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    Green Building Construction Tour, February 11, 3:30-5 pm, San Luis Obispo, California

  • 11 February 2025
  • Start time : 03:30 PM
  • End time : 05:00 PM
  • Event Host : Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN)
  • Event Location : Address will be shared with registered attendees, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Green Building Construction Tour
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.During this tour of an active construction site, the builder will provide first-hand information on implementation, lessons learned and best practices. Project location in San Luis Obispo will be provided to registered participants.

Objectives -

  • Learn about installation requirements and options for heat pump mechanical systems
  • Observe an installed heat pump hot water system and learn the space and location requirements and potential pitfalls to avoid
  • Discuss ventilation and indoor air quality and different options appropriate for retrofits versus new construction
  • Review wall, floor and roof assemblies for both insulation and air sealing best practices.

Note: The location will be shared after registration.

Example Green Home Image: 3CREN

 

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN)
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Mike Horgan, Design-Builder, In Balance Green Consulting
      Mike is a licensed builder in California and Massachusetts, as well as a certified Passive House Consultant. Mike specializes in bringing building practices, methods, and theories to reallife applications for architects, designers, and other builders. Specialities include life-cycle cost analysis, building envelope, and more.

      Andy Pease, Principal, In Balance Green Consulting
      Andy, an Architect and LEED AP, is focused on optimizing green building strategies, including LEED certification and water conservation. She has helped dozens of clients through a green building process using integrated design, daylight and water use analysis and other strategies to maximize efficiency.
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Green Building Tour

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