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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Register Come learn about policies and policy changes around small housing, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) and all electric homes; Zoning codes, building codes, fire codes and energy efficiency codes; Energy code compliance for an all-electric tiny home or ADU. Get a walk through on how this all-electric tiny 176 square […]
Registrarse ¡Bienvenidos residentes de los condados de San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, y Ventura, interesados en los calentadoras de agua con compresores eléctricos! Únase a nosotros para discutir los beneficios y los desventajas contras de los calentadores de agua eléctricos con el experto Louie Barba y residentes locales que usan calentadores de agua eléctricos. Vamos […]
Register This seminar covers the processes that are required to utilize hemp as a building material, and the processing and vetting of the plant to get it to a standard fit for building. We will also discuss design considerations, building techniques, and cover permitting and planning division requirements. Learning Objectives: Understanding building and safety […]
Register This is class 4 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 series will be hosted twice throughout 2023. Having gained a solid understanding of high-performance building enclosures from classes 1 through […]
Register This is part 1 of a 2-part event on 5/3. Please arrive at 8:15am for complimentary coffee and pastries. Higher-Performance Envelope + Balanced Ventilation Energy performance is increasingly dependent on buildings that limit air infiltration, but that is just one piece of higher performance roof and wall assembly. In this 3rd installment of […]
Register This is part 2 of a 2-part event on 5/3 Detailing for High Performance Roofs and Walls We know the concepts behind providing a great building envelope – air tight and well-insulated– but how, exactly, do we do that? In this course, we’ll provide ‘sketch-level’ details of high-performance wall and roof assemblies that […]
