Educational Programs

Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Green Building Classes

Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building classes are presented in Santa Clara County as a part of the Silicon Valley Energy Watch* partnership, a collaboration between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of San José. Additional classes are offered in partnership with United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Build It Green, BOMA Silicon Valley and other organizations.

Day	Time	Class	Location
February 14	8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Benchmarking Energy Use In Commercial Buildings (Mark Jewell)	San José Pipe Trades
February 14	1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	You've Benchmarked Your Building - What's Next? (Mark Jewell)	San José Pipe Trades
February 23	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Residential Zoned Systems: It's Different Now (John Proctor)	San José Pipe Trades
March 13	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Getting To Net Zero: Rethinking Percent Savings Beyond Code (Charles Eley)	Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Room 225/229
March 15	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Indoor Air Quality for Home Energy Upgrades (Leif Magnuson & Rich Prill)	San José Pipe Trades
March 22	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Energy-Wise Renovation of Foreclosed Homes (Dave Robinson)	San José Pipe Trades
March 23	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Ducted and Ductless Applications for Mini-Split Heat Pumps (Dave Robinson)	San José Pipe Trades
April 4	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Combined Hydronic Space and Water Heating for Homes (Rick Chitwood)	San José Pipe Trades
April 5	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	HVAC Contractors' Part in Zero Net Energy Homes (Rick Chitwood)	San José Pipe Trades
April 10	8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	RCx 101: Identifying and Assessing Common Retrocommissioning Opportunities (David Sellers)	San José Pipe Trades
April 17	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Title 24 Proper Procedures for Charging Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps (Rick Chitwood)	San José Pipe Trades
April 18	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Insulation Options for New and Existing Homes (Steve Easley)	San José Pipe Trades
April 19	8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Benchmarking Energy Use In Commercial Buildings (Mark Jewell)	San José Pipe Trades
April 19	1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	You've Benchmarked Your Building - What's Next? (Mark Jewell)	San José Pipe Trades
April 20	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Introduction to ACCA Quality Installation Training Series (Dick Rome)	San José Pipe Trades
April 23	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	ACCA Manual J - Equipment Sizing & Selection (Gary Wollin)	San José Pipe Trades
April 24	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	ACCA Manual D - Duct Design (Gary Wollin)	San José Pipe Trades
April 25	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Advanced ACCA Manual D (Gary Wollin)	San José Pipe Trades
May 1	8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Energy Efficiency's Role in Your Sustainability Agenda (Mark Jewell)	San José Pipe Trades
May 1	12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Project Financial Analysis (Mark Jewell)	San José Pipe Trades
May 2	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Title 24 HVAC System Change-Outs: Duct Testing Requirements for Residential & Small Business (Gary Wollin)	San José Pipe Trades
May 7	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Optimizing Air Conditioner Performance in California's Climate (John Proctor)	San José Pipe Trades
May 8	8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Title 24 Residential Standards Essentials for Energy Consultants (Gina Rodda)	San José Pipe Trades
May 9	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Window Selection for New & Existing Homes (Steve Easley)	San José Pipe Trades
May 15	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes (Gavin Healy)	San José Pipe Trades
May 16	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	ACCA Manual J - Equipment Sizing & Selection (Gary Wollin)	San José Pipe Trades
May 17	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	ACCA Manual D - Duct Design (Gary Wollin)	San José Pipe Trades
May 18	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Advanced ACCA Manual D (Gary Wollin)	San José Pipe Trades
May 23	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	HVAC System Airflow and Static Pressure Diagnostics (Rick Simpson)	San José Pipe Trades
June 6	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Residential Lighting: Title 24 and Technology Update (Kelly Cunningham)	San José Pipe Trades
June 7	9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Title 24 Proper Procedures for Charging Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps (Rick Chitwood)	San José Pipe Trades
June 8	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	HVAC Contractors' Part in Zero Net Energy Homes (Rick Chitwood)	San José Pipe Trades
June 12	8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Title 24 Nonresidential Standards Essentials for Plan Examiners and Building Inspectors (Martyn Dodd)	San José Pipe Trades
June 13	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Title 24 Duct Installation Standards & Diagnostic Testing (Gary Fagilde)	San José Pipe Trades
June 19	8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Benchmarking Energy Use In Commercial Buildings (Mark Jewell)	San José Pipe Trades
June 19	1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	You've Benchmarked Your Building - What's Next? (Mark Jewell)	San José Pipe Trades

* The Silicon Valley Energy Watch program is funded by California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

For over 10 years, the City of San José has sponsored and organized Green Building & Energy Efficiency lectures and training events covering a host of topics.

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	Last Modified Date: 2/8/2012

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