Electrify: Building Small-Developer Know-How
As electrification requirements evolve, learn how to evolve with them. Build the know-how to evaluate electric systems, maximize project benefits, make electrification pencil, and carry strong designs through construction.
This four-part learning series is designed for small-scale residential developers and their teams working on new construction and rehabilitation projects of 2–10 units. Whether you are new to electrification or looking for a refresher, you will gain practical knowledge you can apply throughout the development process.
September 24
Session 1: Understanding Electric Systems
Developers · Virtual · $40
An introduction to residential electric systems for emerging developers and anyone seeking a refresher. Explore electrification trends and technologies, including heat-pump water heaters, heat-pump heating and cooling, solar, batteries, and electric appliances. Learn about their benefits for builders and residents and how to market energy-advanced homes.
October 8
Session 2: Maximizing Project Benefits
Developers · Virtual · $40
Learn how whole-house energy calculations and consulting resources can help you evaluate options and maximize project value. Explore current and future regulations, how to find and evaluate an energy analysis consultant, building performance, resident utility costs, and whole-house energy calculations.
October 22
Session 3: Making the Project Pencil
Developers · Virtual · $40
Explore how electrification can affect project proformas and how incentives and financing can support project feasibility. Learn about real-world costs, low-cost financing, current and future incentives, commercial lending programs, and incorporating electrification into a project proforma.
November 5
Session 4: From Design to Construction
Developers and Contracting Teams · East Bay · Free
Learn how to ensure electric systems are installed correctly and according to design specifications. Explore regional training programs, resources and incentives, common installation pitfalls, utility coordination, and ways to communicate high-quality work to consumers.
Attend the full series to build your team’s capabilities across the development process, or choose the sessions most relevant to your work. Developers are encouraged to bring their contractors and subcontractors to the free, in-person final session.
Bring these capabilities back to your projects and strengthen your team’s ability to plan, finance, and deliver electrified homes successfully.