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 […]
The Role of Building Science in High Performance Buildings: Part 1 Science and 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2022 Energy Code Preview for Multifamily Projects
The 2022 Energy Code is effective January 1, 2023. This course will provide an overview of the changes from the 2019 Energy Code for the new multifamily section. Learning Objectives:
All Electric Buildings: Stories from the Field
All-electric construction has gone mainstream in just a few years. With industry-wide experience, comes new lessons and adaptations. We’ll review what’s been easy and what strategies still require additional attention […]
