Course Offerings
Upcoming Courses
Introduction to the Energy Code
Wednesday, June 11, 9:30am - 11:00am
This course provides an overview of the California Energy Code, Title 24 Part 6, including the historic context, organization, resources and overall goals for this current code cycle. Serving as an optional refresher for code officials, architects and builders who will be participating in 2025 energy code classes, or as an introduction for those entering the building industry, this course will provide a strong foundation for design, permitting and compliance.
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Overview of HERS/ECC Compliance
Tuesday, June 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
This session provides a practical overview of HERS (Home Energy Rating System) verification requirements—where they originate, how they’re defined in code, and what steps are involved in meeting them. We'll discuss: The foundations and goals of the HERS program, types of verifications that may be triggered, the process for compliance, as well as preview of changes in the 2025 code, set to take effect January 1, 2026. This training is intended for building professionals, energy consultants, and code compliance officers seeking clarity on HERS requirements and upcoming regulatory updates.
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Introduction to the CALGreen Code
Tuesday, July 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
This session offers a practical introduction to Title 24, Part 11—the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). We’ll cover the purpose and scope of the code, how it's applied in the field, and what changes are coming with the 2025 code update, which takes effect January 1, 2026.
Topics include:
Origins and goals of CALGreen
Implementation logistics for jurisdictions and project teams
Requirements for both residential and non-residential construction
Key updates in the 2025 code cycle
This training is intended for building professionals, inspectors, plan reviewers, and compliance officers looking to better understand CALGreen and prepare for the upcoming code changes.
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Introduction to Zero Net Carbon Design
Thursday Aug. 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
As the building industry continues to evolve, the focus is shifting from “zero net energy” to true Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD). This course offers a foundational overview of carbon’s impact in the built environment and explores strategies to reduce both embodied and operational carbon in buildings.
Topics include:
Understanding carbon’s role in building performance
Key policy and market drivers behind carbon reduction goals
Methods for evaluating and addressing embodied vs. operational carbon
A framework for incorporating carbon considerations into design decisions
This training is ZNCD-compliant for architecture licensure and is intended for architects, engineers, energy consultants, and other building professionals interested in low-carbon design practices.
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