Recorded Webinars
11.05.14 - New Advanced Home Upgrade Portal Webinar.
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On Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, submitting applications for Energy Upgrade California(R) Advanced Home Upgrade will become more streamlined as Build It Green launches a new Advanced Home Upgrade contractor portal that will entirely replace Green Energy Compass for application processing.
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On Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, submitting applications for Energy Upgrade California(R) Advanced Home Upgrade will become more streamlined as Build It Green launches a new Advanced Home Upgrade contractor portal that will entirely replace Green Energy Compass for application processing.
8.14.14 - The First Step of Quality Management Webinar Download instruction document.
Join us for a FREE special quality management webinar with quality management expert John Tooley of Advanced Energy, where he will discuss how quality initiatives start by cleaning and organizing trucks, offices, and work areas - a process often referred to as "5S".
Join us for a FREE special quality management webinar with quality management expert John Tooley of Advanced Energy, where he will discuss how quality initiatives start by cleaning and organizing trucks, offices, and work areas - a process often referred to as "5S".
08.06.14 - New Calculation for Advanced Home Upgrade Webinar. Download instruction document.
In this webinar, Build It Green will discuss the new incentive structure effective as of August 1, 2014, for Advanced Home Upgrade. We will cover the adjustments to the modeled savings, how they affect the incentives, and also the rebate "kickers" that have been added.
In this webinar, Build It Green will discuss the new incentive structure effective as of August 1, 2014, for Advanced Home Upgrade. We will cover the adjustments to the modeled savings, how they affect the incentives, and also the rebate "kickers" that have been added.
The Rise of Third-Party Reviews: How to Make Them Work for You. Download instruction document.
Join us for a FREE webinar with online marketing expert Peter Troast, who will talk about how third-party reviews are an important search ranking factor and give the latest information on Google+, Yelp, Angie's List and others.
Join us for a FREE webinar with online marketing expert Peter Troast, who will talk about how third-party reviews are an important search ranking factor and give the latest information on Google+, Yelp, Angie's List and others.
06.24.14 - The Cost of Poor Quality. Download instruction document.
Join Build It Green for a webinar on quality management concepts for the residential retrofit industry. Quality management expert John Tooley will cover techniques for achieving results starting with common issues that impact the company bottom line.
Join Build It Green for a webinar on quality management concepts for the residential retrofit industry. Quality management expert John Tooley will cover techniques for achieving results starting with common issues that impact the company bottom line.
05.22.14 - ACQC FREE Thermostat Program Overview Download instruction document.
Build It Green (BIG) is excited to announce offering Free Thermostats as an additional incentive to contractors and homeowners to take part in PG&E’s AC Quality Care Program. The thermostats can be installed for the customer following the completion of the ACCA 4 Assessment, at least one energy savings measure (Replacement Blower Motor and/or Refrigerant Charge Adjustment) and the 1-year Service Agreement. These thermostats are provided “As-Is” and the contractor must agree to provide PG&E customers with the proper training to use the thermostat and customer support should the thermostat fail to function.
Build It Green (BIG) is excited to announce offering Free Thermostats as an additional incentive to contractors and homeowners to take part in PG&E’s AC Quality Care Program. The thermostats can be installed for the customer following the completion of the ACCA 4 Assessment, at least one energy savings measure (Replacement Blower Motor and/or Refrigerant Charge Adjustment) and the 1-year Service Agreement. These thermostats are provided “As-Is” and the contractor must agree to provide PG&E customers with the proper training to use the thermostat and customer support should the thermostat fail to function.
04.02.14 - Help Design the New BIG Advanced Home Upgrade Portal
The energy modeling software market is expanding in California and Build It Green will be upgrading the Energy Upgrade California™ Advanced Home Upgrade web portal to accommodate these changes and increase transparency. In this webinar, we walked through the Home Upgrade and AC Quality Care portal features and offered an opportunity for participants and stakeholders to contribute ideas and suggestions for improvement.
The energy modeling software market is expanding in California and Build It Green will be upgrading the Energy Upgrade California™ Advanced Home Upgrade web portal to accommodate these changes and increase transparency. In this webinar, we walked through the Home Upgrade and AC Quality Care portal features and offered an opportunity for participants and stakeholders to contribute ideas and suggestions for improvement.
04.16.14 - Practical Guide to Home Financing - Part 2 Download the webinar slides now.
Join us for the second of a two-part series, where you will hear from a panel of financing experts. Learn about available options and get an apples-to-apples look at the leading financing services in the market today.
Join us for the second of a two-part series, where you will hear from a panel of financing experts. Learn about available options and get an apples-to-apples look at the leading financing services in the market today.
03.12.14 - Pool Pump Upgrade Now Eligible for Advanced Home Upgrade Incentives Download the webinar slides now.
Please join Build It Green for an informational webinar on how to process pool pumps for job submission and modeling in EnergyPro for Energy Upgrade California™ Advanced Home Upgrade.
Please join Build It Green for an informational webinar on how to process pool pumps for job submission and modeling in EnergyPro for Energy Upgrade California™ Advanced Home Upgrade.
02.27.14 - HVAC-2-HP: Why Smart Companies Are Moving to Home Performance Download the webinar slides now.
Home performance is a game changer for HVAC contractors. In the February 6th HVAC-2-HP webinar, home performance expert Mike Rogers discussed the benefits of home performance and how to expand to a home performance business model.
Home performance is a game changer for HVAC contractors. In the February 6th HVAC-2-HP webinar, home performance expert Mike Rogers discussed the benefits of home performance and how to expand to a home performance business model.
02.27.14 - Practical Guide to Home Upgrade Financing Part 1 Download the webinar slides now.
Join us to discuss the importance of financing to your business and get a general overview of some existing financing programs in the market. It can be the difference between success and just getting by.
Join us to discuss the importance of financing to your business and get a general overview of some existing financing programs in the market. It can be the difference between success and just getting by.
02.26.14 - New ACQC Contractor Portal Demo
Join Build It Green as we demonstrate how to use the new AC Quality Care Rebate Program Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) contractor portal. You will learn about new features available to aid you in the job submission process, and have an opportunity to ask Build It Green staff questions.
Join Build It Green as we demonstrate how to use the new AC Quality Care Rebate Program Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) contractor portal. You will learn about new features available to aid you in the job submission process, and have an opportunity to ask Build It Green staff questions.
01.07.14 - Your Marketing Plan: Plan, Track, Evaluate, Repeat Download the webinar slides now.
Learn tools to develop marketing campaigns that generate leads and increase close rates with Mike Rogers a nationally recognized expert in residential energy efficiency. In this webinar, you'll learn strategies for tracking marketing campaigns that you can use when leveraging Energy Upgrade California and the AC Quality Care Rebate Programs.
Learn tools to develop marketing campaigns that generate leads and increase close rates with Mike Rogers a nationally recognized expert in residential energy efficiency. In this webinar, you'll learn strategies for tracking marketing campaigns that you can use when leveraging Energy Upgrade California and the AC Quality Care Rebate Programs.
12.17.13 - Making the Web Work for your Business Download the webinar slides now.
Learn how to utilize tools like web searches and customer reviews to generate leads with Peter Troast, expert in marketing home performance. Peter will share tips that you can use to revamp your own website, convert leads to sales, and utilize observed trends to succeed in Home Performance.
Learn how to utilize tools like web searches and customer reviews to generate leads with Peter Troast, expert in marketing home performance. Peter will share tips that you can use to revamp your own website, convert leads to sales, and utilize observed trends to succeed in Home Performance.
10.29.13 - Growing Your Business: Tips and Tools Download the webinar slides now.
Energy Upgrade California and the AC Quality Care Rebate Programs offer rebates to PG&E customers for saving energy , maintaining equipment, and making homes more comfortable. Listen to Mike Rogers, a nationally recognized expert in residential energy efficiency, explain how best to leverage rebate programs like this to differentiate yourself from your competition, boost sales, and grow your business.
Energy Upgrade California and the AC Quality Care Rebate Programs offer rebates to PG&E customers for saving energy , maintaining equipment, and making homes more comfortable. Listen to Mike Rogers, a nationally recognized expert in residential energy efficiency, explain how best to leverage rebate programs like this to differentiate yourself from your competition, boost sales, and grow your business.
09.03.13 - PG&E Home Upgrade Program: Eligibility for Customers with Propane: Download the webinar slides now.
Starting September 1st, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric customers with propane gas appliances may receive incentives for electric savings.
Starting September 1st, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric customers with propane gas appliances may receive incentives for electric savings.
08.21.13 - Home Upgrade Program Introduction Webinar: Download the webinar slides now.
This webinar provides information on the new Home Upgrade Program requirements, and offers details on the program design and job submission process.
This webinar provides information on the new Home Upgrade Program requirements, and offers details on the program design and job submission process.
06.06.13 - Home Upgrade Program Informational Webinar: Download the webinar slides now.
This webinar provides information on the new Home Upgrade Program.
This webinar provides information on the new Home Upgrade Program.
04.17.13 - Energy Pro Modeling: Envelope and Assemblies: Download the webinar slides now.
This webinar explains the best practice for modeling the envelope and assemblies for multifamily residences in EnergyPro.
This webinar explains the best practice for modeling the envelope and assemblies for multifamily residences in EnergyPro.
03.20.13 - Energy Pro Modeling: Plants and HVAC Systems: Download the webinar slides now.
This webinar explains the best practice for modeling plants and HVAC systems for multifamily residences in EnergyPro.
This webinar explains the best practice for modeling plants and HVAC systems for multifamily residences in EnergyPro.
03.04.2013 - Energy Upgrade California Software Strategy: Download the webinar slides now.
This webinar provides updates on the CPUC decision process and next steps necessary for broadening the allowable modeling software requirements for the Energy Upgrade California Program.
This webinar provides updates on the CPUC decision process and next steps necessary for broadening the allowable modeling software requirements for the Energy Upgrade California Program.
01.24.13 - Multifamily Pilot Program: Download the webinar slides now.
PG&E announces the Multifamily Pilot program, an innovative new program that advances comprehensive whole building energy efficiency targeted specifically to the existing multifamily housing sector.
PG&E announces the Multifamily Pilot program, an innovative new program that advances comprehensive whole building energy efficiency targeted specifically to the existing multifamily housing sector.
12.18.12 - PG&E Multifamily Pilot Program: Download the webinar slides now.
PG&E is rolling out a Multifamily Pilot program. This webinar was an overview of the proposed program pilot,
containing information on program structure, as well as contractor and rater participation.
PG&E is rolling out a Multifamily Pilot program. This webinar was an overview of the proposed program pilot,
containing information on program structure, as well as contractor and rater participation.
05.04.12 - SALES: Whole House Sales Strategies That Work: Download the webinar slides now.
Overview of successful sales strategies and kitchen table close techniques being used by whole house contractors in California with "how to" details on how to apply their lessons learned to your business.
Overview of successful sales strategies and kitchen table close techniques being used by whole house contractors in California with "how to" details on how to apply their lessons learned to your business.
05.15.12 - Webinar for Participating Contractors.
Please join us for a 1.5 hour webinar on the latest program enhancements for Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) Energy Upgrade California program. .
Agenda:
Please join us for a 1.5 hour webinar on the latest program enhancements for Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) Energy Upgrade California program. .
Agenda:
- How to participate in Energy Upgrade California in PG&E service territory
- Program scope
- Contractor enrollment process and requirements
- Jobs reporting and rebate application overview
- Field mentoring and quality assurance
04.12.2012 - The Business Opportunity Through Energy Upgrade California: Download the webinar slides now.
Join us for a free workshop where you'll learn how to get involved, the business case for integrating home performance into your business, and how to make the most of program rebates and incentives. See how other remodelers and production builders have added home performance into their home sales process and even added a whole new home performance division.
03.16.12 - MARKETING: Whole House Marketing Tactics Worth Stealing: Download the webinar slides now.
Discover the low-cost marketing tactics used by others to sell "whole house" energy efficiency improvements. Learn how to use neighborhood workshops, job completion open houses, neighborhood door hangers, yard signs, and at least six more proven marketing tactics.
Discover the low-cost marketing tactics used by others to sell "whole house" energy efficiency improvements. Learn how to use neighborhood workshops, job completion open houses, neighborhood door hangers, yard signs, and at least six more proven marketing tactics.
01.18.12 - Webinar for Participating Contractors: Download the webinar slides now.
Please join us for a 1.5 hour webinar on the latest program enhancements for Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) Energy Upgrade California program. We will be discussing revised policies, the new Safety Policy and required Advanced Training for the PG&E Whole House Rebate Program.
Agenda:
Please join us for a 1.5 hour webinar on the latest program enhancements for Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) Energy Upgrade California program. We will be discussing revised policies, the new Safety Policy and required Advanced Training for the PG&E Whole House Rebate Program.
Agenda:
- Program expansion to include 2-4 unit buildings and corresponding policy and requirements
- Enhanced Safety Policy and Roll-out
- Updated Contractor Handbook, Installation Specifications, and QA Plan
- New homeowner CAS Acknowledgement Form
11.30.11 - Regional Incentives in the Bay Area Webinar: Download the webinar slides now.
Join us for a web-based discussion on the new incentives available through the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and participating Bay Area Counties for a limited time.
This webinar will address:
Join us for a web-based discussion on the new incentives available through the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and participating Bay Area Counties for a limited time.
This webinar will address:
- Timing of the incentives
- Applying for the incentives
- How local and regional incentives work together
- How Energy Upgrade California is marketing the new incentives to homeowners
10.28.11 - Local Government Orientation on the PG&E Rebate Program
Join us for a two-hour webinar to review how the Build It Green team administers rebates and contractor enrollment for Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and Energy Upgrade California.
We are delivering this special webinar to give local governments a more detailed understanding of the contractor enrollment and job submittal processes. Our goal is to help you feel better equipped to assist local contractors to navigate the program. We'll devote plenty of time to Q&A and point you to additional resources and reference materials for further information.
Join us for a two-hour webinar to review how the Build It Green team administers rebates and contractor enrollment for Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and Energy Upgrade California.
We are delivering this special webinar to give local governments a more detailed understanding of the contractor enrollment and job submittal processes. Our goal is to help you feel better equipped to assist local contractors to navigate the program. We'll devote plenty of time to Q&A and point you to additional resources and reference materials for further information.
09.29.11 - New Testing Documentation and Detailed QA Review Checklist
This two-hour webinar covers two new documents for Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) Energy Upgrade California program. The first is the Test Measurements Form, which supersedes the CAS Measurements Form, and the new QA Review Checklist, a detailed checklist which lists the steps in the EUC desktop QA Review. This webinar will help insure that your project submissions make it through the QA review process the first time around.
This two-hour webinar covers two new documents for Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) Energy Upgrade California program. The first is the Test Measurements Form, which supersedes the CAS Measurements Form, and the new QA Review Checklist, a detailed checklist which lists the steps in the EUC desktop QA Review. This webinar will help insure that your project submissions make it through the QA review process the first time around.
Note: we had some technical difficulties in recording this webinar. The following video is a abbreviated version of the webinar.
Download the EUC Test Measurements form and QA Review Checklist. For FAQs on these forms, download: EUC Test Measurements Form FAQs and the QA Review Checklist FAQs.
09.22.11 - Special Webinar for EUC Contractors in Joint PG&E/SMUD Service Territory:
Please join us for this special webinar for Participating Energy Upgrade California Contractors in joint Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) natural gas/Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) electricity service territory.
Since the PG&E Rebate Program transitioned into the Full Program stage in June 2011, an enhanced set of enrollment, jobs submission, and QA protocols are now in place. In this one-hour webinar we will delve into the program details and address many of your questions, including:
Please join us for this special webinar for Participating Energy Upgrade California Contractors in joint Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) natural gas/Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) electricity service territory.
Since the PG&E Rebate Program transitioned into the Full Program stage in June 2011, an enhanced set of enrollment, jobs submission, and QA protocols are now in place. In this one-hour webinar we will delve into the program details and address many of your questions, including:
- Deadline for being listed as a PG&E Participating Contractor under the Full Program
- Addressing any Compass log-in issues
- Getting your customers the PG&E gas portion of their rebates
- Explaining PG&E/SMUD split rebate calculations
- Propane and multi-family eligibility for SMUD vs. PG&E rebates
- Field QA overview for contractors working with joint PG&E/SMUD customers
- The best customer service contact for homeowners looking for rebate information
It’s important to us to work with each of you to get your customers the right rebate amounts. With this webinar, we will address some of the confusion that has arisen around the dual jobs submission process and directly respond to your concerns. Program administrators from both PG&E and SMUD will be available to answer questions.
09.14.11 - Modeling Existing Homes with EnergyPro:
This is a presentation describing how to model existing homes in EnergyPro. We will cover how to use the EnergyPro software, highlight common pitfalls in the job submission process, and provide tips to get your jobs through our process the first time while maximizing incentives. This is an introductory webinar for PG&E Energy Upgrade California participating contractors.
This is a presentation describing how to model existing homes in EnergyPro. We will cover how to use the EnergyPro software, highlight common pitfalls in the job submission process, and provide tips to get your jobs through our process the first time while maximizing incentives. This is an introductory webinar for PG&E Energy Upgrade California participating contractors.
08.23.11 - An Introduction to Green Energy Compass:
Please join us for a presentation describing how to submit and track jobs using Green Energy Compass. This is an introductory webinar for the PG&E Energy Upgrade California contractors who will be entering jobs through the new system.
Please join us for a presentation describing how to submit and track jobs using Green Energy Compass. This is an introductory webinar for the PG&E Energy Upgrade California contractors who will be entering jobs through the new system.
08.10.11 - Webinar for Participating Contractors:
Please join us for a webinar to review best practices in job submittals. Our goal is to help you get your applications approved the first time, thereby reducing overall approval time, your frustration, and the review backlog.
Agenda:
Please join us for a webinar to review best practices in job submittals. Our goal is to help you get your applications approved the first time, thereby reducing overall approval time, your frustration, and the review backlog.
Agenda:
- Submit All Documents
- Properly Fill Out All Documents
- Correct Energy Model and ECON-2 XML
- Document Consistency
- Post-installation Requirements
- Submittal Revisions
- General Comments
- Future Requirements
06.29.11 - Webinar for Participating Contractors:
This webinar provides additional information on the Pilot transition, focusing on upcoming changes to the combustion appliance safety protocols.
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This webinar provides additional information on the Pilot transition, focusing on upcoming changes to the combustion appliance safety protocols.
Agenda:
- Program Updates
- Gearing up for augmented Combustion Appliance Safety Protocols
- Differences in CAS procedures between the pilot program and the new EUC program
- New CAS forms and data submission requirements
- Contractor Spotlight
- Co-op Marketing Opportunities in the Bay Area
06.08.11 - Webinar for Participating Contractors:
This webinar provides additional information on the Pilot transition, focusing on upcoming changes to the job application process.
Agenda:
- Program Updates (PG&E)
- Transitioning Your Job Applications Beyond the Pilot Program (Build It Green)
- Contractor Spotlight featuring Green Home Solutions by Grupe
- California Housing Finance Opportunities
- Q&A
05.25.11 Webinar for Participating Contractors: Download the webinar slides now.
This webinar provides information about the transition from the Pilot to the Full Whole House Rebate Program, focusing on the new online Contractor Enrollment portal.
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This webinar provides information about the transition from the Pilot to the Full Whole House Rebate Program, focusing on the new online Contractor Enrollment portal.
Agenda:
- Welcome & Program
- Introduction of the Contractor Portal
- Contractor Spotlight Featuring Jerry Unruh of ABC Cooling
- Rebate and Scholarship Opportunities
- Q&A
04.21.11 - Webinar for Participating Contractors:
Join Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Stopwaste.Org, and Build It Green for this exciting one-hour webinar about Energy Upgrade California targeted at PG&E Pilot Program participating contractors in PG&E territory.
Agenda
Join Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Stopwaste.Org, and Build It Green for this exciting one-hour webinar about Energy Upgrade California targeted at PG&E Pilot Program participating contractors in PG&E territory.
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How contractors are growing their business with Energy Upgrade California.
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Sneak preview of the media launch coming the week of April 25th.
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Opportunities to give feedback and improve the program.
- Update on the transition from the Pilot to full program implementation.
