Events & Training

BayREN Codes & Standards on-demand trainings are recorded on-line trainings that can be accessed at any time. As opposed to “on-line” trainings, which are conducted live, individuals can access “on-demand” trainings at their convenience at any time. Like onsite and live on-line, on-demand trainings are approximately 60–90 minutes long and ICC certified (0.1 CEU).

Course Catalog

Heat Pump Water Heaters

For Building Departments

Course Title

2025 Energy Code Single Family Heat Pump Water Heater Training for Building Departments

Description

Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to houses. This training will describe HPWHs, 2025 code requirements for HPWHs, resources for permitting and compliance, and best practices for code enforcement.

Topics Covered

Overview of water heater technologies and trends, identifying HPWHs in the field, Energy Code requirements for HPWH installations and replacements, Energy Code compliance forms, and requirements specific to HPWHs.

Heat Pump Water Heater 2025 Energy Code Assistance Sheet: Download the PDF.

Target Audience

Building Department Staff

Duration

Short Course (60-90 mins)

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Heat Pump HVAC

For Building Departments

Course Title

2025 Energy Code Single Family Heat Pump HVAC Training for Building Departments

Description

Heat pumps are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing heating and cooling in residential and commercial buildings. This course will describe Heat Pump HVAC, including air-source, ducted, and mini-splits, when HP-HVAC are allowed under the 2025 Energy Code, code requirements for installation, and how to complete compliance forms.

Topics Covered

Overview of heating and cooling technologies and trends, identifying HP-HVAC in the field, Energy Code requirements for HP-HVAC installations and replacements, Energy Code compliance forms, and requirements specific to HP-HVAC.

Target Audience

Building Department Staff

Duration

Short Course (60-90 mins)

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Navigating the Energy Code

For Building Departments

Course Title

2022 Energy Code: Navigating the Energy Code (2025 Code Version in Development)

Description

This course will review the context of the Energy Code and provide an overview of its structure, important supporting references and manuals, and how it addresses different types of buildings and projects, as well as mandatory measures and performance and prescriptive approaches.

Note: this presentation applies to the 2022 Energy Code. The 2025 Code version of the presentation is under development.

Topics Covered

Introduction on the California’s Building Code and the Energy Code, the components of Title 24 and the organization, review energy code compliance pathways to residential and nonresidential.

Target Audience

Building Department Staff

Duration

Short Course (60-90 mins)

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Nonresidential Lighting Compliance

For Building Departments

Course Title

2022 Energy Code: Nonresidential Lighting Compliance (2025 Code Version in Development)

Description

This course will explore essential lighting and electrical distribution compliance and its implications for plan review and field inspection. It will also cover where to find and how to navigate through the relevant energy standards.

Note: this presentation applies to the 2022 Energy Code. The 2025 Code version of the presentation is under development.

Topics Covered

Compliance Forms, Energy Code, Nonresidential

Target Audience

Building Department Staff

Duration

Short Course (60-90 mins)

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