Modeling All-Electric Homes in the 2022 Energy Code
All-Electric Homes are having their moment, with state policies, incentives, and energy code providing builders, homeowners, and energy consultants a strong nudge toward all-electric designs. We will go over how […]
Home Electrification Planning Class 3: Developing an Electrification Plan
As California makes the transition to electrification, careful planning will be crucial for existing buildings. This three-part series will cover the importance of electrification planning, how to optimize existing electrical […]
Home Electrification Planning Class 2: Panel Optimization
As California makes the transition to electrification, careful planning will be crucial for existing buildings. This three-part series will cover the importance of electrification planning, how to optimize existing electrical […]
Home Electrification Planning Class 1: Soup to Nuts
As California makes the transition to electrification, careful planning will be crucial for existing buildings. This three-part series will cover the importance of electrification planning, how to optimize existing electrical […]
The Case for Practical Home Performance Electrification
The best outcomes for heat pumps and home electrification come through careful planning and incorporation of multiple facets of a building. Understanding the intersection of energy efficiency and performance is […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Value of Becoming a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA)
With California being at the forefront of energy efficiency and having one of the most stringent building energy codes in the country, documenting and verifying compliance with these standards has […]
HVAC Design for Code Officials: ACCA Manual S, J and D
Title 24 California Energy Code requires that new residential heating and cooling systems be properly selected and sized. The California Green Code and Mechanical Code require that the associated duct system […]
