Register 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 […]
Register Come learn about policies and policy changes around small housing, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) and all electric homes; Zoning codes, building codes, fire codes and energy efficiency codes; Energy code compliance for an all-electric tiny home or ADU. Get a walk through on how this all-electric tiny 176 square […]
Registrarse ¡Bienvenidos residentes de los condados de San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, y Ventura, interesados en los calentadoras de agua con compresores eléctricos! Únase a nosotros para discutir los beneficios y los desventajas contras de los calentadores de agua eléctricos con el experto Louie Barba y residentes locales que usan calentadores de agua eléctricos. Vamos […]
Register This seminar covers the processes that are required to utilize hemp as a building material, and the processing and vetting of the plant to get it to a standard fit for building. We will also discuss design considerations, building techniques, and cover permitting and planning division requirements. Learning Objectives: Understanding building and safety […]
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 […]
Register This is part 1 of a 2-part event on 5/3. Please arrive at 8:15am for complimentary coffee and pastries. Higher-Performance Envelope + Balanced Ventilation Energy performance is increasingly dependent on buildings that limit air infiltration, but that is just one piece of higher performance roof and wall assembly. In this 3rd installment of […]
Register This is part 2 of a 2-part event on 5/3 Detailing for High Performance Roofs and Walls We know the concepts behind providing a great building envelope – air tight and well-insulated– but how, exactly, do we do that? In this course, we’ll provide ‘sketch-level’ details of high-performance wall and roof assemblies that […]
Register Energy Code Implementation: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. […]
Register 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 […]
Register This seminar covers how building this way fits into climate and resiliency needs for the planet and how the performance of these homes can greatly reduce our carbon footprint. […]
Register Event Description: The 2025 code cycle will see large revisions to the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rating program. To prepare attendees to understand these changes, this virtual forum […]
Register All-electric high efficiency on and off-grid options for tiny homes and ADUs. See and experience one example of an all-electric tiny home. Learn about options for insulation, water and space heating, cooktops, washer/dryers, solar, storage and more. Get hands on with relevant equipment, review example pricing, availability and associated benefits & potential issues (e.g. […]
