3C-REN

2022 CalGreen Codes for Residential and Non-Residential
2024-07-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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2022 CalGreen Codes for Residential and Non-Residential
This course focuses on Title 24, Part 11, the California Green Building Standards. We’ll review background of the code, the logistics of implementation and the specific requirements for residential and non-residential construction.
Learning objectives

Understand CAL Green compliance process for residential and nonresidential projects, including changes taking effect July 1, 2024.
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
1.5 AIA HSW LU approved for this course
0.15 ICC CEU approved for this course
Instructors
Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting
Tatiana Soglin, In Balance Green Consulting

Practical Guide to All-Electric Residential Buildings
2024-07-11 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom link provided upon registration
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Event Description
The case for building All-Electric is stronger than ever. All-Electric homes are cheaper to build and operate, healthier and more comfortable to live in, and have GHG emissions roughly half that of mixed fuel homes. The 2022 California energy code has accelerated adoption of All-Electric building, and this class will show why electric homes facilitate easier energy code compliance. Taught by two instructors who have built all-electric homes for themselves and are experts in the field, you’ll get an insider view of how to design and build electric, with examples from their professional work, how to overcome common objections and obstacles, and lessons learned from the field. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the technologies that enable All-Electric homes, including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, induction cooking, and heat pump clothes dryers.
Learning Objectives

Why All-Electric homes are superior to typical mixed fuel homes in terms of cost, health, emissions, and quality of life
Key products and systems used in all-electric homes (heat pumps for space conditioning, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and electric clothes dryers)
How to model all-electric systems for Title 24 compliance
Cost-effectiveness of all-electric designs compared to traditional designs
Single-family and multifamily examples plus remodels and ADUs
Quality of life reasons to consider all-electric designs

Learning Units
3.5 AIA HSW LU approved for this course
Instructors
Nick Brown, Build Smart Group
Robert Fortunato, ForStrategy Consulting, Inc

Increasing Referrals for REALTORS
2024-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom link provided upon registration
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Green Marketing Roundtable Part 3- Increasing Referrals

“Green Eileen” will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals through various proven marketing techniques and tips she has used successfully in her own Green Real Estate Business over the years to help attendees develop and enhance their green real estate marketing practices.In this fun and face-paced program, Eileen will be answering the question, “What are the next steps for building my green brand?”

The riches are in the niches: How to build a brand.
Ways to level up your education to further immerse yourself in sustainability.
What trends to look for in green real estate to keep yourself ahead of the competition.
The power of partnering with your local association.
Help politicians see the light with common sense advocacy tactics.

Instructor:
Eileen Oldroyd, Franklin Energy

Renters' Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Are you a renter trying to reduce the energy used in your home? Renters have more control over their energy use than you might think.
Join 3C-REN to discuss actions you can take to reduce energy use while saving money and creating a clean and comfortable home!
Attendees will learn about:

Renter-friendly actions to reduce home energy use
Ways to reduce natural gas in the home
Using the DIY Energy Saving Toolkits from 3C-REN
Borrowing a portable induction cooktop from your local library
More climate-friendly tips from Resilient Central Coast

Test Event
2024-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
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Carbon Reduction through Building Electrification - Part 1: All-Electric Design and Construction Series
2024-07-18 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Grant Murphy, 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.

Zoning for Heat Pumps – Strategies for Best Outcomes
2024-07-19 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Zoom link provided upon registration
Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different climate zones in a home. Many customers and contractors newer to heat pumps are drawn to multi-split systems that utilize a single outdoor unit to run multiple air handlers, but there can be unintended comfort sacrifices if not done carefully. In this webinar we will focus on various approaches to zone control for efficient and comfortable outcomes. We will compare traditional zoning with zone control, multi-split systems, multiple 1-to-1 systems, and combinations of these solutions.

Learning Objectives:

Name one downside of installing a single multi-split outdoor unit instead of multiple outdoor units
Explain why many mini split brands do not work well with traditional zone control
Describe one scenario where installing a multi-split unit makes sense

1.5 AIA LU’s Pending for this course
0.15 ICC CEU’s Pending for this Course

Instructor:
Larry Waters, Electrify My Home

Introduction to Passive House Retrofits
2024-07-24 09:30 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom link provided upon registration
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Event Description
The Passive House Institute developed EnerPHit certification standards to accommodate the realities of existing old buildings, where foundations, party lines, historic preservation, cost, and other factors make a typical Passive House certification impractical. This course takes a detailed look at the criteria, the pathways, and the potential exemptions, that drive EnerPHit performance to deliver the health, efficiency, and resilience results we expect from Passive House. Through case studies of successful retrofits, see how to upgrade a building with respect to airtightness, insulation, thermal bridge reductions, high-performance windows, and ventilation.
Learning Objectives

Outline reasons why the EnerPHit standard was developed and implemented to ensure Passive House health, efficiency and resilience outcomes are achievable.
Describe the two EnerPHit certification methods, the criteria differences, and similarities and how these both accommodate high-performance outcomes.
Outline the roles of comfort criteria and ventilation requirements in driving design optimization.
Describe exemptions that may be utilized when issues of existing/historic buildings don’t allow standard resolution.
Outline the EnerPHit Retrofit Plan program and approach for long-term step-by-step Passive House renovation approach.
Describe EnerPHit pilot programs OutPHit and apartment renovation certifications.

Learning Units
2.0 AIA HSW LU approved for this course
Instructor
Steve Mann, The Passive House Network and Home Energy Services
