The Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) is a partnership between the Counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

For households, 3C-REN offers direct energy-saving opportunities, with an emphasis on hard-to-reach and underserved communities. For industry, 3C-REN offers capacity-building services including workforce training and technical code support. Serving both public and private sector professionals, 3C-REN responds to the needs of the local building industry. Together, 3C-REN programs take a holistic approach to improve energy efficiency and develop workforce in the Tri-County region. These efforts reduce energy use, strengthen local job markets and support climate goals.

2022 Residential CEA Exam Prep Workshop
April 21st @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Description: 

This half-day course helps energy consultants prepare to take the both the multiple-choice and the modeling portions of the Nonresidential Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) and Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) exams for the 2019 Energy Code, which are administered through CABEC.

The session includes key information about how the exam was developed and exam-taking tips, an overview of exam competencies and objectives, sample questions and study resources for the multiple-choice portion and — for the modeling portion — information how your model will be scored, strategies to help you assess a project for modeling, tips for organizing take-offs and guidance on how to check modeling results for errors and resolve common mistakes.

This class also provides participants with a sample project to complete on your own, including plans, take-offs, and solution model (BLD and RIBD) files.

Course Objectives:

• Describe the CEA exam development process and structure
• Identify the competencies and objectives that are represented in the Residential CEA exam
• Identify appropriate study resources and describe how to use them effectively
• Describe multiple-choice test taking tips and strategies
• Describe the types of mistakes most commonly made when modeling
• Perform plan take-offs for a new construction residential project and apply appropriate strategies to accurately model Residential projects using Energy Commission approve compliance software
• Review an existing model and associated reports to identify and resolve errors

Have a question about this course? Contact ggautereaux@co.slo.ca.us