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Educational Progr a.m.s

Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Green BuildingClasses

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

Tues., Feb. 16

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

RCx 101: Identifying and Assessing ComMon. Retrocommissioning Opportunities

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Tues., Feb. 23

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ventilate Right, Build Tight

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Wed., March 3

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Reducing Moisture Problems in New Homes

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Tues., March 16

9:00 a.m. – noon

Title 24 2008 Nonresidential Building Envelope Requirements

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Mon., April 5

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Water Heaters:  Past, Present, and Future

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Mon.– Sat,
April 5– 11

 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Certified Green Building Professional and GreenPoint Rater combined training – in partnership with Build It Green

IBEW Local 332

Mon., April 12

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Home Performance, Putting It All Together

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Wed., April 14

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Air Sealing & Insulating Existing Homes

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Tues., April 27

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Energy Audit Skills: Tools, Data Collection Techniques, and Calculations

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Tues., May 4

9:00 a.m. – noon

Retrofitting Attics

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Tues., May 4

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Retrofitting Crawlspaces

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Thurs., May 13

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Inspecting PV Systems for Code Compliance

IBEW Local 332

Tues., May 25

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Residential Building Science for Architects and Designers

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Thurs., June 3

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Combined Hydronic Space & Water Heating for Homes

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

Tues., June 22

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Deep Energy Reductions – The Thousand Home Challenge

San José Pipe Trades Training Center

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

Beginning in 2000, the City of San José has sponsored and organized Green Building & Energy Efficiency lectures and training events covering a host of topics.

Updated 2/2/10

 

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