Comfort Ready Home

Introduction to Central Systems for Heat Pump Water Heating (Part 1)
2022-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
The Whys and Hows of HPWH for Multifamily and Commercial
This course will explore the policy drivers that are pushing the integration of central heat pump water heating systems and highlight the economic, energy, and environmental advantages of heat pump water heater systems for commercial and multifamily projects. It will also discuss successful projects and case studies while outlining which applications have the best opportunities for success.

Audience: This class is intended for building owners/managers, developers, architects, designers, builders, policymakers, and engineers.

Learning Goals:

At the end of the class, participants will

Identify national, state, and local codes and policies that are driving change
Understand the unique value proposition of central heat pump water heating systems
Learn why investing makes sense
Identify the characteristics of a good project candidate
Learn about the plug-n-play commercial products available

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Eligible for 1 AIA Learning Unit

Electric Hybrid Water Heater Technology Overview & Customer Solutions
2022-03-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-01 08:00 - 09:00
Hot Water Solutions provides top contractors and plumbers in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana with Electric Hybrid Water Heater (EHWH) technology and sales training. Installers are invited to participate in this presentation which shares tools to increase sales and customer satisfaction with EHWHs. Specific topics covered include: an overview of EHWH functionality, installation considerations, accurate sizing for households, energy efficiency benefits of EHWHs, customer savings, and a cold-climate installation case study.
This course is good for 2 Continuing Education Units for Oregon Construction Contractor’s Board, Oregon Building Codes Division or Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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PTCS Duct Sealing Certification Training - Part 2
2022-02-16 07:30 - 12:30
This two-part training will prepare students to complete PTCS Duct Sealing projects. Topics include program requirements, pressure basics, blower door and duct blaster testing, diagnosis, duct sealing & repair, and combustion safety.
February 15 and 16, 2022.
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PTCS Duct Sealing Certification Training - Part 1
2022-02-15 07:30 - 12:30

PTCS Heat Pump Certification Training
2022-02-14 07:30 - 13:00
This training will prepare students to complete PTCS Heat Pump installations. Topics include program requirements, air flow testing, static pressure measurements, sizing, and lockout settings.
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Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics
2022-02-08 08:30 - 17:30
*This online event will be live-streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration, a link to the Zoom event, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS, will be emailed to you.
This Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics* course is a 1-day (6 hour) training designed to provide new and current Building Analysts with the information needed to complete building envelope diagnostics in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Technical Standards and the Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications. Instruction will include introduction and review of building science concepts, use of required equipment, and procedures required for proper diagnostic testing.
This online class, though covering hands-on elements, is not a substitute for in-person hands-on training.
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Electric Hybrid Water Heater Advanced Training - Rheem/Ruud
2021-12-15 08:00 - 09:00
This Advanced EHWH Training focuses on delivering a quality installation and positive customer experience with EHWHs by breaking down installation practices that differ from standard electric tanks. We offer these manufacturer specific Advanced Trainings for A. O. Smith, Bradford White and Rheem products. High customer satisfaction is for essential for customer referrals and just as importantly, avoiding callbacks. The technical information provided in this course will help you make sure your EHWH installations are done right the first time.
This course builds off the material in our EHWH Technology Overview & Customer Solutions Training, though participants are not required to take these trainings in any particular order. In addition to meeting code requirements the class will cover: Sizing to maximize savings, workarounds for homes with uncontrolled recirculation pumps, understanding the various modes of operation and their effect on hot water delivery, easy methods to estimate energy savings, solutions for installations in small spaces, on-board diagnostics for help with troubleshooting, Wi-Fi connectivity and apps for customers that can’t get enough high tech, and when EHWHs are NOT a good fit.
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This course is good for 2 Continuing Education Units for Oregon Construction Contractor’s Board, Oregon Building Codes Division or Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Electric Hybrid Water Heater Technology Overview & Customer Solutions
2021-12-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-11-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-10-14 08:00 - 09:00
Hot Water Solutions provides top contractors and plumbers in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana with Electric Hybrid Water Heater (EHWH) technology and sales training. Installers are invited to participate in this presentation which shares tools to increase sales and customer satisfaction with EHWHs. Specific topics covered include: an overview of EHWH functionality, installation considerations, accurate sizing for households, energy efficiency benefits of EHWHs, customer savings, and a cold-climate installation case study.
Click here to register. This course is good for 2 Continuing Education Units for Oregon Construction Contractor’s Board, Oregon Building Codes Division or Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Combustion Safety for Weatherization
2021-12-08 08:30 - 16:00, 2021-10-06 08:30 - 16:00
This online event will be live streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration, a link to the Zoom event, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS, will be emailed to you.
This online Combustion Safety (CS) for Weatherization* course is a 1- day (6 hour) training focusing on basic safety testing of combustion appliances. It is designed to provide new and current Building Analysts the knowledge of and procedures included in the Building Performance Institute (BPI) 1200 standard and Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications. Instruction will include introduction and review of CS concepts, identification of combustion appliances and parts, use of required equipment, and procedures required for proper combustion safety testing.
*This online class, though covering hands on elements, is not a substitute for in-person hands on training
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Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics
2021-12-07 08:30 - 16:00
This online event will be live streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration, a link to the Zoom event, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS, will be emailed to you.
This online Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics* course is a 1-day (6 hour) training designed to provide new and current Building Analysts with the information needed to complete building envelope diagnostics in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Technical Standards and the Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications. Instruction will include introduction and review of building science concepts, use of required equipment, and procedures required for proper diagnostic testing.
*This online class, though covering hands-on elements, is not a substitute for in-person hands on training.
Click here to register.

Building Analyst Written Knowledge Review
2021-12-06 08:30 - 16:00
This online event will be live streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration, a link to the Zoom event, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS, will be emailed to you.
This online Building Analyst Written Knowledge Review course is a 1- day (6 hour) training designed to prepare exam candidates for the written portion of the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst (BA) exam. All instruction and support will be in accordance with the BPI Core Certification Scheme Handbook and the BPI BA Testing Knowledge List. Course includes concepts and calculations included in the ANSI/BPI 1200 Standard and other standards referenced in the Handbook.
Course contains aspects of each section in the BPI Testing Knowledge List, but it is not intended to be a comprehensive training on all individual items.
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Commercial HPWH Systems for Multifamily Housing
2021-12-01 10:00 - 12:00
This course provides a foundation for implementing commercial heat pump water heater systems in multifamily settings. In addition to identifying code, policy, and economic measures instrumental to change, this course also explores the fundamental products, practices, and implementation of commercial heat pump water heater systems. It will discuss essential design considerations and explore case studies of successful systems. Audience: This class is intended for engineers, architects, designers, building owners/managers, and maintenance personnel. Learning Objectives:
• Identify national, state, and local codes and policies that are driving change
• Understand the unique value proposition of CHPWH systems • Review market language, product delivery, and available heat pump technology.
• Discuss the fundamentals of heat pump water heaters and commercial system design
• Learn how to use Ecotope’s free sizing tool: Ecosizer • Explore case studies featuring successful implementation.
*Eligible for 2 AIA Learning Units*
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Selling Efficiency Part 2: Expanding Opportunities (Option 2)
2021-11-18 16:00 - 17:00
Selling Efficiency Part 2: Expanding Opportunities (Option 2)
Comfort Ready Home offers Selling Efficiency, a free two-webinar series to help contractors learn proven sales techniques for providing better customer service. In these interactive one-hour webinars, Comfort Ready Home Field Specialist, Troy Zdzieblowski, will train on best sales practices and opportunities to cross-sell energy-efficiency improvements to benefit your customers.
Topics include:

Using the consultative sales method.
Personalizing solutions to meet customer needs.
Implementing a whole-home approach to maximize value.
Cross-selling improvements can benefit you and the homeowner.
Accessing free Comfort Ready Home resources to support your business.

The webinars also include a program overview on the benefits of joining the Comfort Ready Home Contractor Network, and an opportunity to ask questions and provide valuable input on future trainings.
This two-part series qualifies for (2) Building Performance Institute (BPI) Continuing Education Units (CEU). You must attend Part 1 and Part 2 to receive credit.
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Electric Hybrid Water Heater Advanced Training- Bradford White
2021-11-18 08:00 - 09:00
This Advanced EHWH Training focuses on delivering a quality installation and positive customer experience with EHWHs by breaking down installation practices that differ from standard electric tanks. We offer these manufacturer specific Advanced Trainings for A. O. Smith, Bradford White and Rheem products. High customer satisfaction is for essential for customer referrals and just as importantly, avoiding callbacks. The technical information provided in this course will help you make sure your EHWH installations are done right the first time.
This course builds off the material in our EHWH Technology Overview & Customer Solutions Training, though participants are not required to take these trainings in any particular order. In addition to meeting code requirements the class will cover: Sizing to maximize savings, workarounds for homes with uncontrolled recirculation pumps, understanding the various modes of operation and their effect on hot water delivery, easy methods to estimate energy savings, solutions for installations in small spaces, on-board diagnostics for help with troubleshooting, and when EHWHs are NOT a good fit.
Click here to register.
This course is good for 2 Continuing Education Units for Oregon Construction Contractor’s Board, Oregon Building Codes Division or Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Selling Efficiency Part 2: Expanding Opportunities (Option 1)
2021-11-16 08:00 - 09:00
Comfort Ready Home offers Selling Efficiency, a free two-webinar series to help contractors learn proven sales techniques for providing better customer service. In these interactive one-hour webinars, Comfort Ready Home Field Specialist, Troy Zdzieblowski, will train on best sales practices and opportunities to cross-sell energy-efficiency improvements to benefit your customers.
Topics include:

Using the consultative sales method.
Personalizing solutions to meet customer needs.
Implementing a whole-home approach to maximize value.
Cross-selling improvements can benefit you and the homeowner.
Accessing free Comfort Ready Home resources to support your business.

The webinars also include a program overview on the benefits of joining the Comfort Ready Home Contractor Network, and an opportunity to ask questions and provide valuable input on future trainings.
This two-part series qualifies for (2) Building Performance Institute (BPI) Continuing Education Units (CEU). You must attend Part 1 and Part 2 to receive credit.
Click here to register.

Selling Efficiency Part 1: Building Trust & Finding Solutions (Option 2)
2021-11-11 16:00 - 17:00

Selling Efficiency Part 1: Building Trust & Finding Solutions (Option 1)
2021-11-09 08:00 - 09:00

Energy Auditor Field Procedures Review
2021-11-03 08:30 - 16:00
This online event will be live streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration, a link to the Zoom event, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS, will be emailed to you.
This online Energy Auditor Field Procedures Review* course is a 1- day (6 hour) training designed to review the Building Performance Institute Energy Auditor (BPI EA) field guide contents and procedures for candidates preparing for the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor field test. Attendees will participate in an online Zoom training, using the BPI Energy Auditor Field Guide, BPI Energy Auditor Certification Scheme Handbook, and combustion standards associated BPI ANSI/BPI-1200-2017.
Course contains aspects of BPI Energy Auditor Job Task Analyses, but it is not intended to be a comprehensive training on all individual items.
*This online class, though covering hands on elements, is not a substitute for in-person hands on training.
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Energy Auditor Written Knowledge Review
2021-11-02 08:30 - 16:00
This online event will be live streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration, a link to the Zoom event, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS, will be emailed to you.
This online Energy Auditor Written Knowledge Review* course is a 1- day (6 hour) training designed to prepare exam candidates for the written portion of the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor (EA) exam. All instruction and support will be in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Auditor Certification Scheme Handbook. Instruction reviews concepts and calculations included in the ANSI/BPI 1200 Standard, associated National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis (JTA), and other standards referenced in the Handbook.
*Course contains aspects of BPI Energy Auditor Job Task Analyses, but it is not intended to be a comprehensive training on all individual items.
Click here to register.

Electric Hybrid Water Heater Advanced Training - A. O. Smith/State/Reliance
2021-10-28 08:00 - 09:00
This Advanced EHWH Training focuses on delivering a quality installation and positive customer experience with EHWHs by breaking down installation practices that differ from standard electric tanks. We offer these manufacturer specific Advanced Trainings for A. O. Smith, Bradford White and Rheem products. High customer satisfaction is for essential for customer referrals and just as importantly, avoiding callbacks. The technical information provided in this course will help you make sure your EHWH installations are done right the first time.
This course builds off the material in our EHWHs Technology Overview & Customer Solutions Training, though participants are not required to take these trainings in any particular order. In addition to meeting code requirements the class will cover: Sizing to maximize savings, workarounds for homes with uncontrolled recirculation pumps, understanding the various modes of operation and their effect on hot water delivery, easy methods to estimate energy savings, solutions for installations in small spaces, on-board diagnostics for help with troubleshooting, and when EHWHs are NOT a good fit.
Click here to register.
This course is good for 2 Continuing Education Units for Oregon Construction Contractor’s Board, Oregon Building Codes Division or Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Healthy Home Evaluator Training
2021-10-27 08:30 - 2021-10-28 16:00
This 2-day online event will be live streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration, a link to the Zoom event, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS, will be emailed to you.
The Healthy Home Evaluator assesses and characterizes home based environmental health and safety hazards by integrating qualitative observations with quantitative diagnostics to determine and prioritize recommendations that address existing and potential hazards.
The Healthy Home Evaluator communicates the identified risks and hazards to the occupant with the goal of improving health and quality of life.
For more information regarding Healthy Home Evaluator, please visit the following links: Building Performance Institute
Class topics to include:
8 Principles of a Healthy Home
Data Collection
Analysis and interpretation
Recommendations and scope of work
Communication and client education
Personal safety, Insurance and Liability
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PTCS Duct Sealing Certification Training (2 of 2)
2021-10-27 07:30 - 12:30
This 2-day live webinar training will prepare students to complete PTCS Duct Sealing projects. Topics include program requirements, pressure basics, blower door and duct blaster testing, diagnosis, duct sealing & repair, and combustion safety.
Click here to register.

Tue, Oct 26, 2021 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT

PTCS Duct Sealing Certification Training (1 of 2)
2021-10-26 07:30 - 12:30

PTCS Heat Pump Certification Training
2021-10-25 07:30 - 13:00
This live webinar training will prepare students to complete PTCS Heat Pump installations. Topics include program requirements, air flow testing, static pressure measurements, sizing, and lockout settings.
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Commercial HPWH: Engineering Deep Dive Part 2
2021-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
Day 2 of this 2-day course
This course explores how to successfully design and engineer a central heat pump water heating system using commercial equipment. It explores how commercial HPWH systems meet the requirements of new state and local policies and building codes, and it presents the significant energy savings of these efficient domestic hot water systems. This course introduces the engineering fundamentals of central heat pump water heater systems and evaluates important design considerations, while also presenting the current landscape of market delivery, product availability and refrigerant technologies.
Audience: This class is intended for engineers, architects, designers, building owners, and facility managers.
Learning Objectives

Identify the energy savings potential of commercial heat pump water heaters
Review market language, product delivery and available heat pump technology
Introduce and explore the components of heat pump water heater systems
Examine essential design considerations and discuss available products and selection criteria
Learn how to use Ecotope’s free sizing tool: Ecosizer
Evaluate successful case studies

Part 1: Monday, October 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Part 2: Wednesday, October 13, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Eligible for 2 AIA Learning Units
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Commercial HPWH: Engineering Deep Dive Part 1
2021-10-11 10:00 - 12:00
Day 1 of this 2-day course
This course explores how to successfully design and engineer a central heat pump water heating system using commercial equipment. It explores how commercial HPWH systems meet the requirements of new state and local policies and building codes, and it presents the significant energy savings of these efficient domestic hot water systems. This course introduces the engineering fundamentals of central heat pump water heater systems and evaluates important design considerations, while also presenting the current landscape of market delivery, product availability and refrigerant technologies.
Audience: This class is intended for engineers, architects, designers, building owners, and facility managers.
Learning Objectives

Identify the energy savings potential of commercial heat pump water heaters
Review market language, product delivery and available heat pump technology
Introduce and explore the components of heat pump water heater systems
Examine essential design considerations and discuss available products and selection criteria
Learn how to use Ecotope’s free sizing tool: Ecosizer
Evaluate successful case studies

Part 1: Monday, October 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Part 2: Wednesday, October 13, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Eligible for 2 AIA Learning Units
Click here to register.
