Home Remodeling – Fire Resiliency & Electrification
This class is designed for both homeowners and professionals who are planning residential remodeling projects, regardless of whether the remodel is focused on electrification or fire resiliency, or those are […]
Heat Pump Fundamentals: Space Conditioning and Water Heating
Having gained a solid understanding of high-performance building enclosures from classes 1 through 3 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals series, participants are well-prepared for this class, which will provide a […]
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 […]
Duct Leakage Testing: Basics and Beyond
Explore the basics of duct leakage testing. Learn how to set-up the home and equipment to quantify both total duct leakage and duct leakage to the outside. You will also […]
How to Market Yourself as a High-Performance Professional
“High-performance” professionals set themselves apart from traditional building professionals by exceeding conventional standards for energy efficiency, healthy indoor air quality, resilience, comfort, durability, and cost of maintenance. From renovations of […]
Whole House Assessment: The Home Energy Audit Explained
Measured Home Performance is different from other approaches to saving energy and making money in the home improvement industry. The principal difference is the measured results of home performance contracting, […]
Central Coast Reach Codes Workshop
Jurisdictions across the Central Coast are interested in or already pursuing reach codes in preparation for the updated Energy Code going into effect January 1, 2023. This workshop offers information […]
Enclosure Best Practices: Roofs, Walls, and Floors
Building enclosures – the roof, walls, and floor – are the first line of defense between nature and people. Enclosure performance is optimized when air sealing and insulation – two […]
Common Inspection Issues for Small Solar PV and Energy Storage Installs
Come brush up on best practices for achieving quick, successful, and energy-code compliant solar and battery inspections. Industry expert Bill Brooks will provide a 1.5 hour training addressing the most […]
The Role of Building Science in High Performance Buildings: Part 2 Science in Buildings
Integrating building science into building performance means better indoor and outdoor environmental quality, increased building durability and resilience, and less risk for building owners, communities, and the planet. This course […]
