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FALL 2019 PREVIEW

Classes and resources to help you

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from PG&E Energy Centers
We want to inspire and empower you to save energy in the buildings and
equipment you design, renovate, build and maintain.
That’s why we offer a diverse set of free energy education resources to help expand Where to find us
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better compete in today’s energy workforce and building market. Grow your network Pacific Energy Center
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Energy Efficiency in Food Service After Hours Education
The Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) provides energy efficiency training Hear from and interact with thought leaders shaping the culture
and technical advice to the commercial food service industry. Restaurant of sustainability and energy efficiency. Evening lectures pose
owners and operators, institutional food service providers, cooking equipment thought provoking questions and encourage an exchange of ideas.
manufacturers and kitchen designers look to the FSTC to provide unbiased,
comprehensive information about energy use and efficiency. The FSTC provides Pacific Energy Center, San Francisco
an array of services, including: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking, hors d’oeuvres
• Try-Before-You-Buy • On-site food service facility surveys and beverages.
equipment demonstrations • Educational seminars Lectures and activities begin at 6 p.m.
• Kitchen equipment test reports • Equipment testing services
• Design consultation services Upcoming Fall Evening Events
Sept 12
Upcoming Fall Classes
Are LED Outdoor Lights Causing Light Pollution?
Sept 26 Oct 17 Nov 19
Naomi Miller from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Go with the Flow Cook, Hold and Chill Putting the Kitchen of discusses LED street lighting’s impact on the night sky.
Efficient and Effective Equipment and Techniques the Future to the Test She assesses causes and economics of increased nighttime
Dish Room Pre-Rinse that Save Energy, Reduce Real Stories from lighting and poses solutions for the future.
Operations Waste and Cut Labor Costs the Frontline of
Equipment Efficiency Oct 10
Energy Center Game Night II
Assemble a group and join us for a night of learning,
To learn more about the FSTC, and food service rebates and socializing and fun. This event features teams of participants
incentives, visit pge.com/foodservice. working together to answer energy-related questions.
Accolades and admiration will be awarded to the team with
the highest final score.

Nov 14
Current Trends in Daylighting

New On-Demand Courses University of Oregon School of Architecture faculty member

Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg discusses how daylight is being
incorporated into buildings for greater occupant well-being,
We’re excited to announce the launch of five new on-demand courses. Check productivity and energy efficiency.
them out amongst our 40+ courses. These web-based, self-paced classes let you
Dec 5
learn at your own speed and on your schedule.
Tales from 25 Years of Lending Building Measurement Tools
New Classes The PG&E tool lending library turns 25 this year. Hear about
the genesis of the tool lending library from Cris Benton who
• Zero Net Energy Introduction and • Automation, EMS Systems and PLCS
conceived of the program, and enjoy insights on innovative
Project Showcase • 2019 Title 24 Non-residential Updates use of our tools from the Energy Center’s Ryan Stroupe and
• Heat Pump Technologies for Space • 2019 Title 24 Residential Updates several borrowers.
Conditioning and Water Heating

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Go to pge.com/energycenterclasses and select “On Demand” button. name then click filter.
PG&E ENERGY CENTERS FALL 2019
Take a class. Advance your career. Grow your business.

Building Envelope
We offer more than 100 unique classes each
year. Go to pge.com/energycenterclasses
Integrated Design for Integrated Design for Non- for a complete list of our fall 2019 classes.
Non-residential and residential and Multi-Unit
Multi-Unit Residential: Residential: Projects of All
Overcoming Design and Sizes and Delivery Methods LOCATIONS: SKILL LEVELS:
Management Challenges This webinar on Integrated Pacific Energy Center (PEC) Introductory
1
Regardless of delivery method, a Design presents three case 851 Howard Street
Intermediate
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collaborative design/construction studies of successful projects San Francisco, CA 94103
with varying delivery methods. Advanced
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team can result in buildings Energy Training Center (ETC)
that have greater value to an Presenters describe 3136 Boeing Way
owner. Learn how to increase challenges, what works and Stockton, CA 95206
durability, improve environments how best to leverage the
for occupants, use less energy knowledge and experience
and reduce greenhouse gas of each team member.
emissions. Staff from Integral
Group discusses strategies that
support a successful integrated
SKILL LEVEL 1
November 12 • Webinar only Lighting
design/construction process.

SKILL LEVEL 1 Integrated Design for Lighting Fundamentals How to Prepare a Control 0–10V vs. DALI Dimming—
September 10 • Webinar only Non-residential and Intent Narrative (CIN) and Using the Right Lighting
This overview of lighting topics
Multi-Unit Residential: Sequence Of Operations Control Protocol for
includes terminology, human
How to Use Whole-Building vision, color theory, electric (SOO) for Advanced Your Project
Integrated Design Process: Performance Energy Lighting Controls
light sources, fixtures and An in-depth look at both 0-10V
Project Goals and Metrics– Targets During Design calculations. Demonstrations This class follows the initial and DALI dimming controls
How to Establish Them, This session covers how to in the lighting classroom Basis of Design and explains explains how their features and
Assess Success and Keep use whole-building energy provide visual experiences with how to prepare a CIN. Both characteristics differ, and under
on Track performance targets throughout color temperature and color documents help determine what circumstances each can
This webinar on Integrated a building’s design, construction rendering, light measurement the SOO, which establishes be successfully specified. The
Design focuses on setting goals and operations. Presenters and visual response. operating parameters and set class includes an opportunity to
and measuring and tracking discuss how to develop points for the control system, handle, wire and operate both
progress. Presenters describe benchmark equivalent values, SKILL LEVEL 1
September 12 • PEC, San Francisco
ensuring it is programmed types of dimming products.
the role of the Owner’s Project how to set a building energy properly and enforceable
Requirements (OPR) and Basis performance target prior to through testing. SKILL LEVEL 2
of Design (BOD) documents and design, and how to integrate October 22 • PEC, San Francisco
review metrics to assess energy energy modeling throughout How to Write the Owner’s SKILL LEVEL 2
performance. the design process. Project Requirements (OPR) October 8 • PEC, San Francisco
and a Basis Of Design (BOD) Online Simulcast Case Studies of Advanced
SKILL LEVEL 1 SKILL LEVEL 1 for Lighting Controls Lighting Controls: Learning
October 8 • Webinar only December 10 • Webinar only
In this class learn to develop and from Exemplary Projects-
write two important lighting and Best Practices for 2019 Update
controls documents, the OPR Lighting Retrofits
Air and Moisture Control in Zero Net Energy Introduction This course presents recently
and BOD, to provide a basis for an This training teaches how to completed case study projects
Commercial Buildings and Project Showcase approach lighting retrofit
efficient and maintainable system. that demonstrate best practices
In this one-day intensive training Welcome to the future. We are Participants learn to document opportunities including selecting in designing, implementing
from the Air Barrier Association, excited to support you as a requirements for lighting/lighting luminaires and lighting control and operating ALCS. The
learn topics like building catalyst for change with this controls in the OPR. Once the systems to achieve an effective, course addresses task tuning,
science; air barrier materials, introduction to the concepts and OPR is completed, participants quality upgrade. Participants color tuning, designing for
specifications and details; and principles of Zero Net Energy use it to complete the first two learn to take into account existing ZNE, successful integrated
installation practices. (ZNE). In this project showcase sections of a BOD in order to make conditions such as available design approaches, assessing
you explore ZNE basics and sure the design vision is realized daylight due to location and technologies and systems and
SKILL LEVEL 2 review case studies that
October 16 • PEC, San Francisco
while providing an efficient and building orientation, reflectances calculating ROI.
highlight the impact that the maintainable system. and workplace design to realize
ZNE building is making today. deeper energy savings. SKILL LEVEL 2
SKILL LEVEL 2 October 28 • PEC, San Francisco
SKILL LEVEL 1 October 8 • PEC, San Francisco SKILL LEVEL 1
On Demand Online Simulcast October 15 • PEC, San Francisco
Online Simulcast

Agricultural/Industrial Integrated Demand

Side Management
Automation, EMS Systems
and PLCs
Basics of Solar
This on-demand training
Electric Systems
introduces the participant to
the basics of Programmable Did you know that solar is
Logic Controllers (PLCs). the fastest-growing energy
It also explores examples technology? Get the basics
and benefits of automating of photovoltaics (PV) in a
processes through PLCs. convenient on-demand format.
This course is ideal for people
SKILL LEVEL 1 who are curious or thinking
On Demand about going solar themselves.
SKILL LEVEL 1
On Demand
PV + Batteries
This course covers the latest
in battery technology including
how batteries of various sizes
are integrated into PV systems.
Instructors cover basic concepts,
design criteria and financial
implications. They also outline
various ways batteries can
improve PV output and deliver
benefits to the utility grid.
SKILL LEVEL 2
October 22 • PEC, San Francisco
Online Simulcast

PV Site Analysis

Existing Facilities This is an intermediate class for

anyone interested in understanding
Inspecting PV Systems for
Code Compliance
the specific issues associated
with PV site analysis and system In this advanced class, the
sizing. Participants are expected instructor covers in detail
Basic Excel for HVAC Fundamentals: Logic Diagrams and issues pertaining to permissions
Energy Auditors New Ideas for Novices Control Sequences to have an understanding of
PV basics and will learn about and inspections of PV grid-tied
The bulk of this hands-on training Using equipment samples, Control logic diagrams are tools for solar site analysis systems in all sectors, including
covers the following topics: in-class activities and other critical design and diagnostic (Solar pathfinder, Solmetric commercial, industrial,
navigation in excel, keypad short interactive teaching techniques tools. This class explores SunEye) through hands-on small business, multifamily
cuts, formatting data, creating this class introduces mechanical techniques to develop logic demonstrations, field exercises and residential.
graphs and calculations/formulas. system concepts to building diagrams. A workshop applies and project examples.
Instructors use common energy professionals with little or no the concepts using teams of SKILL LEVEL 3
audit applications for exercises experience in this area. Topics attendees to develop diagrams November 7 • PEC, San Francisco
SKILL LEVEL 2
Online Simulcast
and examples. More advanced include thermal comfort, heat for various PEC systems. September 25 • PEC, San Francisco
capabilities of the software, transfer, load calculations,
including regressions, pivot tables psychrometrics, mechanical SKILL LEVEL 2
and macros are introduced at the system components and systems, November 13 • PEC, San Francisco
Demand Response: Basic PG&E Rates and Tariffs
Online Simulcast
end of this class. low-energy strategies, control Concepts, Programs, and This class focuses on the basics
systems, code compliance and Site Assessment of how energy is metered and
SKILL LEVEL 1 building commissioning. priced, including rates and
September 19 • PEC, San Francisco Universal Translator Demand Response (DR) can be
tariffs, time-of-use, demand
Online Simulcast
SKILL LEVEL 1 (UT3) Workshop: Software a significant part of the energy
charges, peak day pricing (PDP),
October 29–30 • PEC, San Francisco Demonstration and picture for many commercial
power factor adjustments and
Interactive Lab and industrial facilities and an
net energy metering (NEM).
Energy Audit Skills: Tools, important way to lower energy
This course is intended for It covers electrical and gas
Data Collection Techniques Model Water Efficient building professionals interested
costs. This class covers the
rates for both residential and
and Calculations Landscape Ordinance in learning to use the PEC’s
basic concepts that building
commercial buildings.
This training allows attendees (MWELO) and the New owners and facilities managers
UT3 software tool. UT3 is
to develop several specific Normal for California need to know to determine if SKILL LEVEL 1
designed for the management
and how DR might be applied December 5 • PEC, San Francisco
energy reduction projects from Landscaping and analysis of data from loggers Online Simulcast
conception to financial benefit to their building(s).
This training, developed through and of trends from building
analysis. This one-day program, a partnership between StopWaste management systems. The SKILL LEVEL 1
which serves as a hands-on (stopwaste.org) and PG&E, tool provides significant time October 8 • PEC, San Francisco
follow-up to PG&E’s (3-Day) includes an expansive look at the savings to professionals tasked Online Simulcast
Energy Auditing Techniques for ordinance and explores an array with managing large data sets,
Small and Medium Commercial of design strategies that meet the performing data diagnostics
Facilities class, focuses on standard. Speakers include two or verifying energy savings
energy and cost calculations, landscape designers, an irrigation from existing building or new
data collection and billing specialist, a code reviewer and construction projects.
data analysis. a compost specialist. Interactive
SKILL LEVEL 2
SKILL LEVEL 2 design activities are included November 21 • PEC, San Francisco
October 4 • PEC, San Francisco where participants apply the Online Simulcast
concepts covered.
SKILL LEVEL 1
Graphic Representation November 6 • PEC, San Francisco
Power, Energy and Therms:
of Data: Making Charts Online Simulcast Fundamental Concepts,
that Matter Monitoring Techniques and
Using data from the fields of Load Disaggregation
energy efficiency and building Energy Audit Report Writing In energy efficiency and load
performance, participants Workshop: Conveying Value management projects, it is
create compelling and easy-
to-understand data graphics
to Customers important to understand which
equipment in the facility is the
Heating, Ventilation and
This training is intended for
through in-class exercises.
Instructors share best practices
graduates of the PEC’s three-day
Audits and Audit Skills training.
greatest contributor to energy
use, peak demand and utility
Air Conditioning (HVAC)
and dissect several graphic It focuses on the only auditor costs. This class explores
successes and failures. task not already covered by methods to identify significant
This training also explores existing PEC classes: writing the electric and natural gas loads Title 24 Proper Procedures Commercial ACCA Quality
advantages and disadvantages audit report. Using templates, using utility meters, submeters, for Charging Air Conditioners Installation Series
of various representation calculators and sample audit dataloggers and building control and Heat Pumps Are all those HVAC package
options and identifies the reports, this hands-on workshop systems. Participants learn the Got charge and air flow? Join us units you plan to install on your
appropriate application of teaches participants to author a application of power meters for a fun day of learning using building really the right size?
specific chart types. complete and professional energy to better understand energy actual operating split systems to Will they provide maximum
audit report. efficiency, demand response check what you learned in class. comfort AND energy efficiency?
SKILL LEVEL 2 and renewable energy projects. Come to our 3-day series and
October 18 • PEC, San Francisco SKILL LEVEL 2 SKILL LEVEL 2 find out.
Online Simulcast November 8 • PEC, San Francisco SKILL LEVEL 2 September 25 • ETC, Stockton
Online Simulcast December 4 • PEC, San Francisco November 19 • ETC, Stockton SKILL LEVEL 2
October 21–25 • Folsom CalCERTS
Centrifugal Pumps: Training Center
Principles and Opportunities We offer more than 100 unique classes each Commercial Quality
for Hydronic Systems year. Go to pge.com/energycenterclasses for Maintenance and Installation
This interactive training a complete list of our fall 2019 classes. of Economizers MI-Best
leverages demonstration This class combines interactive The Mobile Integrated Building
equipment, operating hydronic classroom lessons with hands- Energy Science Training (MI-BEST)
loops and building controls to on training using a state-of-the- provides a complete residential
explore pump system concepts art rooftop unit built specifically building science education with
and optimization strategies. for training purposes. Instructor hands-on practice using diagnostic
Topics include plotting data on discusses the importance of equipment. Registrants are
pump curves, pump affinity indoor air quality, ventilation welcome to attend individual
laws, primary only vs. primary/ requirements and energy savings sessions or all five days.
secondary pumping, trimming in order to provide a background
impellers, variable speed SKILL LEVEL 2
for analysis of economizers. September 25 • ETC, Stockton
opportunities, net positive November 19 • ETC, Stockton
suction head and cavitation. SKILL LEVEL 2
October 8 • ETC, Stockton
SKILL LEVEL 2
October 22 • PEC, San Francisco

Home Performance

Air Sealing to Achieve Zero How to Design and Build Window Selection for New High Performance Crawl Heat Pump Technologies
Net Energy—New Techniques High Performance Walls and Existing Homes Spaces: A Practical Approach for Space Conditioning and
and Applications and Roofs Learn to evaluate and select to Air Sealing and Insulating Water Heating
Methods to incorporate air This interactive class is designed the most appropriate window This class explains how to apply This class provides an overview
sealing into a building’s design to sort through the myriad technology for California building science principles to crawl of electric heat pumps for space
and construction are presented insulation system options to climates to save on heating spaces. Topics include moisture and water heating, ducted and
using field examples, different match the best system to the and cooling costs and increase management, installation and ductless systems, air-source,
types of sealants and hands structure type. occupant thermal comfort. maintenance of air and thermal ground-source and water-
on props. control layers. source. It covers technology and
SKILL LEVEL 2 SKILL LEVEL 2 3 operation, efficiency and metrics,
SKILL LEVEL 2 October 15 • ETC, Stockton October 16 • PEC, San Francisco SKILL LEVEL
Online Simulcast Online Simulcast
advantages and disadvantages
October 2 • ETC, Stockton November 19 • ETC, Stockton
Online Simulcast
and optimal installation factors.
Online Simulcast
SKILL LEVEL 1
Optimizing Residential HVAC On Demand
System Performance BPI Combustion Safety and
This class focuses on optimizing Depressurization
the performance of central This class provides instructor-
forced-air heating and cooling supervised hands-on practice
systems in existing single- with BPI-specific combustion
family residential buildings. safety protocols needed to
prepare for the Building Analyst
SKILL LEVEL 2
field test.
October 23 • ETC, Stockton
Online Simulcast
SKILL LEVEL 2
November 20 • ETC, Stockton

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