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Free PG&E Webinar: Assembling the Zero Carbon Home, July 25, 9am-12pm PT
Event Description
Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carbon homes are more thermally comfortable than traditional buildings.
The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:
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What makes a zero-carbon home?
How to use thermodynamics and hydrodynamics to optimize a home's performance
Passive and active elements of a zero-carbon home
Creating a high-performance building envelope
Heat pumps, ventilation, and highly efficient end-use appliances
Strategizing for all-electric appliances, solar PV, and battery storage
Assembling the design and building team and the systems manager
How to verify and certify a zero-carbon home
Incentives for a zero-carbon homes - finance, rebates, and taxes
Class survey, closing and wrap up
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