Overview of Building Electrification

Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we look forward to you joining us for an Overview of Building Electrification! 

Taught by Kavita Rodrigues from the SCE Energy Education Center, this class will provide attendees with an expanded understanding of what BE is and how it will help California to achieve its ambitious climate goals. Participants will learn about the common misconceptions that are frequently held about electrification technologies, their applications, and how they can realize the overall benefits of electrification. 

 Agenda:

• California’s Clean Climate Goals and Pathway 2045

• The Basics of Building Electrification

• The Relationship Between EE, BE, TE, and DERs

• Technology and Cost Trends

• Demystifying BE

• BE Preparedness

• Future of Fossil Fuels in Buildings

• Question and Answers

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this class participants will be able to:

• Clearly define California’s climate goals and steps needed to achieve them

• Communicate what BE is and what technologies are available

• Explain how EE, BE, TE, and DERs will interact

• Describe the steps needed to be prepared for an electric transition

• Discuss the pros and cons of various clean fuel sources   

Target Audience:

• General Audience

• Homeowners

• Residential Installers

• Commercial Installers

• Designers

• Planners

• Engineers

• Energy Managers

• Facility Owners/Operators

Lunch is sponsored by the SCE Energy Education Center.