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SUMMARY:Webinar - Heat Pump Water Heater: Installation\, Decision Guidance\, and Load Shifting
DESCRIPTION:Heat Pump Water Heater: Installation\, Decision Guidance\, and Load Shifting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse description\n\n\n\nThis course is part of 2026 Heat Pump Week. Learn more and find other Heat Pump Week events here. \n04/15/2026\, 09:00 am – 12:00 pm\nOnline  Custom tool 3h\nBy enrolling in this course\, you agree to receive text message course reminders. To opt-out update your profile here or upon receiving your first message you will have the option to opt out by replying “STOP”. \nPresented by Nick Brown and Gary Klein\, this webinar will look at the best practices for installing a heat pump water in residential homes. This course will help plumbers\, builders\, architects\, homeowners\, and home energy consultants understand what is different about heat pump water heaters from the water heaters they are more familiar with\, ensuring correct installations. We’ll provide a quick recap of heat pump water heater basics and then explore the retrofit process\, beginning from site preparation and installation considerations at the home\, to operation and grid flexibility that heat pump water heaters can provide. \nThe U.S. Department of Energy has recognized this course as part of PG&E Energy Center’s Heat Pump Water Heater program as Energy Skilled in Installation. Energy Skilled heat pump water heater programs include important content to prepare students to install and specify high quality\, next generation heat pump water heater systems. \nEnroll here to attend the entire Energy Skilled Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Series. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nHeat pump water heater basics\nKey installation challenges for heat pump water heaters\nInstallation requirements for electrical\, plumbing connections\, and condensate drainage\nNew technological developments for heat pump water heaters\nCold climate HPWHs (split-type)\nHeat water heater operational modes\nGrid interaction\nClass survey\, closing and wrap up\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nList key considerations when preparing to replace a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater\nName examples of different heat pump system types\, including 120v equipment\nIdentify the proper installation location for a heat pump water heater system\nSummarize the different operating modes of HPWHs\nDescribe what is a CTA-2045 communication device and how it is used for grid flexibility\nDiscuss how the operation of a heat pump water heater can be managed using a CTA-2045 device and how heat pump water heaters are used within utility demand response programs\n\nbuildingscienceeducation | BSESC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Brown \nNick Brown is president of Build Smart\, an independent energy consultancy specializing in California energy modeling\, energy code\, and building performance that supports builders and architects in designing energy-efficient buildings. Nick is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) for residential and an Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) for nonresidential construction by the California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC). He is a subject matter expert on the Energy Code Ace statewide education team and teaches classes for Southern California Edison on net zero design\, all-electric homes\, heat pumps\, and PV and battery systems. As part of a CalSEED team\, Nick is currently researching phase change material applications in HVAC systems. Nick was elected to the Board of Directors of CABEC beginning in 2018. He holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA in Manufacturing from the University of Michigan. He remodeled his own home in 2014 in a deep energy retrofit and completed an all-electric netzero carbon ADU above his garage in 2022 that serves as a living lab. Prior to starting Build Smart\, he served as president of Merlex Stucco for 15 years\, a $15 million Southern California stucco manufacturer. \nGary Klein \nGary Klein\, President of Gary Klein & Associates\, Inc. has been intimately involved in energy efficiency and renewable energy since 1974. One fifth of his career was spent in the Kingdom of Lesotho\, the rest in the United States. Mr. Klein has a passion for hot water: getting into it\, getting out of it and efficiently delivering it to meet customer’s needs. After serving 19 years with the California Energy Commission\, he has provided consulting on sustainability since 2008\, with an emphasis on the water-energy-carbon connection. Mr. Klein received a BA from Cornell University in 1975 with an Independent Major in Technology and Society with an emphasis on energy conservation and renewable energy.   The International Association of Plumber and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) recognized his efforts in 2014 presenting him their Green Professional of the Year award. In 2015 the Department of Energy awarded him the Jeffrey A. Johnson Award for Excellence in in the Advancement of Building Energy Codes. \n\n\n\nAudience Level\nIntroductory\n\n\nContinuing Education Credits\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeywords\nAIA |BIG_CEU | BPI |CABEC | Building Envelope | ZNE / Electrification / Decarbonization | Rates\, Rebates & Incentive Programs | Water| Architect | Plumbers / Pipe Fitters | Home Performance Contractor | General | Sustainability Manager|yourhometraining
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-heat-pump-water-heater-installation-decision-guidance-and-load-shifting/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - BetterBuilt NW HVAC Sizing Tool Overview
DESCRIPTION:BetterBuilt NW HVAC Sizing Tool Overview\nAPRIL 21\, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM\nJoin Energy Trust Home Retrofit for this free and frequently requested virtual training. This presentation is designed to showcase the BetterBuilt NW HVAC Sizing Tool\, and how to use the tool for HVAC design. Both trade allies and community partners may benefit from this information if they are looking to explore different sizing tools and learn more about HVAC load calculations. \n\n\n\n\nDetails\nDate: April 21 \nTime: 8:30 am – 10:00 am \nCost: Free \nEvent Category: Heating + Cooling \n\nEvent Tags:Training + Events\n\nWebsite: clearesult.zoom.us/meeting/register/CpiIZidtSiOIhwKuJLCyrg \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nOrganizer\nEnergy Trust \nPhone: 1.866.368.7878 \nEmail: info@energytrust.org
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-betterbuilt-nw-hvac-sizing-tool-overview/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - In the Zone: Zoning for Forced-Air
DESCRIPTION:In the Zone: Zoning for Forced-Air\nWednesday\, April 22 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn ACCA Codes & Coffee Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoning for Forced Air? It’s not new. It’s been done successfully for over 60 years with dampers. However\, the majority of HVAC Contractors stay away from zoning and won’t see it as solving comfort problems most homeowners live with every day. \nZoning also provides substantial energy savings over single thermostat systems. Independent studies show as much as 33% reduction in KWH with zoning\, yet less than 5% of all HVAC equipment shipments are zoned every year. Many contractors say the house is too small for zoning. \nOur panel of zoning experts will show you how to zone any home\, new or existing\, which will end up paying for itself with the energy savings.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-in-the-zone-zoning-for-forced-air/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters in Small Spaces: Lessons from the Amazing Shrinking Room
DESCRIPTION:Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters in Small Spaces: Lessons from the Amazing Shrinking Room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse description\n\n\n\n\n\nBy enrolling in this course\, you agree to receive text message course reminders. To opt-out update your profile here or upon receiving your first message you will have the option to opt out by replying “STOP”. \nResidential heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are an effective way to reduce energy use\, operating costs\, and CO2 emissions. Research has shown that the ultimate operating efficiency depends as much on the installation conditions as the equipment selection itself. This course will share what we learned from a series of practical\, shrinking room experiments about why\, and how much\, the installation spaces impact efficiency and\, most importantly\, practices for successful installations. We will dive into space requirements and venting strategies for heat pump water heaters to enhance both new construction and retrofit installations. The results provide actionable guidance for manufacturers\, designers\, engineers\, installers\, and owners. In addition to sharing the results of the laboratory tests\, the presentation will also discuss the thermodynamic principles behind them. The session will provide participants with practical guidelines and design tools ready to implement as well as a framework for predicting how different design choices are likely to affect HPWH performance in a given installation space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse sessions\n1 full online session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstalling Heat Pump Water Heaters in Small Spaces: Lessons from the Amazing Shrinking Room – WEBINAR – April 22\, 2026 (2pm – 4pm) PDT\n\n\n04/22/2026\, 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm\n\n(GMT -07:00) America/Los_Angeles\n\n\nStart date: April 22\, 2026 02:00 pm\, end date: April 22\, 2026 04:00 pm\nTime zone: (GMT -07:00) America/Los_Angeles\n1 event\nAttendance type: Full online\n1 Host\nVideo conference tool: Custom tool\nDuration 2 hours\n\n\n1 event\n Full online\n1 Host\n Custom tool\n 2h\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstalling Heat Pump Water Heaters in Small Spaces: Lessons from the Amazing Shrinking Room – WEBINAR – April 22\, 2026 (2pm – 4pm) PDT\n\nEnroll\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Hosts\n1 Host \n\n\n\nNS\n\nNicolas Saroni – PGE Host\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information\n\n\n\n\nInstructor Bio\n\nBen Larson \nBen\, founder of Larson Energy Research\, is a scientific researcher and consultant with over 15 years professional experience. Ben has a multifaceted professional and academic background covering research design and management\, physics\, numerical modeling\, and emerging technology. He has specialized expertise in heat pump-based appliances and how mechanical systems in a building interact and affect total energy use. His practical experience includes equipment energy use testing\, in both the field and lab; developing models to analyze and forecast equipment energy efficiencies; and designing equipment specifications. \nSam Larson \nSam is an associate at Larson Energy Research\, managing laboratory and field research on heat pump water heaters and HVAC equipment. He was a contributing author on the “Amazing Shrinking Room” research project and also consults on water heating standards. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\nIntroduction and safety message\nHow the size of the room a HPWH is installed in affects its efficiency\nHow to improve efficiency in a small space through increased ventilation\nHow the temperature of exchange air affects ventilation\nComparative advantages of passive convection and forced-air approaches\n\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how the temperature and flow rate (the thermodynamic principals) of the HPWH thermal resource (the air) effects efficiency\nIdentify installation locations that are problematic for efficient and effective HPWH operation\nIdentify at least two techniques for improving installed HPWH efficiency in small spaces\nBecome facile with altering existing floor plans to accommodate HPWHs in a way that maintains their efficient operation\n\n\n\n\nAudience Level\nIntroductory\n\n\nContinuing Education Credits\n\nSee below \n\n\n\nCABEC\n2\n\n\nSector\nResidential\n\n\nElectrification\nYes\n\n\nKeywords\nCABEC | Water & Energy | ZNE / Electrification / Decarbonization | Home Performance | HVAC | Commissioning (Cx) | Plumbers / Pipe Fitters | HVAC / Mechanical Contractor | Home Performance Contractor | General Contractor | Builder / Developer – Residential\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-installing-heat-pump-water-heaters-in-small-spaces-lessons-from-the-amazing-shrinking-room/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T130000
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SUMMARY:Bozeman\, MT - Healthy Housing Principles
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Housing Principles\nApril 27 – 29\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n751 Osterman Dr\, Bozeman\, MT 59715\, USA\n\n\nnotes\n\n \nCourse Description\nThis in-person course is centered around the BPI Healthy Housing Principles certificate. Students who successfully complete the course will learn how to evaluate residential structures\, recognize hazards to human health\, and advise occupants on ways to potentially improve health outcomes in their home environment. \nThe class is appropriate for students with intermediate experience in the weatherization and home performance industries. This course will be presented as a hybrid of class presentations\, lab activities\, and field visits. Course content\, assessments\, and follow-on resources will be shared on the Training Center learning management system. \nThis class will conclude with a proctored examination of the BPI Healthy Housing Principles examination. \nCourse Schedule\nMonday         1-5 p.m. \nTuesday        8:30-5 p.m. \nWednesday  8:30-12 p.m. (exam begins at 10:15 a.m.) \nCourse Fees\n\nCourse Fee: $575 for the general public\nHHP BPI Written Exam: $325 for the general public\nFree for associates of the Montana Weatherization Workforce\n\nREGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON\n\nPlease email classes@weatherization.org or call 406-586-0070 with any questions.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bozeman-mt-healthy-housing-principles-2/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Building Science Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:American Institute of Architects\nBuilding Science Fundamentals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAVAILABLE: Live Virtual Seminar \n\nMay 05\nMay 07\nMay 12\nMay 14\n\n16 AIA CEU credits \n\n\nAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA)\n16 LU|HSW\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nPrice: $595.00\nLimited Number of Spots \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable\, energy-efficient\, affordable\, and healthy buildings. Our past registrants have benefitted tremendously from the interactive sessions with Dr. Lstiburek where questions are encouraged. Because of that\, we limit attendance to 50 or so. Each $595.00 series consists of 4 afternoons of instruction. Upon completion of the seminar\, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 16 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website. \nThe time for the sessions will be from 1:00-5:00 pm EST. \nDr. Joseph Lstiburek will discuss building science principles (such as the control of heat\, air\, and moisture and IAQ) and show you how to apply them to low-energy enclosure design\, advanced HVAC systems\, forensic investigations\, and the repair and retrofit of existing buildings. \nThe Fundamentals class has been attended by thousands of builders\, architects\, engineers\, building science consultants\, building code officials\, facility managers\, building product manufacturers\, and government officials. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\nSession One\n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n\nSession Two\n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n\n\nEnvironmental Separation\nThe Myth of the Dew Point\n\n\nDefinition of a Building\nRoofs Vented and Unvented\n\n\nThe Effect of Climate\nHygric Buoyancy\n\n\nThe Perfect Wall\nIce Dams\n\n\nThe Water Molecule\nBasements\n\n\nRelative Humidity and Vapor Pressure\nCrawlspaces Vented and Unvented\n\n\nAir Flow and Vapor Diffusion\nSlabs and Flooring\n\n\nRain\n\n\n\nCapillarity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Three\n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n\nSession Four\n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n\n\nStucco Failures\nRetrofits\n\n\nPressure and IAQ\nMass Buildings\n\n\nBuildings as 3-D Airflow Networks\nFreeze Thaw\n\n\nControlling Pressures and Pathways\nInterior Foundation Retrofits\n\n\nStack Effect and Compartmentalization\nHistoric Building Limitations\n\n\nHVAC\nFrame Buildings\n\n\nPart Load and Humidity Control\nDeep Energy Retrofits\n\n\nCentral Systems vs. Distributed Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/virtual-seminar-building-science-fundamentals-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T090000
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SUMMARY:Portland\, OR - Partners in Home Repair
DESCRIPTION:Partners In Home Repair\n\nThe Portland Building\nPortland\, OR \nWednesday\, May 6 from 9 am to 3:30 pm\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nA free event bringing together organizations\, programs\, and contractors working in home repair to collaborate\, learn\, and share resources. \n\n\n\n\nPlease join us at the Partners in Home Repair Event at the Portland Building from 9am – 3:30pm on May 6th\, 2026! \nIn the morning\, each non-profit or government organization provide will give a 5-minute summary of their program (what services they provide and who they serve). The goal is to increase your awareness of other programs and find opportunities for collaboration as you serve your clients. \nAfter lunch (provided)\, we will hold a variety of sessions on a range of topics related to home repair and serving clients. A detailed agenda outlining the sessions will be sent out closer to the event date. Contractors are welcome to attend\, but will not be asked to share a 5-minute summary of services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThe Portland Building\n\n1120 Southwest 5th Avenue \nPortland\, OR 97204 \n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n09:00 AM – 09:30 AM \nCoffee & Connection\n\nRoom 108\n\n09:30 AM – 11:45 AM \n\n\nProgram Sharing Session\n\nRoom 108\n\n11:45 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\nLunch\n\nRoom 108\n\n12:45 PM – 01:25 PM \n\n\nWorkshop Session 1\n01:35 PM – 02:15 PM \n\n\nWorkshop Sessions 2\n02:25 PM – 03:05 PM \n\n\nWorkshop Sessions 3\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/portland-or-partners-in-home-repair/
LOCATION:The Portland Building
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