Thriving With Hemp
This seminar covers how building this way fits into climate and resiliency needs for the planet and how the performance of these homes can greatly reduce our carbon footprint. It […]
Energy Code Implementation: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs)
Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series, we’ll review the code requirements […]
Building with Hemp
This seminar covers the processes that are required to utilize hemp as a building material, and the processing and vetting of the plant to get it to a standard fit […]
¿Es un calentador de agua eléctrico la mejor opcion para mí?
¡Bienvenidos residentes de los condados de San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, y Ventura, interesados en los calentadoras de agua con compresores eléctricos! Únase a nosotros para discutir los beneficios y […]
Overcoming Installation Challenges with Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps are a big part of the solution to meeting California’s climate goals in buildings. In plain terms, they’re reversible air conditioners and have been around for over 100 […]
Is a Heat Pump Water Heater Right for Me?
Welcome heat-pump-curious residents of the Central Coast! Join us to discuss the pros and cons of heat pump water heaters with expert Gregory Holladay and local residents that live with […]
Why Consultants Should Learn to do Residential HVAC Design
HVAC contractors are simply not doing proper load calculations for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which are lack of knowledge and lack of time. Energy Consultants are […]
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Course Description Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This […]
Multi-Family Domestic Hot Water
Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable. This training offers experience and strategies for providing DHW in multifamily […]
Hemp Beginnings
This seminar covers the beginning stages of hemp as a plant, as a material, and it’s uses in the built environment. We will cover hemp history in society and government, […]