Climate change: Science, Impacts, Politics and Solutions – A Sac State Renaissance Society Seminar Course

This course will be taught by nationally known and respected, peer published environmental scientists who have spent their careers studying the influence of humans on our local, regional and global environment, and are committed to making our planet a better place to live for future generations. Please join us for an exciting and inspiring series…

Contribution Analysis Tool Training Part II – Aug 9

Join ICLEI-USA and community team members in the follow up training on the latest methodologies for measuring performance in greenhouse gas inventories by analyzing major external factors that determine year-to-year results. Supported by a financial assistance award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Cities Leading through Energy Analysis and Planning (Cities-LEAP) project and led by…

Building Operator Certification Training (Ventura) – Apr 19

Building Operator Certification® (BOC) is the leading training and certification program for building engineers and maintenance personnel. Our graduates make their buildings more comfortable, efficient and environmentally friendly, thanks to skills they master in our classes. And the BOC credential is just as valuable to building owners as it is to operators. Our graduates help…

Building Operator Certification Training (San Jose) – Apr 17

Building Operator Certification® (BOC) is the leading training and certification program for building engineers and maintenance personnel. Our graduates make their buildings more comfortable, efficient and environmentally friendly, thanks to skills they master in our classes. And the BOC credential is just as valuable to building owners as it is to operators. Our graduates help…

Building Operator Certification Training Opportunities – April 17 and 19

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Building Operator Certification® (BOC) is the leading training and certification program for building engineers and maintenance personnel. Our graduates make their buildings more comfortable, efficient and environmentally friendly, thanks to skills they master in our classes. And the BOC credential is just as valuable to building owners as it is to operators. Our graduates help…

ISO offers training on the electric grid and markets

“In an effort to help market participants and the general public understand how the electric system works, the California ISO recently unveiled a redesigned and updated “Learning Center” webpage on its website. The page offers a broad array of courses, including webinars, computer-based training modules, a schedule of in-person education events, and resources for a…

Solar PV Training Program for City and County Staff

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in support of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, is offering a no-cost solar photovoltaic (PV) training program for cities and counties seeking to add solar energy to their facilities (on both buildings and land). The training commitment will be approximately 20 hours over a 12-month…

Free Calif. Energy Efficiency Standards Trainings for Building Inspectors

The nonresidential energy efficiency standards seminar will be held eight more times before the year’s end in the cities listed below. The training will provide plans examiners and building inspectors with the knowledge and skills needed to more quickly and effectively enforce the 2016 energy code for nonresidential projects. Upcoming dates and locations: Folsom, Nov…

PG&E Training on Title 24 Part 6 – August 17th in Jackson, CA

If there are not enough registrants the training will be canceled so please take advantage of this valuable opportunity for local governments building inspectors and plan examiners. o   Location: Jackson, CA  o   Title: Title 24 Part 6 Essentials – Residential Standards for Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors o   Target Audience: local government building inspectors and plans…

Public Agency Energy Strategies Workshop

The Energy Network (SoCal REN) is hosting another public agency workshop next week. Public Agency Energy Strategies Workshop Topics to be Covered: Energy efficiency project implementation Energy project procurement models and best practices Orange County’s microgrid project Energy strategy development The Energy Network program Cost: Free! Location:  Orange County Public Works 300 North Flower Street,…

7/26-7/28 – Energy Auditing Techniques for Small & Medium Commercial Facilities (3 Day Class)

The intention of this three-day workshop is to develop the energy auditing skills of individuals associated with small-and medium-sized (under 500 kW) commercial facilities. At their Stockton Training Center, from July 26-28, PG&E will provide an overview of building technologies with an emphasis on distinguishing older, inefficient equipment from newer efficient systems. In-class exercises and a…

Basic Excel for Energy Auditors

A basic excel class for Energy Auditors focusing on the the fundamentals of Excel.This training will be offered at a very basic level and is not recommended for anyone proficient with advanced Excel functionality, such as macros. Location: San Francisco, CA (more…)