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SUMMARY:Home Improvements for a Healthier\, Resilient\, and Clean-Energy Future: A One-Page Guide for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nOverview of a new one-page guide for homeowners. With the premise that most home improvement projects have the potential to improve or harm performance\, it’s helpful to be informed of basic building science principles. The class will spotlight the benefits many homeowners look to achieve\, a recommended order of steps to take\, and building details in a range of improvements. Homeowners can meet their goals and enjoy their benefits while reducing emissions. \nThe guide was created to serve two purposes: \n\nTo inform homeowners in the early process of planning improvements to existing homes. To provide a descriptive path to increasing performance while reducing emissions\, mindful of the whole-house approach. While not exhaustive\, the intent is to raise awareness of the complete A-Z considerations in a short take-away info sheet. Much of the public messaging in recent years has focused on electrification but has left out the foundational principles of high-performance enclosures\, which are so essential to optimal outcomes.\nIn response to a question I’ve often heard expressed\, “I’m concerned about climate change but what can I do as an individual?” The guide illustrates ways we can reduce emissions within our households. Our climate actions can start with our own homes!\n\nThere are two versions of the guide with the subtitles tailored to each purpose. The one-page\, two-sided guide in hard copy will also be accessible online with live links to resources. In addition to homeowners\, the guide is useful as an educational tool for contractors\, programs and outreach organizations\, building departments\, and Realtors. \nLearning Objectives \n\nAttendees will be equipped with a handy one-page guide designed for homeowners. The guide is also useful to contractors and others as an educational tool to share with their customers.\nAttendees will comprehend the myriad benefits to both house and occupants of higher performance homes. We’ll address the topic of increased market value\, not often delineated from a professional standpoint.\nAttendees will be cognizant of a recommended\, science-informed\, step-by-step process of implementation that typically makes the most practical and cost-effective sense\, while also encouraged to tailor their choices to personal priorities.\nAttendees will be aware of the fundamental elements of a highly efficient enclosure\, what switching to all-electric mechanical systems looks like\, and how to attain low to zero greenhouse gas emissions with solar plus batteries.\n\nAudience \n\nHomeowners\nContractors: The guide is a communication tool to share with their clients\nRealtors\, programs\n\n  \nInstructor \nDebra Little is a home performance and valuation specialist with field experience in both appraising and energy efficiency. Since building her own home in 2007\, her work has focused on high efficiency\, low emissions\, and related health benefits. Debra develops and presents courses for real estate professionals on the technology\, valuation\, and market representation\, of high performance assets and solar (Public utilities\, professional associations\, conferences). Certifications: CA Certified Appraiser; Building Performance Institute\, Building Analyst and Healthy Homes Principles; Build It Green\, Green Point Rater; IDECC\, Certified Distance Education Instructor. \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/home-improvements-for-a-healthier-resilient-and-clean-energy-future-a-one-page-guide-for-homeowners/
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SUMMARY:Inflation Reduction Act Part 4: Homeowner and Homebuyer Decarbonization Strategies Utilizing IRA Funds
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUse IRA funds to help pay for energy-efficiency improvements\nLearn strategies to help sellers utilize IRA funds to get more for their home and sell their home faster\nLearn how IRA funds can lower your buyer’s true cost of homeownership\, while helping them have a healthier and more comfortable home from day one\n\nLearning Units\n1.5 AIA LUs pending for this course \nInstructors \nFranklin Energy \nJohn Shipman\, Franklin Energy \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/inflation-reduction-act-part-4-homeowner-and-homebuyer-decarbonization-strategies-utilizing-ira-funds-2/
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SUMMARY:2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nThe 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1\, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code\, with a focus on architects\, builders\, building department staff and others in the construction industry. We’ll provide background on the reasons behind the changes and impacts for projects\, particularly in the Central Coast region. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify Big Pictures Goals of the California Energy Commission and how those goals influence requirements for energy performance\, indoor air quality and fuel source.\nUnderstand the organizational changes to the 2025 Energy Code.\nRecognize key updates including building envelope\, lighting\, mechanical and DHW systems\, renewable energy and storage and field verification.\nReview recent housing legislation AB 130 (AB 306) and its impact on the energy code cycle.\n\nLearning Units \n\n1.5 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course\n1.5 ICC CEUs pending for this course\n\nInstructors \nJennifer Rennick\, In Balance Green Consulting \nGrant Murphy\, In Balance Green Consulting \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/2025-energy-code-update-for-the-building-industry-2/
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SUMMARY:Using Wrightsoft for Residential Load Calculations
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nSoftware is a powerful and useful tool\, but it is not magic\, nor does it know if it has been fed accurate information. ACCA Manual J Residential Load Calculation is a detailed and complex procedure with many do’s and don’ts. The various ACCA-approved softwares assist with the math involved\, but they cannot produce accurate load calculations if the user does not know the procedures detailed in Manual J. This virtual training will guide participants through the Manual J procedures for a simple house in the MiTek Wrightsoft software. This will be both a beginning learning experience of the Manual J procedures as well as a glimpse into how that procedure is applied within a software program. \nLearning Objectives \n\nParticipants will experience the creation of a heating and cooling load calculation in the MiTek Wrightsoft Right-Suite Universal software.\nParticipants will learn that a load calculation is only as accurate as the inputs.\nParticipants will understand why the survey procedure is so important to producing an accurate load calculation.\nParticipants will learn what information needs to be obtained about a residence in order to create an accurate load calculation.\n\nLearning Units \n\n2.0 AIA LUs approved for this course\n2.0 ICC CEUs approved for this course\n\nInstructor\nJudy Rachel\, Home Performance Pro \nCourse Location\nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/using-wrightsoft-for-residential-load-calculations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T090000
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SUMMARY:HRV and ERV in Existing Multi-Family Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nWhether compelled by changing code or by market demand for better ventilation\, providing ventilation in existing multi-family buildings is a challenge. This training explores how balanced ventilation can be added to current buildings for maximum occupant comfort and energy savings. In this training\, learners will: \n\nObtain a basic overview of balanced ventilation\, specifically in multi-family applications\nIdentify design and installation considerations in HRV choice for multi-family buildings\nUtilize information from lessons learned in the field regarding HRV choice and installation in multi-family buildings\n\nInstructors \nEric Fenno\, Small Planet Supply \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/hrv-and-erv-in-existing-multi-family-buildings/
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SUMMARY:Electrify Smarter: Your Step-by-Step Home Upgrade Plan
DESCRIPTION:Register \nEvent Description \nThinking about upgrading your home but not sure where to start? Join us for an engaging and practical session designed to help Central Coast homeowners plan smarter electrification projects that save money\, increase comfort\, and avoid costly mistakes. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to chart your personal electrification roadmap—from heating and cooling to water heating\, cooking\, and EV charging.\nWhich upgrades to prioritize first\, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that derail many projects.\nThe five most important steps to prepare your home\, including panel readiness\, ductwork\, and insulation improvements.\nHow to budget\, sequence\, and bundle projects for maximum efficiency and incentives.\nWhat incentives are available from 3C-REN and additional programs.\n\nYou’ll walk away with a clear strategy to transform your home into a more comfortable\, efficient\, and resilient space—on your timeline and budget. \nInstructor \nLarry Waters\, Electrify My Home \nCourse Location \nZoom link provided upon registration \n 
URL:https://sustain.venturacounty.gov/event/electrify-smarter-your-step-by-step-home-upgrade-plan/
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