Residential Load Calculations and Duct Design for Building Departments
Proper residential HVAC design has been required by code for many years, but has been poorly enforced. With the new emphasis on heat pumps, proper design is more important than […]
The Electrification Path – A Case Study
As California begins to electrify, homeowners will each have a unique path to electrification. For some, this means upgrading one appliance at a time; for others, it means replacing them […]
Intro to Residential HVAC Design (ACCA) Part 2
This class is Part 2 of a two part series. Part 1 covered ACCA Manual J load calculations and Manual S equipment selection. This class will cover ACCA Manual D duct design. […]
Intro to Residential HVAC Design (ACCA) Part 1
This class is Part 1 or a two-part series. It will cover ACCA Manual J load calculations and Manual S equipment selection. Part 2 will cover Manual D duct design. Target audience: HVAC contractors, […]
Heat Recovery Ventilation in Existing Multifamily Buildings
Whether compelled by changing code or by market demand for better ventilation, providing ventilation in existing multi-family buildings is a challenge. This training explores how balanced ventilation can be added to […]
Introduction to Residential HVAC Systems
This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system. It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and […]
Diagnosing Heating and Cooling Comfort Problems in Homes
Even when an HVAC system is installed perfectly and running fine, homeowners can still be dissatisfied with the comfort of their home. This class will cover how to diagnose thermal […]
HRVs and ERVs for Passive House Applications
Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilation (HRV) for Passive House applications will provide information about how HRVs and ERVs play a central role in Passive House construction. Information […]
Stay Cool This Summer with Higher-Performing Air Conditioning: Local residents share their experiences with heat pumps for space heating and cooling
Attention Central Coast Residents! Heat pump space conditioning units are ultra-efficient appliances, widely adopted in Europe and Asia, that use electricity instead of natural gas to both heat and cool […]
Sungrown Efficiency – Optimizing the Energy Water Nexus
Resource consumption of outdoor cultivation environments is driven by water usage, which has its own impact on energy usage. Additionally, starting plants in protected environments has associated energy impacts. Learn […]
