Is a Heat Pump Water Heater Right for Me?

Welcome heat-pump-curious residents of the Central Coast! Join us to discuss the pros and cons of heat pump water heaters with expert Gregory Holladay and local residents that live with […]
Why Consultants Should Learn to do Residential HVAC Design

HVAC contractors are simply not doing proper load calculations for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which are lack of knowledge and lack of time. Energy Consultants are […]
Introduction to Passive House Standard

Course Description Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This […]
Multi-Family Domestic Hot Water

Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable. This training offers experience and strategies for providing DHW in multifamily […]
Hemp Beginnings

This seminar covers the beginning stages of hemp as a plant, as a material, and it’s uses in the built environment. We will cover hemp history in society and government, […]
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 […]
Energy Code Compliance: Using HERS Measures (Part 2)

Third-party verification through HERS measures is a great way to improve energy performance and, more to the point, meet the Title 24 Energy code. In this two-part course, we’ll cover […]
Energy Code Implementation: Single Family Additions and Alterations

Energy Code Implementation Series Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series, we’ll […]
Recovery Ventilators: Energy Savings and Compliance Credit in the 2022 Energy Code

Improved health and cognitive performance. Easier Title 24 compliance. Utility bill savings. These are the reasons to consider incorporating Heat Recovery Ventilators & Energy Recovery Ventilators (collectively Recovery Ventilators or […]
All-Electric People’s Self Help Housing Building

Would you like to see inside an all-electric, Zero Net Energy commercial building, right here on the Central Coast? In this 3-minute video we walk through People’s Self-Help Housing’s new […]