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 […]
Register This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system. It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and duct design (ACCA Manual J). It will go through a simple example home and introduce one of the available software programs that assist you […]
Register Third-party verification through HERS measures is a great way to improve energy performance and, more to the point, meet the Title 24 Energy code. In this two-part course, we’ll cover what architects and builders need to know to successfully integrate HERS measures into residential design and construction. Part 1 will provide an overview of […]
Register Are you a realtor who wants to be prepared for questions about electrification and be able to identify opportunities for home energy upgrades? This class offers a summary of locally available incentives for home energy upgrades from 3C-REN and what to know about electric technology from Ryan Cruz and Peter Buchnoff of TRINITY HVAC […]
Register Heat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers, clients, and others on these differences to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. This webinar will outline best practices for system operation of ducted and ductless mini-splits, unitary heat pumps, and heat pump […]
Register Measured Home Performance is different from other approaches to saving energy and making money in the home improvement industry. The principal difference is the measured results of home performance contracting, as opposed to the hoped for benefits offered by other contracting services. The measured home performance process begins with a thorough examination of the home using diagnostic […]
Register Energy Code Implementation Series 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 with a focus on what to include in construction documents to streamline the permitting process and tips for construction to […]
Register Embodied Carbon, the term that identifies the collective impacts of extracting, manufacturing and transporting building materials, is appearing on everything from requests for proposals to the next round of the building code. In this course we’ll provide practical approaches to reducing embodied carbon in residential and commercial projects. Learning objectives: • Understand new Cal […]
Register Proper residential HVAC design has been required by code for many years, but has been poorly enforced. With the new emphasis on heat pumps, proper design is more important than ever. This class will help building departments understand what to ask for and how to check residential HVAC designs to make sure that they […]
Register 3C-REN’s Single Family Home Energy Savings Program has three notable changes to the program design in 2024. Program changes include: No new gas equipment can be submitted into the program as a primary or secondary measure beginning June 1st, 2024. Homes with solar installed within the previous 12 months of the project will be […]
Register Do you know how much energy is used in your home? Want to learn how saving energy can affect you, your home, and our climate? The Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) has partnered with local libraries to provide Home Energy Savings DIY Toolkits and portable Induction Cooktops for your use! Join us at Goleta Valley Library […]
Register In an effort to alleviate the States housing crisis, California passed a series of laws to allow homeowners to utilize their lots for building accessory dwelling units. This session aims to provide guidance on the building code, resources and best practices. Learning Objectives: What is the difference between an ADU and JADU? Is your […]
