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Class Overview: Long-term forecasts point to persistent drought conditions in California for 2015 and beyond. Residential water conservation will become increasingly important as the state faces shortages. This course covers traditional and new methods for water conservation, emerging technologies, efficient appliances and standards including the new DOE water heater standards, and residential (and commercial) incentive programs across utilities in Southern California. Landscaping alternatives: xeriscaping, water conservation drips tapes, timers, controllers, etc.

Objectives: Understand importance of residential water conservation in California. Gain knowledge about efficient conservation technologies and techniques. Gain awareness of residential water conservation programs in Southern California.

Audience: Building contractors; building professionals; residential DIY consumers; building department officials; energy efficiency professionals

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This is a full day class. As more and more attention is given to Air Sealing of Homes in California what basics should everyone who is part of the audit team to the Air sealing team know as they prepare to seal Homes. The course deals with basic Air and moisture flow. The purpose is to assist prevention of homes that develop avoidable problems with some planning , understanding of moisture, pressure and heat flow dynamics. This is recommended for each HERS Rater, Mechanical Contractor or Building official involved in an Air Sealing Project.