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Free PG&E Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 8, 9am-1pm
Event Description
From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electrify an existing single-family home and how to manage whole house strategies for successful electrification retrofits. Case studies demonstrating successful electrification projects will highlight the opportunities to overcome challenges presented by existing infrastructure and planning for backup power during PSPS events
- What are the drivers for electrification in CA
- Areas of focus for electrification or fuel switching
- Electrification Case Study
- Whole house approach to performance and electrification
- Performance considerations for a home's major appliance loads
- Impact of refrigerants in greenhouse gas emissions
- Best practices for lineset assembly and refrigerant charge
- Ventilation system types for performance and comfort
- Duct system performance factors
- Renewables and energy storage
Dan Perunko is cofounder of Balance Point Home Performance Company. In 2006, along with Gavin Healy, Dan started a successful company providing full service home performance analysis, retrofits, consultations, and trainings. Dan works on new and existing construction designs and hands on installations of enclosures, mechanical, plumbing, and indoor air quality components based on tested performance outcomes.
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