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Register Electrification is taking form in California – gas water heaters are being based out in the Bay Area by 2027 and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transition from gas to electric will “spark” giant demand for all trades, including plumbers. In this session, Electrify My Home will introduce […]
Register All-Electric Design & Construction Series On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straight-forward information on […]
Register For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike Horgan, owner of Cairn Collaborative has been building comfortable, efficient, ZNE projects for 20 years. In this introductory course, Mike will […]
Register Electrification is taking form in California – over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have 6 million heat pumps installed by 2030. The massive infrastructure transition from gas to electric will “spark” giant demand for skilled electricians and presents a unique business opportunity. In this session, Electrify […]
Register Appraisers and Realtors will advance their credibility and competency to better serve their clients with solar-powered homes. Newly constructed homes have been required to have solar as of 2020 and existing home installations remain on an ongoing upward trend. How much value does solar add? What is the most essential number we need related […]
Register All-Electric Design & Construction Series On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts and bolts of incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects, including tips for implementation as well as client communication. We’ll provide straight-forward information on […]
Register This is the ENERGY EFFICIENCY class of the series. Do you know? CA policy goals no longer aim for net zero energy. Going forward, it’s all about emissions reductions. CA’s building codes and energy policy impact the way homes are built and powered. Homes of the future will be carbon-free! Efficient, all-electric, powered by clean […]
Register Advancing appraiser training, this class builds on the content of courses 1 & 2, recommended as prerequisites. How & Why: We’ll examine the details of a new all-electric, carbon-free, Passive House, currently under construction. Outcomes: 12 benefits of high-performance homes Health Safety Comfort Quality Durability Aesthetics Energy efficient Water efficient Resilient Costs less to […]
Register Homeowner interest in our capacity to control indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed. Ventilation has been elevated from bathrooms to main living areas, from a few seconds of exhaust to continuous delivery of fresh filtered air. Concerns around the ability to shelter in place during extreme events range from far-flung rural areas […]
Register Sessions will provide ongoing support for real estate agents and appraisers on the topics of Efficient, Healthy, Clean-energy Homes. Participants are invited to bring questions, share experiences, and continue to build their expertise. Instructor: Debra Little, Home Performance and Valuation Specialist, AjO
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