This full day training is for HERS Raters or anyone working with Title 24. It offers an updated overview of the Title 24 Code changes for 2016.

Title 24, Part 6: 2019 Residential Introduction

The 2019 update to the Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards requires new and altered homes to become more efficient. The standards have been adopted, and implemented for projects permitted on or after January 1, 2020 This full day training provides an overview of many of the 2019 changes that affect California raters, builders and officials in the upcoming code.

This half day class covers the advanced details of Blower door testing.

This class is for raters who have had some exposure to using Energy Pro for HERS II analysis, but who may need a bit more practice and additional exposure to more complex buildings.

This is a half day class on Solar

Detailed overview of The New Homes Solar Partnership for Solar PV rater verification process is covered in full day class.

This ½ day program goes through the Building Science behind Heat, Moisture and Pressure transfers that occur dynamically each day. Using the principles found in the "Second Law" we can locate problems affecting buildings. This is part of the Series dealing with Building and Pressure Diagnostics.

Please contact Kathleen Armstrong with any Questions (209) 966-3153

This is a full day class to focus on the basics of home sealing in California. This is recommended for each Rater, Mechanical Contractor or Building official involved in an Air Sealing Project

This half day training will cover the issues and cautions surrounding air sealing.

This Half day class reviews the Title 24 codes and ASHRAE 62.2

The Building Pressure Diagnostics class explains the principles of air pressure within a building and how to use these principles to diagnose air flow problems.

This training will go into depth on how to conduct a Combustion Safety Test (CST) in the Combustion Appliance Zone CAZ under Worst Case Depressurization (WCD).

The Commercial CalGreen class reviews the Energy Efficiency Measures within the newly released CalGREEN Code.

This class will consist of a 5-6 hour guided study session for the EPA 608 exam, followed by a closed book, on-line certification exam. This certification is required for all raters who wish to perform refrigerant charge verification.

This half day field day class will cover how to complete a duct system leakage test using a duct blaster.

This half day course covers the important factors of refrigerant and airflow on installation.

This 1/2-day class will discuss the pilot programs now underway for performing HERS II ratings on multi-family buildings.

This 1/2-day class will discuss what HERS II (Whole House Rater) is and how it relates to BPI, the interim performance approach, Energy Upgrade CA and other energy programs.

This 1/2 day class covers the different types of raters and certifications, the role of HERS providers, the various types of inspections that HERS raters do.

The HVAC System Airflow Training Class will review and demonstrate the three CEC approved methods for HERS raters to measure HVAC system airflow.

This half day training session covers the science and application of airflow principles to the efficient operation of HVAC equipment.

This class(1/2 day) is in an introduction to thermal imaging and IR science.

Overview of Zero Net Energy at an introductory level. Half day class. Target Audience: Architects, engineers, contractors, building professionals, raters, building owners and operators, HVAC professionals, policymakers and local governments.

This class covers efficiencies relating to design, installation, as well concepts focusing on delivered efficiencies, operating points, fan and duct curves.

This 1/2 day class covers Sizing Introduction,Wrightsoft Set-up,Data Sheets and hands on training

First section (AM) of class covers Manual 'J' Sizing Introduction, Manual 'J' Wrightsoft set-up and hands on training Detailed Cooling Capacity Data Sheets and Air Flow Calculation Worksheets

Second section (PM) covers Manual S, Sizing of Residential Equipment based on Manual S and the California title 24 Part 6 parameters. Material includes: Reference App JA-II, Various Manufacture Equipment Data sheets, a PowerPoint with a step-by-step work through, and a Wrightsoft computer element.

This is a 1/2 day class covers Sizing of Residential Equipment,and Data sheets

This half day class covering the development of NetZero and Passive house construction.

This class will cover the Title 24 field verification and diagnostic testing of Quality Installation of Insulation (QII), a HERS rater-verified energy feature used in new construction and some remodels and additions.

Full day class covers high-efficiency furnace quality installation practices based on ACCA Standard 5, including applying Manuals J, S, and D in the field, system commissioning, and participation requirements for the SoCalGas High-Efficiency Furnace Quality Installation Program. HVAC contractors interested in participating in the SoCalGas program must attend this class along with the completing the following pre-requisites: Nate Certification or equivalent. Manual J, S, D training. Design software training using either Write-soft or Elite design software.

This class will compare the Retrotec and Energy Conservatory diagnostic equipment used by HERS raters, energy auditors, home performance contractors and HVAC contractors.

This 1/2 day class will review some of the similarities and differences between several Green Programs available in the state of California.

This is a half day comprehensive class which includes information about building science related to window efficiency and performance, along with information on current glazing technologies and applications.