Higher Performance Building on the Central Coast, All Electric Construction, Part 1: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling
Gain clarity and expertise on today’s higher performance all-electric construction. Part 1 of our two-part series will focus on heat pumps for space conditioning. Topics will include why heat pumps […]
Non-Residential Tenant Improvements and Alterations
This class covers the enforcement of the CA Energy Code requirements as they apply specifically to non-residential tenant improvements and alterations. Topics covered include: Russell King, M.E. (Senior Director of […]
Top 10 Best Practices for Residential Compliance
We will go through the top 10 compliance areas that frequently snag a plan review or field inspection for residential energy code compliance under the 2019 Energy Code and discuss how to […]
Residential Retrofits – 2019 Title 24 and Best Practices For High Performance Buildings
Working through specific examples, we’ll help project teams navigate Title 24 2019 Energy Standards and identify strategies that have the highest impact for improving energy efficiency, comfort and indoor healthy […]
QII For Contractors
In the 2019 California Energy Code, QII (Quality Insulation Installation) changed from a credit measure to prescriptive measure, meaning it sets the target for compliance. QII is a protocol for […]
The Building Blocks of Passive House Performance
In this introductory course you will learn about Passive House and how it fits with other sustainable initiatives in our efforts to mitigate the Climate Crisis. Learning Objectives:
Electrification and the 2019 Energy Code
As the Energy Code continues to encourage all electric construction, builders and jurisdictions alike must pivot to understanding all electric design and how buildings are impacted by code. Join us […]
All Electric ZNE – Heat Pumps and Electric Appliances for Residential and Small Commercial Projects
Construction in California is moving toward cost-effective, all-electric systems, without natural gas. This class will discuss the benefits and potential barriers to integration of all all-electric systems. Learning objectives:
HRV and ERV Basics
Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be […]
Heat Pump Water Heaters for Energy Code (Private Sector)
Description: We’ll walk through the basics of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) for homes and provide critical compliance information for the California Energy Code 2019 Residential Standards. We’ll cover why […]