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Heat Pumps for Homeowners – Products and Selection

For Residents, Larry Waters

Heat Pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred HVAC and water heating technology. California has a goal for 6...

August 1, 2023

Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series – 2022 Energy Code Nonresidential

Energy Code, Grant Murphy, Jennifer Rennick

Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022...

July 19, 2023

Addressing the Energy Water Nexus: Zero Net Carbon Design Series

Andy Pease, Energy Water Nexus, Tatiana Solgin, ZNCD

The Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) Series, will begin with the background and an overview of carbon in the building...

July 18, 2023

The Case for Practical Home Performance Electrification

Alex Sloan, Electrification, Home Performance, Larry Waters

The best outcomes for heat pumps and home electrification come through careful planning and incorporation of multiple facets of a...

July 14, 2023

ICC Chapter Energy Code for ADUs

ADUs, Grant Murphy, Jennifer Rennick, Title 24

Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022...

June 28, 2023

Preparing for Electrification on the Central Coast

Alex Sloan, Electrification, Larry Waters

Homeowners around the world are beginning to embrace electrification (the switch from gas-fired to electric-powered appliances). When done correctly, home...

June 27, 2023

Zero Net Carbon Design Series – Class 2: Energy Performance for ZNC Operations

Grant Murphy, Jennifer Rennick, ZNCD

Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022...

June 20, 2023

ICC Chapter Energy Code for Multifamily

Grant Murphy, Jennifer Rennick, Title 24

Developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the 2022...

June 14, 2023

Acceptance Testing and Commissioning for Nonresidential

Andy Pease, Jennifer Rennick, Title 24

This course focuses on Commissioning as required by Title 24, Part 11, and Acceptance Testing as required by Title 24,...

June 8, 2023

Good Electrification for Solar Contractors: A New Business Opportunity

Alex Sloan, Electrification, Larry Waters, Solar

The residential energy market in California is quickly transforming towards electrification. This transformation presents an enormous business opportunity for solar...

June 6, 2023

Stop Your Pool From Draining Your Wallet!

For Residents

Is being a pool owner driving up your energy bills? 3C-REN can help! Replace your pool pump with an energy...

May 30, 2023

Zero Net Carbon Design Series – Class 1: Targeting Zero Net Carbon Design

Andy Pease, Jennifer Rennick, ZNCD

How do we move beyond “zero net energy” to a true zero net carbon? This course provides an overview of...

May 23, 2023

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