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To: Everyone
Regarding Programs: Clean Energy for Homes Conference
Summary: Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show, February 13-14, 2024, Saratoga Springs.
Contact: https://building-performance.org/events/regional/clean-energy/

Join us for The Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show, hosted February 13-14, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, New York. This two-day event, offered by the Building Performance Association, provides regional education for those working in the state of New York and in surrounding states.

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from allied organizations when you attend conference sessions and workshops. Continuing education credits can be accredited through our allied organizations, including BPI (including QCI, HHE, and EA), InterNACHI, NARI, and NATE.

Both days of the conference feature a trade show, giving you a look at ways to expand your business, show off new technology and products, and make new connections. Plus, you’ll meet other attendees who understand the work you do every day.

NYSERDA, the Host Sponsor, is offering a $100 discount for New York State businesses and residents for the first 200 registrations. Use the code NYSTATE100 to apply the discount. You must use the discount code at time of registration to be receive the discount.

Additional discounts are available for both first-time attendees and registrants that are part of or serve disadvantaged communities. Contact [email protected] for more details.

The number of available discounts are limited. Register today to secure your discounted rate!

Total Building Performance (TBP) Certificate of Knowledge

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To: Contractors
Regarding Programs: All
Summary: Total Building Performance (TBP) Certificate of Knowledge
Contact: Learn More & Apply to Take the Pilot Exam

 The Total Building Performance (TBP) Certificate of Knowledge, a new credential from Building Performance Institute to promote deep energy retrofits, is available now. The TBP will show that workers have the knowledge to plan, assist, and guide residential deep energy retrofit projects to reduce energy consumption by 50% or more.

The TBP covers 8 areas of knowledge needed for a deep energy retrofit. It offers a solid base of knowledge for certificate holders to develop a new line of business and establish trust with customers. The pilot exam is free to the first 500 candidates.

Free Online Building Electrification Training

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To: All Residential Contractors or Other Relevant Stakeholders
Regarding Programs: Building Electrification Training Series 
Summary: Free Online Building Electrification Training sponsored by NYSERDA
Contact: [email protected]

NYSERDA is offering free online Building Electrification Training through the Steven Winter Associates’ SWA Academy, a user-paced learning platform. There are three standalone courses on topics related to the electrification of space heating in residential buildings. 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for each training.  

Who Should Take These Courses:  
Contractors | Architects | Engineers | Developers | Consultants | Building Operators | Researchers | Policy Professionals | Students | Other Industry Professionals 

These courses are free of charge for New York State residents and employees of New York State businesses (fees may apply if you are a non-resident). The first step is to register for the training series, using the “NYSERDA Enrollment” link on the website, found here:  Register Today 

These training courses are available to be taken on-demand to offer flexibility to fit your schedule. Use the link above to read more about courses and the training content.  

NY Home Energy Portal Trainees

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To: Participating Contractors and Vendors
Regarding Programs: EmPower New York & Assisted Home Performance
Summary: NY Home Energy Portal Trainees
Contact: Please reach out to your Account Manager

Each week in May and June, staff from the Residential Energy Assessment (REA) and EmPower/AHP Programs will hold Office Hours to field questions on the NY Home Energy Portal (NYHEP). Each office hour session will cover a specific topic, please make sure you are registering for a session that covers your training needs. Participating contractors should bring their “How do I…“ questions on modeling, forms/reports, homework assignments, etc. to be prepared for the transition to the NY HEP in June. Use the registration links below to sign up for the Office Hour sessions. The remaining Office Hour Time slots are provided below:

Registration LinkDay/TimeTopic
Office Hours #8Wed, May 31, 9-10 AMEmPower+/Appliance
Office Hours #9Thu, Jun 8, 3-4 PMAll Workflows
Office Hours #10Tue, Jun 13, 3-4 PMAll Workflows
Office Hours #11Wed, Jun 21, 9-10 AMAll Workflows
Office Hours #12Thu, Jun 29, 3-4 PMAll Workflows

Compass Training Series – May 2023

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To: Comfort Home Contractors
Regarding Programs: Comfort Home Pilot Program
Summary: Compass Training Series – May 2023
Contact: [email protected]

For the first three Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. ET for the month of May the Comfort Home team will be hosting a training series about Compass. Each week we will cover a new stage of the project life cycle. The first in the series will cover basics, navigation, terminology of Compass and how to submit an assessment start to finish. The second training will cover how to submit a load reduction install and the final one will cover how to submit a HVAC install.

Week 1: Compass Basics + How to Submit an Assessment

Tuesday, May 2 at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET (2 hours)

Register Here: https://nyserdany.webex.com/webappng/sites/nyserdany/meeting/register/a1247cc9b3d54cdc82b04487c0eaff3a?ticket=4832534b000000063ee348f125f104465389d4c5d0be8a4802179f3d2ac96dad37bf803d75ce496e&timestamp=1680291786003&RGID=r1ebbb7e94c49d9dd32b7d5c8e834e1bb

This training is meant for contractors that have not yet submitted an assessment in Compass, those who would like a refresher or new staff that will be working on Comfort Home projects.

Week 2: How to Submit a Load Reduction Install

Tuesday, May 9 at 9:00a – 10:00 a.m. ET (1 hour)

Register Here: https://nyserdany.webex.com/webappng/sites/nyserdany/meeting/register/33ba83b8e77e43148bd72472c5cc0370?ticket=4832534b00000006912f5f5bf49cc276212500dc13e67954a908ab2711bf0677e6088a8ea7bde376&timestamp=1680291914599&RGID=r941ef739f922aefc05ac2b3f10dda5c0

This training is meant for contractors that have not yet submitted a Load Reduction Install in Compass, those who would like a refresher or new staff that will be working on Comfort Home projects.

Week 3: How to Submit a HVAC Install

Tuesday, May 16 at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (1 hour)

Register Here: https://nyserdany.webex.com/webappng/sites/nyserdany/meeting/register/1ce643cb9d304712b300c29454fb25c2?ticket=4832534b0000000634aa1b723eaa413141d22caa0ba04d363f1415b7269ce8ff023ac052980100f2&timestamp=1680291976627&RGID=r3f3f7db4e9c69352334d06723e8a8682

This training is meant for contractors that have not yet submitted a HVAC Install in Compass, those who would like a refresher or new staff that will be working on Comfort Home projects.

All webinars and trainings are recorded and copies of the recordings and slides are available on the Comfort Home SharePoint site under the Webinars and Presentation folder.

If you have any questions reach out the Comfort Home team at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-888-406-4009