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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.

Build Know-How Across the Project Journey

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.

Event Details

  • Thursdays, September 24–November 5
  • 4:00–6:00 p.m. PT
  • Sessions 1–3: Virtual
  • Sessions 1–3: $40 each
  • Session 4: In person in the East Bay
  • Session 4: Free

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.

Building Electrification Intensive

Session 1:
Understanding Electric Systems

For Developers

September 24 • 4–6 PM PT

$40

What You’ll Explore

  • Emerging electrification trends
  • Whole-house energy analysis
  • Heat pumps, solar, and batteries
  • Appliances, insulation, and windows
  • Marketing energy-advanced homes
Register for Session 1

Building Electrification Intensive

Session 2:
Maximizing Project Benefits

For Developers

October 8 • 4–6 PM PT

$40

What You’ll Explore

  • Current and future regulations
  • Finding an energy analysis consultant
  • Building performance and electrification
  • Mitigating utility costs for residents
  • Whole-house energy calculations
Register for Session 2

Building Electrification Intensive

Session 3:
Making the Project Pencil

For Developers

October 22 • 4–6 PM PT

$40

What You’ll Explore

  • Real-world electrification costs
  • Accessing low-cost financing
  • Electrification proforma workshop
  • Current and future incentives
Register for Session 3

Building Electrification Intensive

Session 4:
From Design to Construction

Developers + Contracting Teams

November 5 • 4–6 PM PT

Free

What You’ll Explore

  • Electric systems installation training resources and local programs
  • Common installation pitfalls
  • Working effectively with utility companies
Register for Session 4

Alex Coba

Communication Associate

As a proud California native from Stockton, Alex brings a wealth of experience and a versatile skill set. He has a solid communication background with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from California State University, Chico. Alex is adept at strategic communications and media relations, with experience gathering and sharing stories from his local communities that uplift the unique spirit and values of those places. He is excited to join Build It Green, where he can apply his talents to further BIG’s mission to help communities across California thrive