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Free Webinar: Zero Emissions Multifamily Passive, October 22, 9 - 11 am

by Hani Social media manager

Event Description This course is an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings that teams want to build, and families want to live in. Learning Objectives … more...

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Free Webinar: Solar PV: Technology and Valuation, October 23, 9am - 12pm

by Hani Social media manager

Appraisers and Realtors will advance their credibility and competency to better serve their clients with solar-powered homes. Newly constructed homes have been required to have solar as of 2020 and existing home installations remain on an o… more...

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Free Webinar: Basics of Lighting Controls, October 22, 9-11 am

by Hani Social media manager

This introductory course on lighting controls provides attendees a practical guide to common lighting control components found in commercial lighting systems. The class will introduce how to use controls to reduce energy consumption of ligh… more...

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Free Webinar: Building the Future: Electrification Strategies for Electricians, October 18, 8-9:30 am

by Hani Social media manager

Electrification is taking form in California (and beyond!) - over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have 6 million heat pumps installed by 2030. The massive infrastructure transition from gas t… more...

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Free Webinar: Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Site Analysis and Installation, October 14, 9am-12:30pm PT

by Hani Social media manager

This is intermediate class for anyone interested in understanding the specific issues associated with PV site analysis and system sizing. It focuses on design, installation and support. The objective of this course is to assist participants… more...

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Free Webinar: Wildfire Defense Certificate Training for Landscape Professionals, October 17, 5-7:30pm PDT

by Hani Social media manager

The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of materials, maintenance practices, and fire… more...

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Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater Training, Online, October 7-23, 8:30am-12:30pm ET

by Hani Social media manager

With Southface, you can become a Certified Home Energy Rater, one of the highest residential energy credentials that can be earned by an individual. Considering becoming a certified Home Energy Rater? Southface Institute&rsqu… more...

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DIY Solar Power Fan Installation - Reduce Shed Heat and Stagnant Air

Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Fans,IAQ,Ventilation,DIY,heat,Exhaust fans

by Rate It Green Team

A solar powered fan is a great and simple idea to remove excess heat from a shed. And this is a Scout project in addition, where (with supervision), the kids can get involved and learn as well.  Apparently this Scout shed sometim… more...

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Free Webinar: A Builder’s Perspective on Zero Net Energy, October 15, 11:30am-1pm

by Hani Social media manager

For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike Horgan, owner of Cairn Collaborative has … more...

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Free Webinar: All-Electric Retrofits with Electrical Panel Constraints, October 9, 2- 3:30 pm

by Hani Social media manager

The building industry will need to electrify buildings at a fast pace if cities and counties are to meet their goals for reducing Carbon emissions. One of the obstacles commonly cited for keeping status quo gas systems in place is limited s… more...

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