Class Categories & Descriptions

Water, energy, and agriculture are all interconnected. Our Pumps and Irrigation classes offer the best in understanding the water/energy nexus, new technologies, energy-saving measures, and how they affect California's agricultural landscape.

Our Building Performance classes are designed to teach architects, contractors, builders and developers how to get the most out of a commercial building. Classes focus on various topics such as energy auditing techniques, enclosure systems, retrofit applications, air sealing, HVAC, energy modeling, and more.

Our Electrification & Decarbonization classes cover everything you need to know about what it takes to design, build, or own an all-electric building. Learn how heat pumps, insulation, high-efficiency windows, renewable energy sources, and technologies contribute to lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Our energy codes and standards classes discuss key requirements and standards regulated by the State of California. These classes are designed to help you understand building energy efficiency standards for new construction, additions, and alterations.

Learn the uses of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), automation, and technology through our Energy Processes & Technologies courses. From basic functions to energy-saving scenarios, manufacturers, engineers, and production and plant managers can benefit from our informative classes.

Learn from industry professionals about energy-efficient cooking equipment, lighting, food safety, waste management, and much more. Many of our classes provide industry accreditation and continuing education units.

Our Home Performance classes are designed to teach architects, contractors, builders and developers how to get the most out of a residential home. Classes focus on various topics such as air sealing, HVAC, energy modeling, whole house concepts, and more.

Our HVAC/R courses cover the full spectrum of theory, industry standards, and practices to prepare you for a career and certification in commercial and residential HVAC building systems. From basic HVAC, code compliance, advanced controls, 3D modeling, and more, learn the latest technologies in the industry today.

Learn best practices using lighting technologies and strategies that promote energy efficiency without sacrificing quality. Our Lighting classes cover topics including energy-efficient strategies, emerging technologies, and code compliance for all skill levels, from beginning to advanced.

Our Renewable Energy and Sustainability classes provide the latest information and trends in green building practices, LEED certification, solar photovoltaics, energy storage, and US Green Building Council (USGBC) education standards.
 

Our ‘Other’ category of courses covers hot topics and trends in fast-moving and growing technologies. Learn about electrical safety, the latest on pathogen mitigation strategies, specialized tools, their applications, and much more.
 

For commercial customers interested in energy efficiency, we sponsor Building Operator Certification (BOC) training. This certification not only gives you improved job skills, but it also trains you to operate more comfortable, efficient facilities.