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Green Building Construction Tour: San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo: Location provided upon registration San Luis Obsipo, California, United States

Register Event Description Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice. As we tour an active construction site, the builder will provide first-hand information on implementation, lessons learned and best practices. Project location in […]

2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry

Register Event Description The 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 and others in the construction industry. We’ll provide background on the reasons behind the changes and impacts for projects particularly in the […]

What Energy Consultants Need to Know About HERS Measures

Register Event Description This course will cover what Energy Consultants need to know about energy features that require third-party HERS verification. Some HERS measures are required on most projects, but some are optional. Energy consultants might see the energy savings reflected when selecting these optional features but may not be aware of all the work, […]

High Performance Buildings: Designing for Utility Costs & Carbon Emissions

Register Event Description How can we decide what features to upgrade in our building projects? Most project teams use code minimum, manufacturers’ claims, anecdotes, and gut feelings to decide what insulation, HVAC system, and water heating system to use. This goes especially for solar and battery systems, too. Nick Brown has developed an approach to […]

Inflation Reduction Act Part 1: Funding Overview of Programs (Real Estate Focus)

Register Event Description Inflation Reduction Act Part 1: Funding Overview of Programs IRA 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. Learning Objectives Current and potential IRA funds and […]

Crafting High Performance Enclosures: Roofs, Walls, and Floors

Register Event Description Building enclosures – the roof, walls, and floor – are the first line of defense between nature and people. Enclosure performance is optimized when air sealing and insulation – two underappreciated and typically underperforming features – are done to high-performance standards rather than the status quo. This class covers installation — the […]

3C-REN Contractor Connection Hub at Beacon Building Products

Beacon Building Products 567 Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA, United States

Register Event Description Join 3C-REN on March 5th at Beacon Building Products in Oxnard for an exciting opportunity to connect and grow! The 3C-REN team will be on-site to share workforce development opportunities, exclusive incentives tailored to contractors in the region and provide answers to Energy Code questions. Learning Objectives Discover how you can enhance […]

Recovery Ventilators: 2022 Energy Code Energy Savings and Compliance Credit

Register Event Description Improved health and cognitive performance. Easier Title 24 compliance. Utility bill savings. These are the reasons to consider incorporating Heat Recovery Ventilators & Energy Recovery Ventilators (collectively Recovery Ventilators or RVs) into your next high-performance home project. Nick Brown, the instructor, installed his first RV in his home during COVID, when his […]

Nail the Sale: Getting Past Heat Pump Objections

Register Event Description Heat Pumps are quickly gaining traction as a preferred HVAC and water heating technology. California has a goal for 6 million installed heat pumps by 2030, and state plans indicate that new gas furnace and water heaters will not be permitted after 2030. While the path forward for heat pumps seems clear, […]

Nonresidential: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates

Register Event Description As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, we see the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality and improved resiliency continue to permeate the code’s evolution. This series focuses on current best practices for implementation of energy strategies, as well as what’s around […]

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