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Home Assessments for Decarbonization – Class 6: High Performance Fundamentals Series

Register This is class 6 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.   This class is designed to prepare building practitioners, who have basic to advanced knowledge of residential building, to assist homeowners on their […]

Residential Compliance Forms for Occupancy

Register As a follow-up to “Residential Compliance Forms for Permitting”, we will build on the initial compliance forms used for the building permit to understand what measures are required during construction and how to demonstrate compliance. This course is beneficial for architects, engineers and other design professionals, builders, owners and developers, plans examiners, and others […]

What Energy Consultants Need To Know About HERS Measures

Register Instructor: Russ King, Coded Energy  This course will cover what Energy Consultants need to know about energy features that require third-party HERS verification.  Some HERS measures are required on most projects but some are optional.  Energy consultants might see the energy savings reflected when selecting these optional features but may not be aware of […]

All-Electric Water Heating (SLOCAOR)

Zoom link provided upon registration

Register Are you a realtor who wants to be prepared for questions about electrification or be able to identify opportunities for home energy upgrades? Attendees will learn how to identify when homes are good candidates for all-electric (heat pump) water heater upgrades and what rebates and incentives are locally available to support an affordable transition.

Real Estate Professionals Community Mentoring Sessions

Register Real Estate Professionals Community Mentoring Sessions 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

Getting Past Heat Pump Objections

REGISTER Heat Pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred HVAC and water heating technology, but many customers and contractors are unfamiliar with heat pumps or remain skeptical. In order to meet California’s ambitious heat pump goals (6 million by 2030), contractors and other industry professionals must arm themselves with the knowledge (and sometimes the […]

Introduction to the Energy Code

Register This course provides an overview of the California Energy Code, Title 24 Part 6, including the historic context, organization, resources and overall goals for this current code cycle. Serving as an optional refresher for code officials, architects and builders who will be participating in 2022 energy code classes, or as an introduction for those […]

Using Life Cycle Assessment & Embodied Carbon Calculators to Make Design and Product Choices

Register This hands-on training will equip participants with the practical knowledge and skills to leverage Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools and embodied carbon (EC) calculators in the architectural design and construction process. The course will guide attendees through each phase of a project, from conceptual design to the as-built stage, highlighting the application and benefits […]

Home Electrification Workshop with Resilient Central Coast

Today many homes on the Central Coast use natural gas or propane to power heating at home like space heating, water heating, cooking and drying clothes. The great news is it’s now easier than ever to power our homes with clean, climate safe renewable energy and create a clean energy home. Join 3C-REN in collaboration […]

Batteries: Options and implementation for a building’s energy storage system

Register Whether you’re interested in resiliency and cost savings for a home or simply meeting energy codes for new construction, understanding battery storage is increasingly important for the building industry. In this course, we’ll go over battery types, what’s currently available and what’s on the horizon, how to size a battery for code compliance or other goals, and […]

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