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SUMMARY:Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater
DESCRIPTION:INTEREST FORM​\n\n3C-REN has partnered with CalCERTS\, Inc. to offer HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rater training for FREE* to qualified candidates across the tri-counties!   \nAs the California Energy Code (Title 24 Part 6) becomes more stringent\, HERS Raters are essential to the construction process as trusted third-party reviewers of the performance of a building’s major energy-using appliances.   \nCandidates will learn to conduct the following tests to verify the performance of various building systems:  \n\nDuct Tests \nBlower Door Tests \nQuality Insulation Installation (QII) \nFan Efficacy/Watt Draw \nRefrigerant Charge Verification \nSolar System Verification \nAnd more! \n\nHERS certification has several tracts depending on the individual’s focus. Pathways include:  \n\nHERS Residential Alterations \nHERS New Construction \nHERS Solar \nHERS II – Whole House Rater + CA RESNET \nHERS Nonresidential  \n\nA high school diploma or GED is recommended for enrolling in this training opportunity. For more information about what a HERS Rater does\, visit WWW.CALCERTS.COM to find a detailed course listing\, definitions\, resources\, job qualifications\, and more.   \nTo sign up for this training fill out the interest form. 3C-REN staff will follow up to schedule a short discussion about your experience and career trajectory.  \n*3C-REN will fully pay for training in partnership with CalCERTS\, Inc. Candidates will be responsible for any field house and EPA 608 examination fees\, which typically range from $200 to $325. Exams include: HERS Residential Alterations Compliance Fieldhouse and EPA 608 Universal Certification Core and Type II. These exams are required to become a HERS Rater in California and to handle refrigerants (EPA 608). In addition\, 3C-REN will require candidates to complete a brief bi-annual survey for one year\, detailing their experience after the class.  
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/flexible-dates-become-a-hers-rater-8/
CATEGORIES:BPT,ECC
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SUMMARY:Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater
DESCRIPTION:INTEREST FORM​\n\n3C-REN has partnered with CalCERTS\, Inc. to offer HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rater training for FREE* to qualified candidates across the tri-counties!   \nAs the California Energy Code (Title 24 Part 6) becomes more stringent\, HERS Raters are essential to the construction process as trusted third-party reviewers of the performance of a building’s major energy-using appliances.   \nCandidates will learn to conduct the following tests to verify the performance of various building systems:  \n\nDuct Tests \nBlower Door Tests \nQuality Insulation Installation (QII) \nFan Efficacy/Watt Draw \nRefrigerant Charge Verification \nSolar System Verification \nAnd more! \n\nHERS certification has several tracts depending on the individual’s focus. Pathways include:  \n\nHERS Residential Alterations \nHERS New Construction \nHERS Solar \nHERS II – Whole House Rater + CA RESNET \nHERS Nonresidential  \n\nA high school diploma or GED is recommended for enrolling in this training opportunity. For more information about what a HERS Rater does\, visit WWW.CALCERTS.COM to find a detailed course listing\, definitions\, resources\, job qualifications\, and more.   \nTo sign up for this training fill out the interest form. 3C-REN staff will follow up to schedule a short discussion about your experience and career trajectory.  \n*3C-REN will fully pay for training in partnership with CalCERTS\, Inc. Candidates will be responsible for any field house and EPA 608 examination fees\, which typically range from $200 to $325. Exams include: HERS Residential Alterations Compliance Fieldhouse and EPA 608 Universal Certification Core and Type II. These exams are required to become a HERS Rater in California and to handle refrigerants (EPA 608). In addition\, 3C-REN will require candidates to complete a brief bi-annual survey for one year\, detailing their experience after the class.  
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/flexible-dates-become-a-hers-rater-9/
CATEGORIES:BPT,ECC
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SUMMARY:National Association of Realtors Green Designation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nNational Association of Realtors Green Designation | In-Person\nNAR Green Day 1: The Resource-Efficient Home – Retrofits\, Remodels\, Renovations\, and New Home Construction \nThursday\, March 9 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nThe 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 provide advice and sources of information to help homeowners improve the resource efficiency of their homes from low-cost fixes and DIY projects to retrofitting and replacing systems to big -budget remodeling projects. The course also looks at constructing a new\, resource-efficient home and the value that real estate professionals can bring to the design and build team. \n  \nNAR Green Day 2: Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource Efficient Homes \nFriday\, March 10 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nThis session focuses on applying your knowledge of resource-efficient\, smart\, and certified homes and adapting your core real estate skills to build business success in the niche market for resource-efficient homes. More homebuyers are demanding green and energy-saving features in their next homes. Are you prepared to assist them? Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to resource for buying or selling a more efficient\, money-saving\, healthy home. \n  \nJoin us for a two-day training to learn green real estate concepts\, principles\, practices and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and your clients. You’ll stand out from the crowd by earning the only green designation for real estate agents conferred by the National Association of REALTORS®. \n\nDon’t sign up because others are underwriting the cost. Sign up because it will help you be more successful.\nDid you know that 94% of home buyers rate energy efficiency as an important part of their home buying decision? Are you prepared to have that discussion?\nWhat elements of a home are potentially poisoning the occupants and what can you do about it?\nDo you really understand how a home functions?\nWould you and your clients like to save hundreds of dollars a year by learning how to use resources more efficiently?\n\n  \nEarning NAR’s Green Designation \nUpon completion of the two-day required courses and successfully passing each exam with 80%\, you will have achieved GREEN candidate status\, a one-year period during which you must fulfill the educational and experiential requirements to earn NAR’s Green Designation awarded by the Green REsource Council. \n  \nContinuing Education Units approved by the Department of Real Estate \nUpon completion of the two-day required courses and successfully passing each exam with 75%\, you will receive 16 Continuing Education Units approved by the Department of Real Estate. \n  \nPrerequisites \nMust be a licensed Realtor in the State of California in order to receive DRE Credit for attending these courses. \n  \nFees and Registration \nWaived – Thanks to the generous support of 3C-REN. \n  \nRequirements for the NAR Green Designation certification \nAttendance – Participants must attend all two (2) training days. \nPass the exam – Participants must receive a passing grade of 75% on each exam (separate exams are given for Green Day 1 and Green Day 2). If you do not receive a passing grade\, you may attend a future training and re-take the exam. Otherwise\, please contact Franklin Energy to arrange an exam re-take at education@franklinenergy.com. \nSubmit a member application for NAR’s Green Designation. \nMaintain active and good membership status with the Green REsource Council and the National Association of REALTORS® \n  \nThis training is presented by Franklin Energy and made available through the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN)\, a partnership between the Counties of Ventura\, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo to improve energy efficiency. 3C-REN is funded by utility ratepayer funds through the California Public Utilities Commission. \n3C-REN’s Building Performance Training program offers training for real estate professionals to communicate the value of high-performance homes during real estate transactions. 3C-REN’s Home Energy Savings program offers free and discounted energy efficiency upgrades to homeowners to increase the performance of their homes. Learn more at 3C-REN.org \nCustomers who choose to participate in this training are not obligated to purchase any additional services offered by Franklin Energy. Programs may be modified or terminated without prior notice and are provided to qualified customers on a first-come\, first-served basis until program funds are no longer available. Eligibility requirements may apply.
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/national-association-of-realtors-green-designation-2/
LOCATION:Santa Maria Association of Realtors\, 2236 S Broadway Ste E\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inflation Reduction Act Part 2: Stacking IRA funds with 3C-REN Incentives for Buyers and Sellers (Real Estate Focus)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nInflation Reduction Act Part 2: Stacking IRA funds with 3C-REN Incentives for Buyers and Sellers\nIRA funding is coming\, bringing huge potential for energy-efficiency upgrades at an affordable cost. By understanding the programs coming\, you can help clients maximize their savings – on both their installation costs and utility bills. \n\nStrategies to help your clients combine available IRA\, utility/REN\, and tax-based incentive programs\, where applicable\nPairing incentives and rebates with real estate loan programs\nAvailable grant programs for certain real estate clients\nUsing available funding streams for comprehensive solutions\, creating ease of home energy improvements\n\nInstructor: \nJohn Shipman\, Franklin Energy \n  \nThis training is presented by Franklin Energy and made available through the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN)\, a partnership between the Counties of Ventura\, Santa Barbara\, and San Luis Obispo to improve energy efficiency. 3C-REN is funded by utility ratepayer funds through the California Public Utilities Commission. \n3C-REN’s Building Performance Training program offers training for real estate professionals to communicate the value of high-performance homes during real estate transactions. 3C-REN’s Home Energy Savings program offers free and discounted energy efficiency upgrades to homeowners to increase the performance of their homes. Learn more at 3C-REN.org \nCustomers who choose to participate in this training are not obligated to purchase any additional services offered by Franklin Energy. Programs may be modified or terminated without prior notice and are provided to qualified customers on a first-come\, first-served basis until program funds are no longer available. Eligibility requirements may apply. Participants should live or work in the Tri-County area to attend this training. \n 
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/inflation-reduction-act-part-2-stacking-ira-funds-with-3c-ren-incentives-for-buyers-and-sellers-real-estate-focus/
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