September Newsletter

Program Updates

Registration for the E-Contractor Training Academy Level 2 is now open! Contractors enrolled in the E-Contractor Training Academy will benefit from the support and guidance offered by technical assistance managers and industry experts. There is no cost to participate, but there is a time investment required.

Contractors must possess a current California Contractors State License Board Contractor License. The E-Contractor Training Academy is designed to prepare small contractors to compete and perform energy efficiency retrofit projects within SoCalREN territory.

The E-Contractor Training Academy Level 2 Includes

Introduction to SoCalREN, regional market forecast for energy efficiency projects, and technical training resources.
What is needed to bid on energy efficiency projects.
What is needed to successfully manage Public Works projects, once awarded.

Overview of Sessions

Week 1: Estimating Principles
Week 2: Project Scheduling
Week 3: Principles of Project Management
Week 4: Project Cash Flow Management
Week 5: Project Close Out

To register for the E-Contractor Training Academy Level 2, click here.

Measure Specification Webinar Resources

The Measure Specification webinar detailed important information related to the measures and equipment installed as part of your SoCalREN Multifamily Program customer projects. To view the PowerPoint that was presented during the webinar, click here. If you were not able to attend the webinar, click here to view the recording. Please contact the SoCalREN Multifamily Program for any questions.

SoCalREN Resource Energy Efficiency Learning Center

Participating Contractors; have you taken advantage of the SoCalREN Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC)? Did you know that the EELC is available for you and your staff at no-cost? Participate in e-learning courses at your own pace from the comfort and safety of your home or office. Participating Contractors can access the SoCalREN EELC as a Program benefit at no cost. The EELC offers an expanding catalog of courses in a variety of categories including HVAC, Sales and Marketing, Commercial Energy Efficiency, Continuing Education Units, Building Performance Institute (BPI), Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), and North American Technician Excellence (NATE).

All these accredited courses can be found in the EELC. Currently, there are more than eighty active courses available. To access these courses, please email the SoCalREN team, and a login will be created for you and any staff members interested in taking advantage of this Program benefit offered by SoCalREN.

Have you listened to ReEnergizing Communities?

SoCalREN’s 12th podcast episode features Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy’s Community Organizer, Kameron Hurt. Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) is recognized nationally as an advocacy organization building a community-centric economy. LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities, and a healthy environment. LAANE’s campaign, RePower LA is a citywide coalition of community groups, environmentalists, and small businesses that advocates equitable environmental programs and career-path jobs at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP), the nation’s largest municipally-owned utility. Listen in on this podcast episode to hear how Kameron discusses activism in local communities with RePower LA.

Click Here to Listen to the Podcast

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