding clients to HP homes
Inform clients about benefits, features, and higher market values
Improve selling effectiveness with compelling sales strategies and tools
Increase visibility of assets and benefits in listings and tour materials
Apply the whole-human approach to resonating with customers

Target Audience: Realtors, & Sales Teams of Builders, Developers, Related Associates
Learning Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Continuing Education Credits: 4 hours DRE
Instructor: Debra Little
Visit https://ajo.earth/classes/ for more information.

ZNCD: All-Electric Design & Construction Series – Day 2
2024-11-07 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | RRM Design Group Training Room, 3765 S Higuera St # 102, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401
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This is an in-person course, provided in partnership with the AIA California Central Coast Chapter.
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Doors open at 8:00 AM for coﬀee, snacks and networking
Event Description
On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straightforward information on current systems and technologies plus a look ahead at what’s emerging in the market.
This series has been developed to fulfill the California requirement for five hours of ZNCD education as part of architecture license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.
Learning Objectives

Learn the ‘why’ behind California’s shift to building electrification and the link to Zero Net Carbon Design

Learn the pros and cons of various products to help in selecting appropriate systems that meet electrification and carbon-reduction goals

Learn critical installation details such as dimensions and venting to call out in plans and/or identify early in construction

Understand the local market for specific all-electric/ZNCD equipment, including cost, availability and lead times.

Agenda

October 10, 2024

Part 1: Carbon Reduction through Building Electrification will address California’s targets for carbon reduction, status of the clean power grid, the role of energy storage and emerging options for refrigerants.
Part 2: ZNCD for Heat Pumps for heating and cooling will address ducted and ductless heat pumps for thermal comfort.
Part 3a: ZNCD for Domestic Hot Water will focus on integrated and split-system Heat Pump Water Heaters, as well as combination systems and point-of-use electric resistance water heaters

November 7, 2024

Part 3b: ZNCD for Domestic Hot Water will focus on integrated and split-system Heat Pump Water Heaters, as well as combination systems and point-of-use electric resistance water heaters
Part 4: ZNCD for Ventilation and HRV will look at exhaust fans, ducted ventilation and heat recovery ventilators that support energy efficiency and healthy interiors
Part 5: ZNCD for Appliances & Energy Storage looks at electric options for cooktops, dryers and other appliances as well as current and emerging battery technologies for energy storage.

Learning Units
2.5 AIA HSW LUs approved for this course
Instructors
Jennifer Rennick – In Balance Green Consulting
Andy Pease – In Balance Green Consulting
Grant Murphy – In Balance Green Consulting

High Performance Homes: Valuation 2
2024-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Advancing appraiser training, this class builds on the content of courses 1 & 2, recommended as prerequisites.
How & Why: We’ll examine the details of a new all-electric, carbon-free, Passive House, currently under construction.
Outcomes: 12 benefits of high-performance homes

Health
Safety
Comfort
Quality
Durability
Aesthetics
Energy efficient
Water efficient
Resilient
Costs less to own.
Lower greenhouse gas emissions
Market value

Class exercises: Appraisers will practice application of knowledge gained in the
3-Course series to valuation questions pertaining to the example house.
Learning Objectives

Gain comprehension of high-performance assets and their benefits
Describe 12 benefits of high-performance homes
Be equipped with key questions to ask about comparables
Appraisers will further develop their expertise, gain practice in application, and enjoy group discussion of appraisal approaches and challenges as we consider a real, in-progress construction project

Target Audience

Experienced Appraisers

Learning Level: Intermediate and Advanced
*Course is designed for those familiar with valuation principles
Continuing Education Credits: 3 hours BREA, BOE
Instructor: Debra Little

New Commercial Energy Savings Program: Contractor & Aggregator Learning Session
2024-11-08 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
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Event Description
3C-REN is excited to introduce our new Commercial Energy Savings Program, which launched on October 1st, 2024. To help you learn more about how this program can benefit your business and customers, we invite you to join us for an overview & training webinar designed specifically for contractors & aggregators like you.
What to Expect
• A detailed overview of the Commercial Energy Savings Program
• How the $1.4 million incentive budget is broken down
• Eligibility criteria and available incentives for projects in the small-medium business and municipal/government sectors
• Step-by-step guidance on how to apply and participate in the program
This program offers tremendous value to your business and your customers, and we’d love for you to join us to learn how you can take advantage of the opportunity.
To reserve your spot, please register using the link above. If you have any questions before the webinar, please don’t hesitate to reach out to reid@recurve.com

Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes
2024-11-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Homeowner interest in our capacity to control indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed. Ventilation has been elevated from bathrooms to main living areas, from a few seconds of exhaust to continuous delivery of fresh filtered air. Concerns around the ability to shelter in place during extreme events range from far-flung rural areas to cities.
Air pollutants like respiratory viruses and wildfire smoke can be prevented from entering and overwhelming a home.
The certainty of a steady supply of clean, filtered air would mean fewer days missed from school and sports activities along with better grades for our kids, increased performance at work for adults, reduced medical expenses, and positive impacts on our local economies. Health insurance companies acknowledge this and are more frequently investing in energy upgrades, particularly in low-income housing, as a risk reduction; proven to be more cost-effective than the expenses of emergency room care and illness.
Many efficiency improvements go beyond energy savings, they also make homes healthier and more resilient during power losses, fires, and extraordinary weather.
It’s also possible that an efficiency project if not installed correctly, can cause health problems.
The EPA, in response to new research and the escalation in interest and concerns, has created a new department – “Energy Plus Health”.
Do assets that result in home resiliency and occupant health contribute to market value? What does the market tell us?
RE pros pursuing expertise in Clean Energy Homes will advance their knowledge of potential improvements in home health and resiliency resulting from common efficiency improvements, expanding their credibility as expert guides for their customers.
Course Highlights

How common efficiency assets improve health and resiliency
Home performance elements vital to indoor air quality
Healthy Housing Principles
Smoke infiltration prevention
Case studies of homes that survived wildfires
Examples of resiliency in power losses
Considerations in marketing and valuation

Learning Objectives

Comprehend the beyond-energy benefits of efficiency assets
Understand what to look for in inspections and interviews
Accurately describe specific efficiency assets and how they deliver health and resiliency
Communicate beyond-efficiency benefits in appraisal reports and listings
Enhance your communication effectiveness with real stories of people who have experienced health improvements and tests of resiliency

Audience

Experienced appraisers
Agents
Homeowners
Contractors

Learning level: Novice-advanced RE pros
Instructor: Debra Little

CEA/AEA Exam: Central Coast
2024-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401
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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 understands 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.
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 Title 24 compliance in California.
To prepare for the exam, Energy Code Ace is offering a Residential CEA Exam Preparation Workshop scheduled for October 28th from 8:30am to 12:00pm.

Modeling All-Electric Homes in the 2022 Energy Code
2024-11-14 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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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 Heaters. We’ll also cover PV sizing and how that may differ for all-electric homes and mixed-fuel homes. Retrofits and new construction will also be covered with examples using tri-county climate zones.
Learning Outcomes:

Understand why all-electric homes are important
Learn the energy code requirements for heating and cooling, water heating, cooking, and laundry
Understand how electric systems perform under the performance method for Title 24 compliance
Hear best practices for modeling all-electric homes

Target Audience:

Energy consultants
Homeowners
General contractors
Subcontractors
Architects

Learning Units:
1.5 AIA LU approved for this course
0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course
Instructor:
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group

Installing Heat Pump HVAC Systems in Manufactured Homes
2024-11-19 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Chumash Village, 3057 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Event Description
Manufactured homes are an underserved market for home energy upgrades that come with unique opportunities and challenges. Attend this in-person training to learn best practices for installing heat pump water heaters in a double wide manufactured home. Complementary lunch will be provided from Lincoln Deli.
Attendees can meet at Chumash Village Community Room for lunch and can park outside the main building. After lunch they will move to a double wide unit located on site for the training.
Event Learning Objectives

The hurdles of doing ductwork in manufactured homes
How to size HVAC systems correctly
The refrigerant cycle: dos and don’ts
Proper installation techniques for energy efficiency
The importance of variable speed blowers
Proper wiring: why it is needed and what each wire does
Risks caused by bad airflow
Proper maintenance

Instructor
Jim McNamara, CAPSLO

HRV and ERV Basics
2024-11-21 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Event Description
HRV and ERV Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be provided to enable learners to achieve the following learning objectives:

Describe how HRVs and ERVs provide fresh air into a home.
Identify the components of HRV and ERV systems.
Recognize and plan for climate and occupancy in system design.
Explain the difference between HRVs and ERVs and accurately select the appropriate system.
Understand energy savings that can be achieved through correct installation of an HRV.
Develop basic system design: understanding specifications, system types and sizing, placement, airflows, system types and configurations.

Learning Units
1 AIA LU Pending for this course
Instructor
Eric Fenno, Small Planet Supply

3C-REN Contractor Connection Hub at Standard Plumbing Supply
2024-11-27 07:00 - 12:00 UTC | Standard Plumbing Supply & Hardware, 3330 Saviers Rd, Oxnard, CA, 93033, United States
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Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) – In Partnership with Ventura County Contractors Association
2024-12-03 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Hansen’s Plumbing, 2686 Johnson Dr Ste 203, Ventura, 93003, United States
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Heat pump water heaters are where California is headed, and this workforce education aims to smooth that transition. Learn from experts how to install heat pump water heaters so they provide reliable and efficient hot water on your projects. Designed for plumbers and HVAC technicians with hands-on material, this training will be useful to all audiences.
Light refreshments will be served.
This event is part of a series in partnership with local contractor associations. Check out the event flyer to learn more!
Learning Objectives

Understand why we need HPWHs
Distinguish how HPWHs are different from typical water heaters
Acquire practical skills through a hands-on demonstration on installing a HPWH in a closet
Understand the importance of Air Flow
Explore the do’s and don’ts of installation based on real-life examples

Instructors
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group
Gary Klein, Gary Klein & Associates

Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) – In Partnership with Santa Barbara Contractors Association
2024-12-04 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
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Heat pump water heaters are where California is headed, and this workforce education aims to smooth that transition. Learn from experts how to install heat pump water heaters so they provide reliable and efficient hot water on your projects. Designed for plumbers with hands-on material, this training will be useful to all audiences.
Light refreshments will be served.
This event is part of a series in partnership with local contractor associations. Check out the event flyer to learn more!
Learning Objectives

Understand why we need HPWHs
Distinguish how HPWHs are different from typical water heaters
Acquire practical skills through a hands-on demonstration on installing a HPWH in a closet
Understand the importance of Air Flow
Explore the do’s and don’ts of installation based on real-life examples

Instructors
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group
Gary Klein, Gary Klein & Associates

Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) – In Partnership with Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Santa Maria Veteran’s Memorial Building, 313 W Tunnell St., Santa Maria, CA, 93458, United States

Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) – In Partnership with SLO County Builders Exchange
2024-12-05 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | SLO County Builders Exchange, 153 Cross St Ste 130, San Luis Obsipo, CA, 93401, United States

3C-REN Single Family Home Energy Savings Program: 2025 Market Overview Webinar
2024-12-06 09:00 - 09:45 UTC
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Event Description
Join us for the 3C-REN Single Family Home Energy Savings Program: 2025 Market Overview Webinar, where we’ll share key program updates, including details on the incentive budget and important changes to the project submission process through the new Project Hub. This webinar is your opportunity to get ahead of the market reopening on December 11th, 2024, and ensure a smooth start to the 2025 program year.
Speaker
Reid Leiter, Recurve

Ventura County Electrification Incentive Breakfast for Contractors
2024-12-10 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Ventura County Government Center, 800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA, 93009, United States
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Event Description
Join 3C-REN, TECH Clean California, Santa Barbara Clean Energy, and Central Coast Community Energy for an in-person workshop to learn more about federal, state, and local incentives and rebates available across the Central Coast to support home electrification projects as well as upcoming training opportunities for your business. Breakfast will be provided for attendees.

Santa Barbara County Electrification Incentive Lunch for Contractors
2024-12-10 12:15 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Barbara Golf Club (Mulligan’s Cafe), 3500 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
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Event Description
Join 3C-REN, TECH Clean California, Santa Barbara Clean Energy, and Central Coast Community Energy for an in-person workshop to learn more about federal, state, and local incentives and rebates available across the Central Coast to support home electrification projects as well as upcoming training opportunities for your business.
Lunch will be provided for attendees.

Santa Maria Electrification Incentive Breakfast for Contractors
2024-12-11 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Minami Community Center, 600 W Enos Drive, Santa Maria, CA, 93458, United States

Real Estate Professionals Community Mentoring Session
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Sessions will provide ongoing support for real estate agents and appraisers on the topics of Efficient, Healthy, Clean-energy Homes.
Participants are invited to bring questions, share experiences, and continue to build their expertise.
Instructor: Debra Little, Home Performance and Valuation Specialist, AjO

For Residents: Finding Heat Pump HVAC Experts and Unlocking Rebates
2024-12-11 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
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Event Description
Join 3C-REN and Resilient Central Coast for an informative webinar on heat pump technology for home heating and cooling. Finding a knowledgeable contractor is key to ensuring you choose the right system for your home electrification needs. Since heat pump technology is relatively new, working with an experienced contractor will help you identify the best solution for your home, navigate available incentives, and explore other electrification options.
In this 1-hour session, we’ll cover:

The nuances of HVAC heat pump technology
How to find qualified contractors and ask the right questions to verify their expertise
Tips for comparing quotes, including efficiency ratings and available incentives
Information on rebates for Central Coast residents from programs like TECH Clean CA, the Inflation Reduction Act (HEEHRA), 3CE and 3C-REN

We look forward to equipping you with the knowledge and resources to upgrade your HVAC system!
Speakers
Representatives from Ecology Action, 3C-REN, Electrify Now and Electrify My Home

Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters in Manufactured Homes
2024-12-12 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Chumash Village, 3057 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Event Description
Manufactured homes are an underserved market for home energy upgrades that come with unique opportunities and challenges. Attend this in-person training to learn best practices for installing ducted heat pump HVAC systems in a double wide manufactured home. Complementary lunch will be provided from Lincoln Deli.
Attendees can meet at Chumash Village Community Room for lunch and can park outside the main building. After lunch they will move to a double wide unit located on site for the training.
Learning Objectives

How to size heat pump water heaters for manufactured homes
The importance of thermostatic mixing valves and expansion tanks
Ventilation best practices
Installation techniques for plug-in water heaters.
When and how to re-pipe to accommodate a new water heater

Instructor
Rich Souther, Pacific Heating & Sheet Metal

Centralized versus Decentralized Ventilation Systems
2024-12-18 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Event Description
There are a number of new decentralized ventilation products and certainly more centralized HRV systems. What do customers need to consider when choosing between these systems for their new or retrofit projects.
Learning Objectives

Communicate why ventilation is necessary as homes and buildings become more airtight.
Summarize the differences between a centralized and decentralized balanced ventilation system.
Identify the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized ventilation systems.
Explain ventilation system choices to customers (for builders).

Learning Units
1 AIA LU Pending for this course
Instructor
Eric Fenno, Small Planet Supply

Carbon Reduction through Building Electrification – Part 1: All-Electric Design and Construction Series
2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
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Event Description
All-Electric Design & Construction Series
On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straight-forward information on current systems and technologies plus a look ahead at what’s emerging in the market.

Part 1: Carbon Reduction through Building Electrification will address California’s targets for carbon reduction, status of the clean power grid, the role of energy storage and emerging options for refrigerants.
Part 2: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling will address ducted and ductless heat pumps for thermal comfort.
Part 3: Domestic Hot Water, will focus on integrated and split-system Heat Pump Water Heaters, as well as combination systems and point-of-use electric resistance water heaters
Part 4: Ventilation and HRV, will look at exhaust fans, ducted ventilation and heat recovery ventilators that support energy efficiency and healthy interiors
Part 5: Appliances & Energy Storage, looks at electric options for cooktops, dryers and other appliances as well as current and emerging battery technologies for energy storage.

This series has been developed to fulfill the California requirement for five hours of ZNCD education as part of architecture license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.

Learning Objectives

Learn the ‘why’ behind California’s shift to building electrification and the link to Zero Net Carbon Design
Learn the pros and cons of various products to help in selecting appropriate systems that meet electrification and carbon-reduction goals
Learn critical installation details such as dimensions and venting to call out in plans and/or identify early in construction
Understand the local market for specific all-electric/ZNCD equipment, including cost, availability and lead times

Learning Units
1.0 AIA HSW LUs approved for this course

Instructor
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting

Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling – Part 2: All-Electric Design and Construction Series
2025-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
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Event Description
All-Electric Design & Construction Series
On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straight-forward information on current systems and technologies plus a look ahead at what’s emerging in the market.

Part 1: Carbon Reduction through Building Electrification will address California’s targets for carbon reduction, status of the clean power grid, the role of energy storage and emerging options for refrigerants.
Part 2: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling will address ducted and ductless heat pumps for thermal comfort.
Part 3: Domestic Hot Water, will focus on integrated and split-system Heat Pump Water Heaters, as well as combination systems and point-of-use electric resistance water heaters
Part 4: Ventilation and HRV, will look at exhaust fans, ducted ventilation and heat recovery ventilators that support energy efficiency and healthy interiors
Part 5: Appliances & Energy Storage, looks at electric options for cooktops, dryers and other appliances as well as current and emerging battery technologies for energy storage.

This series has been developed to fulfill the California requirement for five hours of ZNCD education as part of architecture license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry.

Learning Objectives

Learn the ‘why’ behind California’s shift to building electrification and the link to Zero Net Carbon Design
Learn the pros and cons of various products to help in selecting appropriate systems that meet electrification and carbon-reduction goals
Learn critical installation details such as dimensions and venting to call out in plans and/or identify early in construction
Understand the local market for specific all-electric/ZNCD equipment, including cost, availability and lead times

Learning Units
1.0 AIA LU approved for this course

Instructor
Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting

Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD) Pacific Winter Hybrid Cohort
2025-01-16
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3C-REN is pleased to offer The Passive House Network’s (PHN’s) Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant hybrid cohort. This training is available at no cost to residents and those who work in the counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. The CPHD course is the premier Passive House professional training for architects, engineers, and building professionals and is supported by the 31-year history of global technical leadership of the Passive House Institute.
The upcoming online Winter Cohort starts on January 16th with an exam scheduled on April 3rd. For more information on the training, check out the training brochure and schedule or visit Pacific Winter 2025 Cohort – The Passive House Network. The hybrid cohort schedule is approximately 8 weeks from kick-off to completion, followed by 4 to 5 weeks of exam prep.
Complete the interest form ASAP to confirm your eligibility for the cohort. Space is limited. Registration is first come, first serve with limited equal spaces per Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Confirmed registrants will be sent a link and an enrollment code to register with PHN’s training portal.
By registering for the Pacific Cohort, you commit 3C-REN to pay the training and exam fee on your behalf, valued at $2,295.
Course Overview
The course is structured to be flexible in timing yet get you to the exam date prepared for the test and ready for designing and building.
The CPHD/C training is a specially designed for professionals in the U.S. construction industry. It features Passive House calculations in Imperial units, and has a variety of case studies, with both U.S. and international examples. Regardless, of what type of projects you design – residential, commercial, institutional projects, or with new and retrofit construction – the Passive House standard can be applied.
Who Should Attend
The Certified Passive House Designer / Consultant course was developed for a wide range of student profiles include architects, MEP and structural engineers, façade, energy and sustainability consultants, contractors, developers, policymakers, regulators, and more.

Why Attend this Course

Gain a strong foundation in Passive House principles, and their application, that can influence all your building projects, including single-family, multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial.
Learn Passive House standards and calculations using Imperial units rather than metric.
Develop the skills needed to calculate for high-performance buildings.
Explore case studies of passive house buildings from a variety of projects and learn best practices and design tips for different conditions.
Learn the core requirements for all certified Passive House designers and consultants so that you can take the certification exam.
Once you pass the certification exam, you’ll possess an internationally regarded professional credential demonstrating leadership in high-performance, low-energy building design.

This training is accredited by the AIA for up to 59 LU/HSWs (CPHD + PHPP).

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