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SUMMARY:Green Building Construction Tour: Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nHere’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person\, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice. As we tour an active construction site\, the builder will provide first-hand information on implementation\, lessons learned and best practices. Project location in Santa Barbara will be provided to registered participants. \nLearning Objectives \n\nLearn about installation requirements and options for heat pump mechanical systems\nDiscuss water heater options\, including heat pump water heaters\, and learn the space and location requirements and potential pitfalls to avoid for each system\nDiscuss ventilation and indoor air quality and different options appropriate for retrofits versus new construction\nReview wall\, floor and roof assemblies for both insulation and air sealing best practices\n\nLearning Units\n1.5 AIA LUs approved for this course \nInstructor \nAndy Pease\, In Balance Green Consulting \n  \nThis event is held in partnership with AIA Santa Barbara. Attendance is open to all. \n \n  \nInterested in attending more in-person events? Check out the rest of the events in our High-Performance Happy Hour Series! \n\nNext Generation Passive Solar (8/12)\nRenewable Energy\, Energy Storage and Resiliency (10/28)
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/green-building-construction-tour-santa-barbara/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T093000
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SUMMARY:Understanding HERS Registries for Building Departments
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThe HERS Registry is an online data base that creates and tracks the numerous compliance documents needed for compliance with California’s Title 24 Part 6 energy code. This class will cover what building departments need to know about the HERS Registry and why it is called the single most important tool for Energy Code Compliance. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand how to get building department login credentials for the HERS Registries\nUnderstand how to search for a registered project.\nUnderstand the importance of using the HERS registry.\nUnderstand how to read the Project Status Report for a project.\nUnderstand how energy code compliance is a three-step process facilitated by the three types of forms CF1R\, CF2R\, and CF3R.\n\nLearning Units \n1.5 AIA LUs approved for this course\n1.5 ICC CEUs approved for this course \nInstructor \nRuss King\, Coded Energy
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/understanding-hers-registries-for-building-departments/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T120000
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SUMMARY:Natural Insulation Options for Low-Carbon Construction
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nNatural insulation has many benefits for builders and occupants but not everyone is familiar with these products. Discover how natural insulation products can be the perfect solution for you. Our natural insulation training is perfect for architects\, builders\, and anyone interested in sustainable solutions. Eric Fenno will explain the latest in natural insulation\, share real-world examples\, and give practical tips on how to use these eco-friendly materials to save energy and create healthier spaces. \nLearning Objectives \nAs a result of attending the trainings\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the benefits of using natural insulation in a single-family or multi-family project\nDistinguish the benefits of using cork or wool insulation\nIdentify the best situations for using these products and other natural products in a build.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to learn about the newest trends in green building. Whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint\, improve indoor air quality\, or just stay updated on sustainable construction\, this webinar is for you. Register now to secure your spot and start transforming your projects with natural insulation that’s good for both the planet and your health. \nLearning Units \n1.5 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course \nInstructor \nEric Fenno\, Small Planet Supply
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/natural-insulation-options-for-low-carbon-construction/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T173000
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Heat Pump Zoning for Maximum Comfort and Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nThis course explores best practices for zoning with heat pumps\, covering both ducted and ductless multi-zone strategies. Participants will learn about common challenges\, static pressure issues\, system inefficiencies\, and real-world solutions to improve performance. A field-monitored case study will provide insight into zoning of a fully communicating ducted heat pump system. Attendees will come away prepared to avoid pitfalls of poorly designed zoning solutions and also ready to impress their residential clients with best-in-class comfort. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDefine zoning and explain why it’s used for heat pump applications.\nDescribe why energy consumption may increase in some zoned configurations.\nUnderstand why fully communicating ducted heat pumps require manufacturer-compatible zoning solutions.\n\nLearning Units\n1.5 AIA LUs approved for this course\n0.15 ICC CEUs approved for this course \nInstructor \nLarry Waters\, Electrify My Home
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/heat-pump-zoning/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T080000
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SUMMARY:3C-REN Contractor Connection Hub at Frank's Paint and Hardware
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJoin 3C-REN on June 25th at Frank’s Paint and Hardware in Santa Paula for an enlightening session on workforce development opportunities and incentives tailored for contractors in the area. \n\nDiscover how you can enhance your skills and grow your business with the support of our programs.\nLearn about exclusive incentives available to participating contractors.\nStop by and say hello! We’ll be thrilled to share more details and answer your questions.\nPlus\, don’t miss out on some fantastic free goodies waiting for you!\n\nMark your calendar and come meet us on June 25th from 8 AM to 1 PM at 1026 E. Main Street in Santa Paula\, CA! Let’s take your career to the next level together!
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/3c-ren-contractor-connection-hub-at-franks-paint-and-hardware/
LOCATION:Frank’s Paint and Hardware\, 1026 East Main Street\, Santa Paula\, CA\, 93060\, United States
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SUMMARY:ADU: Energy Code Implementation Series\, with 2025 Code Updates
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nAs the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year\, and the 2025 code emerges\, we see the trends of building electrification\, healthier indoor air quality and improved resiliency continue to permeate the code’s evolution. This series focuses on current best practices for implementation of energy strategies\, as well as what’s around the corner with the new code that will take effect Jan. 1\, 2026. With particular focus on the Central Coast region\, we’ll discuss on what to include in construction documents to streamline the permitting process and tips for construction to ease signoffs and occupancy for each building type. \n\nEnergy Code Implementation: Non-Residential\nEnergy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction\nEnergy Code Implementation: Single Family Additions and Alterations\nEnergy Code Implementation: ADUs (this course!)\nEnergy Code Implementation: Multi-Family\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the current and upcoming metrics and standards used in the energy code for evaluating energy performance and indoor air quality\, and how choices for electric or gas equipment may impact compliance with those standards.\nWithin each building type\, review key mandatory measures related to energy performance\, ventilation\, refrigerants and insulation and review potential challenges for integration into design and construction.\nReview the prescriptive “recipe card” approach versus a building performance approach\, and discuss when to use each strategy to best incorporate energy efficiency and healthy interior environments into the specific project design.\nRecognize where barriers or stumbling blocks may occur within permitting and construction and tips for documentation to smooth out the process\, ultimately increasing the energy efficiency\, health and safety of our buildings.\n\nLearning Units \n\n1.5 AIA HSW LUs approved for this course\n0.15 ICC CEUs approved for this course\n\nInstructors \nJennifer Rennick\, In Balance Green Consulting \nGrant Murphy\, In Balance Green Consulting
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/adu-energy-code-implementation-series-with-2025-code-updates/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T120000
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SUMMARY:Mechanical Systems in Detail
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nThis course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation and hot water systems. Looking at the design and construction of a range of system types\, the course will examine ventilation\, heating\, cooling\, and hot water topics of performance specifications\, coordination\, sequencing\, inspection\, testing\, and reporting. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe Passive House goals and methodology as they translate to mechanical systems.\nOutline typical Passive House heating\, cooling\, ventilation and hot water systems\, focusing on the pros and cons of choices.\nDescribe Passive House ventilation and hot water installation considerations and the process to hit Passive House goals.\nOutline quality assurance and quality control measures used to verify mechanical systems’ performance and reach certification.\n\n  \nLearning Units \n2.0 AIA LUs approved for this course \nInstructor \nKen Levenson\, Passive House Network
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/mechanical-systems-in-detail/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T120000
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SUMMARY:Ask the Experts: Heat Pump Water Heater Installations
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nThis will be an open discussion about Heat Pump Water Heater installations with plumbers\, builders\, architects\, and energy consultants. We will ask participants to share or send in pictures of good\, bad\, and ugly jobs\, so that we can talk through the issues that they had and how they resolved them. We can also share results – how the units are working for the clients. \nWe will also cover the latest research on condensation risk on surfaces and how to avoid problems. \nLearning Objectives \n\nAsk the experts about real-world challenges with installing HPWHs\nLearn from others in the field about common hurdles in installing HPWHs\nLearn how to analyze installs for condensation risk and how to avoid problem\n\n  \nLearning Units \n\n1.0 AIA LUs approved for this course\n0.1 ICC CEUs approved for this course\n\nInstructors \n\nNick Brown\, Build Smart Group\nGary Klein\, Gary Klein & Associates\n\nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://www.3c-ren.org/event/ask-the-experts-heat-pump-water-heater-installations/
LOCATION:CA
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