This seminar will provide an overview of the HVAC and lighting technologies that were installed at the Energy Innovation Center. Topics will include how they impact building design, energy use characteristics and why
the various technologies were selected.
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Comments closedThis contractor and self-installer workshop is a prerequisite for participation in the CSI-Thermal incentive program for solar water heating installations. For contractors, it is MANDATORY that the contractor business owner attend the workshop, and it is strongly recommended that the lead installer and rebate manager attend as well. Contractors must hold an A ,B ,C-4, C-36, or C-46 license in order to be eligible for this program, and the attendee’s name must be identified under the contractor’s business name on the California State License Board webpage.
This workshop will provide information on the CSI-Thermal Program requirements, such as the application process, incentive amounts, customer and equipment eligibility, and installation guidelines. Training on solar water heating system design and installation is not provided in this workshop.
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Comments closedSolar for Homeowners 2 is the second workshop in this two part series that provides the details and information required for homeowners when comparing solar bids from contractors. In this free workshop, homeowners will be given the tools necessary to compare different bids received by contractors. We will also discuss the details that must be included in a solar purchase agreement and reveal some consumer awareness tips for those entering into negotiations. After completing this two step series, homeowners will have the knowledge and resources necessary to confidently make that final decision to go solar!
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Comments closedYou’re invited to tour Michael and Jessica’s energy-efficient home. When September 7th, 2013 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM Location 1421 Grove Street San Diego, 92102 Contact…
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Comments closedYou’re invited to tour Shirley’s energy-efficient home.
Is an 87-year-old home destined to be drafty? Shirley of North Park knows the answer is no. After enduring 13 chilly winters, she decided to make her living environment more comfortable.
“Inside this 1920s vintage house it was extremely cold in the winter and I had to wear heavy sweaters most of the time and use extra blankets,” Shirley recalls. “The bathroom was so cold that I would run a space heater in there before taking a shower.”
Shirley hired a contractor to add attic and crawlspace insulation, seal the home’s air leakage, replace the ducts, replace the old furnace and water heater with high-efficiency models, and install dual-pane windows. Because the contractor was participating in Energy Upgrade CaliforniaTM Home Upgrade, Shirley was able to access a rebate of $4,000.
The energy efficiency upgrades are projected to reduce the home’s annual energy use by 41%. And, just as important to Shirley, “the temperature is consistent throughout all the rooms; when it is cold outside I hardly need to turn on the furnace.”
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Comments closedIn this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of solar electricity and the current incentives that are offered through the California Solar Initiative (CSI) program. We will explain how to calculate your energy use and properly size a solar system for your home, as well as how to find and research solar contractors. The more you know, the better prepared you will be when choosing a contractor that is right for you!
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Comments closedYou’re invited to tour Tony and Cindy’s energy-efficient home.
In 2010, Tony and Cindy bought a remodeled 25-year-old home in Spring Valley. They quickly discovered the temperatures in the home were inconsistent and uncomfortable. “Our house was really cold in the winter and it got really hot in the summer,” says Cindy. They knew there was very little insulation in the attic, and a home energy assessment conducted last year revealed gaping holes in the ducts.
After seeing the results of the assessment, the couple decided to complete upgrades including attic insulation, air sealing, new ducts, and a high-efficiency furnace and air conditioning system.
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Comments closedYou’re invited to tour Crystal and Joseph’s energy-efficient home.
Crystal and Joseph have completed a variety of improvements on their 1959-built Serra Mesa home. Like many families, they wanted to lower their energy bills. But they were also motivated by the connection between energy upgrades and healthy indoor air quality.
“Before the upgrades, I was sick a lot, and we suspected the bad ducts and poor air quality may have been the cause,” Crystal says. “After the upgrades were installed, my headaches, nausea and sore throat are no longer an issue.”
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Comments closedSan Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), along with the San Diego Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Alliance, hosted a unique event that brought student leaders and professionals together to network, collaborate and exchange ideas for improving math and science education. The event was sponsored by National Society of Black Engineers Professionals San Diego and co-sponsored by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers San Diego Professional Chapter, to increase the number of students to pursue academic and career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries, increase retention in these disciplines, and promote opportunities in energy efficiency, sustainability, and green career pathways.
Comments closedMIT Converge
CONVERGE will take place November 7 – 10, 2013. The application is now available and due September 6, 2013. Students interested in the Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science and Engineering departments should apply to the DOW-MIT ACCESS Program.
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