Event Description Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice. As we tour an active construction site, the builder will provide first-hand information on implementation, lessons learned and best practices. Project location in San Luis Obispo will be provided to registered participants. Learning Objectives Learn about installation requirements and…
PASSIVE DESIGN/BUILD BOOT CAMP WITH EMU PASSIVE – HANDS ON TRAINING AND EXAM (FREE!) – Sponsored by 3C-REN
3C-REN is offering a Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training and Exam through industry leading provider Emu Passive FREE (normally a $2,350 value) to contractors and tradespersons who are residents of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura County. The training will be held at People's Self Help Housing in San Luis Obispo from Monday, September 30th to Friday, October 4th. If traveling, accommodations are conveniently located nearby. To register for…
Certified passive home in SLO has built-in efficiency
Article in "New Times San Luis Obispo" (SLO) written by Karen Garcia features Passive House California (PHCA) member Michael Horgan (Certified Passive House Consultant) and Hannah McKay (Certified Passive House Consultant) from CAIRIN Collaborative. In the quiet neighborhood adjacent to Bishop Peak, a small crew is constructing a home slated to be passive house certified. According to the Passive House Institute, this type of home or building is created for energy…