Energy Upgrade California will open up new business opportunities for building professionals in Alameda County and pave the road to recovery for California’s building industry. Launching in Fall 2010, the program will promote energy efficiency, indoor air quality and resource conservation through home upgrades. It will provide the training, marketing and financial incentives to put contractors back to work.

Join other construction professionals including builders, general contractors, green home performance contractors & energy upgrade consultants to learn more about the NEW Energy Upgrade California program, emerging this Fall.

FREE Workshop Series:

Program Participation Workshop

Three available sessions (please choose one):

Register for Monday, September 27, 4:00pm-8:00pm

Register for Tuesday, October 5, 4:00pm-8:00pm

Register for Thursday, October 7, 4:00pm-8:00pm

This workshop is required to be listed as a Participating Contractor in Alameda County and to attend the free Prescriptive Training. It begins with a one-hour overview of the Energy Upgrade California program in Alameda County. Topics will include contractor participation opportunities, training and certification requirements, project eligibility, rebate and financing options. In addition, attendees will learn about the participation requirements for PG&E’s Whole House Performance Pilot Program and support for contractors working in Alameda County.

City building and planning staff are also encouraged to attend the first hour of the workshop for a program overview.

Prescriptive Training

This three-day workshop is required for contractors who are not BPI-Building Analyst certified. It provides in-depth information on the basic measures for single-family upgrades that qualify for rebates and can lead to a GreenPoint Rated label.

REGISTER AT www.cbpca.org

Requirements/Registration

Pre-registration is required. You must attend one (1) of the Program Participation Workshops in order to attend the (free) Prescriptive Training. Space is limited.

Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of the workshop to check in.

Meal

Dinner will be provided for all attendees.