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Multi-Family Domestic Hot Water

Register 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 projects. As a result of this training, learners will be able to: Identify the design considerations which should be included in a new or retrofit […]

Introduction to Passive House Standard

Register 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 is a 2-hour course that dives into the basic principles, history, certification, and the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to […]

Why Energy Consultants Should Learn to do Residential HVAC Design

Register 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 the perfect candidates to step in and fill this role, either as a service to HVAC contractors or directly to homeowners and builders.  The […]

Why Energy Consultants Should Learn to do Residential HVAC Design

Register Today! 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 the perfect candidates to step in and fill this role, either as a service to HVAC contractors or directly to homeowners and builders.  […]

National Association of REALTORS Green Designation | Ventura County

Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS 463 Pennsfield Pl Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Register NAR Green Day 1: The Resource-Efficient Home – Retrofits, Remodels, Renovations, and New Home Construction Monday, April 8 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The session looks at why consumer demand for these homes is increasing and how both the homes and consumer expectations impact the market. The course prepares real estate professionals to […]

Blower Door Basics and Beyond

Register Set-up of home and blower door; Identify the building enclosure; Depressurization versus pressurization; Interpreting basic test results; Blower Door best practices e.g. minimizing wind effect, hose placement, identify intentional holes and when to forego any blower door testing. Converting Blower Door test results into meaningful metrics. Instructor: Judy Rachel, Home Performance Pro

Is a Heat Pump Water Heater Right for Me?

Register Disponible en español aquí. 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 heat pump water heaters. We will answer questions like: Is a heat pump water heater appropriate for my home? Are […]

Crafting High Performance Enclosures: Roofs, Walls, and Floors – Class 3 High Performance Fundamentals Series

Zoom link provided upon registration

Register This is class 3 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each class.   Building enclosures – the roof, walls, and floor – are the first line of defense between nature and people. Enclosure performance […]

Overcoming Installation Challenges with Heat Pumps

Register 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 years. This session is designed for HVAC contractors, builders, and others who want to understand how to install heat pumps right. We will cover […]

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