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SUMMARY:Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater
DESCRIPTION:INTEREST FORM​\n\n3C-REN has partnered with CalCERTS\, Inc. to offer HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rater training for FREE* to qualified candidates across the tri-counties!   \nAs 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.   \nCandidates will learn to conduct the following tests to verify the performance of various building systems:  \n\nDuct Tests \nBlower Door Tests \nQuality Insulation Installation (QII) \nFan Efficacy/Watt Draw \nRefrigerant Charge Verification \nSolar System Verification \nAnd more! \n\nHERS certification has several tracts depending on the individual’s focus. Pathways include:  \n\nHERS Residential Alterations \nHERS New Construction \nHERS Solar \nHERS II – Whole House Rater + CA RESNET \nHERS Nonresidential  \n\nA 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.   \nTo 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.  \n*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.  
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/flexible-dates-become-a-hers-rater-2023-09-01/
CATEGORIES:BPT,ECC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230905T090000
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SUMMARY:Home Electrification Planning - Class 3: Developing an Electrification Plan
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nAs 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. \n  \nThe 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. \nLearning Objectives: \nAfter attending this class\, participants will be able to: \n–         Explain constraints and considerations for selecting equipment \n–         List the essential components of an electrification plan \n–         Guide homeowners to a credible\, comprehensive electrification plan \n–         Help contractors understand the value of an electrification plan for streamlining project bids
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/home-electrification-planning-part-3-developing-an-electrification-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043718
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SUMMARY:High Performance Buildings & Careers - Class 1: High Performance Fundamentals Series
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nThis 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.  \n  \nCode 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.   \n  \nThis 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.   \n  \nLearning Objectives  \nAfter attending this class\, participants will be able to:  \n\nExplain the concept of high performance building and the roles of ‘building as a system\,’ building science\, and quantitative assessment in achieving high performance \nUnderstand the connections between high performance building\, human health\, resiliency\, climate change mitigation\, and State energy and climate regulatory trends \nEnumerate 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 \nBegin transitioning to high-performance building practices \n\n  \n1.5 AIA|HSW LU’s available for this course \nInstructors: \n\nAnn Edminster\, Design AVEnues LLC
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/high-performance-buildings-careers-class-1-high-performance-fundamentals-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043718
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T225756Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Passive House Retrofits
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nPassive 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. \n  \nLearning Objectives \n\nOutline the 5 basic principles of Passive House design and how each principle contributes to the health\, safety and welfare of occupants.\nDescribe 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.\nOutline the major Passive House tools: PHPP\, DesignPH and Therm\, and provide an overview of the tools in correlation with data-driven design.\nTo 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.\n\nLearning Units \n4.0 AIA LU/HSW approved for this course \n  \nInstructor \nSteve Mann\, The Passive House Network and Home Energy Services
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/introduction-to-passive-house-retrofits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T130000
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SUMMARY:Integrating Passive House Standards with CALGreen for Multifamily Buildings - Across California’s Climate Zones
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nPassive 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.  \nUsing 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.  \nBecause 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.     \nAs 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:   \n\nMetrics-based Owner’s Project Requirements \nPhysics-based modeling and simulation & Open-Sourcing for Team Collaboration \nCarbon Accounting and the Decarbonization Tool \nQuality Assurance\, Quality Control\, and the Construction Schedule \n\nOnce 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.    \nThe live session will demonstrate how Passive House targets can be met in the San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, San Diego\, and Sacramento Climate Zones.  \n  \nLearning Objectives \n\nAttendees 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.  \n\n\nAttendees 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. \n\n\nAttendees 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. \nAttendees 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.\nAttendees 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. \n\n1 AIA LU|HSW pending for this course \nEvent Hosted by:\n \nInstructors:\nBeth Eckenrode\, AUROS Group \nCraig Stevenson\, AUROS Group \nMatt Bowers\, AUROS Group
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/integrating-passive-house-standards-with-calgreen-for-multifamily-buildings-across-californias-climate-zones/
LOCATION:Zoom link provided upon registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T093000
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SUMMARY:Installing Heat Pumps: Lessons from the Field
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nHeat 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. \n  \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how focusing on heat pumps can add value to your business\nLearn what energy code requirements apply to heat pumps and how variable capacity heat pumps (VCHPs) qualify for a significant compliance credit\nStudy various installation hurdles and how to overcome them\nLearn typical first costs and operating costs\, as compared to gas furnace split systems\n\nLearning Units: \n1.5 AIA LU approved for this course \n0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course \n  \nInstructors: \nNick Brown\, Build Smart Group \nBobby 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.
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/installing-heat-pumps-lessons-from-the-field/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043718
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SUMMARY:Using Building Science to Design and Build High Performance Homes - Class 2: High Performance Fundamentals Series
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nThis 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.  \n  \nDescription: 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.  \nWhat’s “better value” for owners\, the environment\, and you? Using science to integrate energy efficiency\, thermal comfort\, moisture management\, durability\, and resilience.   \n  \nLearning Objectives  \nAfter attending this class\, participants will be able to:  \n\nExplain how high school-level physical\, chemical\, and biological principles are expressed in buildings. \nProvide at least two basic examples of building science in action in a typical home or office. \nConvey how building science influences building performance with at least two basic examples. \nAssess the level of building performance of a student’s own home or office using class resources. \n\n  \n1.5 AIA|HSW LU’s available for this course \n  \nInstuctor: \nPeter Yost\, Building – Wright
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/using-building-science-to-design-and-build-high-performance-homes-class-2-high-performance-fundamentals-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043718
CREATED:20230224T033157Z
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Design in Practice: Zero Net Carbon Design Series
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nThe 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. \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nThere 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.  \n  \nClass 5: Regenerative Design in Practice \n  \nCalifornia’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.  \n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nBe able to differentiate regenerative vs. sustainable\, in standards and certifications \nUnderstand net positive energy\, water and materials through the Living Building Challenge framework \nBuild awareness of Equity in design and construction practices \nIdentify strategies for natural sequestration and biophilic design elements.\n\nPresenters include: \n\nJennifer Rennick\, AIA\, Certified Energy Analyst\nAndy Pease\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\nMichelle Zimney\, LEED AP BD+C\, LFA\, CPHC\n\nIf interested\, you can sign-up for the following classes. All classes are scheduled from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. \n\n5/23: Targeting Zero Net Carbon\n6/20: Energy Performance for Zero Net Carbon Operations\n7/18: Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus\n8/31: Reducing Embodied Carbon\n9/19: Regenerative Design in Practice
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/zero-net-carbon-design-series-class-5-regenerative-design-in-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043718
CREATED:20230731T165641Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Code Compliance for All-Electric ADUs
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nGet 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. \n  \nLearning objectives: \n■ Learn how computer simulated energy modeling calculations work vs. prescriptive code compliance \n■ Understand inputs of plan modeling\, including window type/sizes\, water heating\, insulation\, vents\, etc. \n■ Recognize how window size and placement can add high value to small home spaces and also create challenges with code compliance \n■ Identify resources to right-size on-site renewable energy and energy storage systems \n■ Consider code compliant and practical water heating alternatives for small living spaces \n■ 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
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/energy-code-compliance-for-all-electric-adus/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043718
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SUMMARY:Ventilation 101
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nVentilation 101 will cover the fundamentals of ventilation and will provide information to enable learners to achieve the following learning objectives: \n  \n\nArticulate why tighter construction means residential buildings need ventilation.\nIdentify and articulate the pros and cons of the three types of ventilation currently available: supply only\, exhaust only and balanced ventilation.\nDescribe the factors to consider when planning for a home’s ventilation system.\n\nThis course includes 30 mins of on-demand content to continue learning after the session.
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/ventilation-101-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T043718
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SUMMARY:Crafting High Performance Enclosures: Roofs\, Walls\, and Floors - Class 3 High Performance Fundamentals Series
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nThis 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.  \n  \nBuilding 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.   \n  \nLearning Objectives  \nAfter attending this class\, participants will be able to:  \n\nDescribe preferred methods and materials used for air sealing different types of building openings\, and how to test the results; \nExplain the difference between conventional insulation practices and “Quality Insulation Installation (QII)” methods\, and how QII is verified; \nIdentify five common building enclosure installation flaws and how to avoid them.  \nQuantify the magnitude of the gap between minimum energy code compliance and high performance\, where all energy features are confirmed with building performance test methods. \n\nInstructors: \n\nJudy Rachel\, Home Performance Pro
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/crafting-high-performance-enclosures-roofs-walls-and-floors-class-3-high-performance-fundamentals-series-2/
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