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 […]
Residential Additions and the Energy Code
This one hour class is designed to train building department staff on how to improve enforcement of the CA Title 24 Energy Code as it applies to “residential additions”. An […]
Heat Pump Water Heaters for Energy Code (Public Sector)
As heat pump water heaters become more popular in residential applications, building departments need to be able to identify HPWHs on compliance documentation and in field, as well as understand […]
Understanding CALGreen Requirements for Residential and Nonresidential Projects
We’ll go through the 2019 CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11) requirements for residential and nonresidential projects and discuss documentation submission and compliance review. This course is beneficial for developing a […]
Air Sealing for New and Retrofit Buildings Pt. 2
The tightness of a building’s envelope to air infiltration is one of the key components to achieving Zero Net Energy. Instructor Terry Nordbye will use real world case studies to […]
