What Energy Consultants Need to Know About HERS Measures
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 the work, cost, and coordination required to make them pass in the field.
Modeling All-Electric Homes in the 2022 Energy Code
All-Electric Homes are having their moment, with state policies, incentives, and energy code providing builders, homeowners, and energy consultants a strong nudge toward all-electric designs. We will go over how to model all-electric homes (single family and multifamily) for maximum compliance benefit, including the Variable Capacity Heat Pump (VCHP) compliance credit and Heat Pump Water Heaters.
Installing Heat Pumps: Lessons from the Field
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 how heat pumps can add value to your business, how heat pumps work and various configurations, and how to overcome common installation hurdles.
Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series – 2022 Energy Code Nonresidential
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes for Nonresidential for code officials, building safety, and building department staff. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process.
Introduction to the Energy Code: ICC Chapter Series
Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, 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 a refresher for code officials, building safety, and builders who will be participating in 2022 energy code classes, or as an introduction for those entering the building industry, this course will provide a strong foundation for design, permitting and compliance.
2022 Energy Code: Multi-Family
Updates to the 2022 Energy Code for the Building Industry: This series of 5 courses provides an overview of the 2022 Title 24 Energy Code changes, with a focus on architects, builders and others in the construction industry. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process. Attend all five or focus on your industry sector.
Understanding Heat Pump Water Heaters for Building Departments
Heat Pump Water Heaters are rising quickly in popularity due to their energy efficiency and substantial rebates and incentives. There are special considerations that need to be taken for them to be efficient and work well. This class will explain heat pump technology and the different types of heat pump water heaters. It will also discuss the special compliance issues whether the water heater is newly installed or a replacement.
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.
Indoor Optimization – HVAC & Lighting Best Practices
Resource consumption of indoor cultivation environments is driven by operation of horticultural lighting and HVAC systems. Learn best practices for lighting and environmental controls in indoor grow operations. Understand how to compete and comply with upcoming code changes. Save energy by automating system controls to account for interactive effects.
2022 Energy Code Preview — What’s next?
The energy code can be complicated and confusing. This course will provide a concise explanation of why the energy code was created and why it’s relevant today. We will also explore where the energy code is going. This course will help to breakdown the energy code into digestible pieces and demystify confusing sections.
