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Webinar – Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification

April 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Free

Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification

Course description

This course is part of 2026 Heat Pump Week. Learn more and find other Heat Pump Week events here.

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As heat pumps begin to proliferate the market, it’s important to recognize the importance of energy efficiency and home performance. Building systems are interdependent and it’s rare that addressing a single component will result in the most comfortable outcome. This session will highlight the importance of incorporating home performance concepts into heat pump projects or at least the home upgrade planning process. You’ll learn about unintended consequences of not doing so, as well as the huge upsides when done correctly.

Course Hosts
  • NS
    Nicolas Saroni – PGE Host
Additional information
Instructor Bio

Larry Waters

Larry Waters is the founder of Electrify My Home, a first-of-its-kind electrification company specializing in residential electrification projects and workforce training. Larry has 40 years HVAC trade experience in service, installation, sales, and management with a specialization in home performance. Beginning in 2014, Larry’s focus shifted to replacing gas furnace with high-efficiency heat pumps and in that time has designed and installed over 400 systems. Larry is NATE and BPI-certified and serves on multiple boards and committees focused on propelling the movement to Electrify Efficiently.

Agenda
  • Introduction and safety message
  • Unintended consequences of heat pump swaps
  • Introduction to home performance electrification
  • Making the case for home performance through real project data
  • Project examples
  • Class survey, closing and wrap up
Objectives

The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:

  • Name two unintended consequences of unplanned heat pump swaps
  • Explain why load calculations are important for ensuring correct sizing
  • Describe why a standard BTU to kW conversion doesn’t mean right-sizing
  • Calculate how many BTUs are lost to the attic with uninsulated ductwork
Audience Level
Intermediate
Continuing Education Credits
Keywords
AIA|BIG_CEU | BPI | CABEC | Climate and Sustainability | Rates, Rebates & Incentive Programs | ZNE / Electrification / Decarbonization | HVAC | Consultant| Energy / Manager| Program / Project Mgr| Home Performance| General Contractor| yourhometraining

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