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    Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers, January 31, 12-1:30pm PT

  • 31 January 2024
  • Start time : 12:00 PM
  • End time : 01:30 PM
  • Event Host : Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers, January 31
Event Description

Electrification is taking form in California (and elsewhere!) - gas water heaters are being based out in the Bay Area by 2027 and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transition from gas to electric will "spark" giant demand for all trades, including plumbers. In this session, Electrify My Home will introduce unique business opportunities for plumbers with a focus on heat pump water heaters, strategies for collaborating with other trades (e.g., electricians), and the importance of comprehensive electrification planning.

The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:

- Summarize importance of Electrify My Home's approach to 'good electrification'

- Name at least 2 factors driving the market for electric water heaters

- Describe one feature of gas water heaters that's lead to their phase-out.

- Be aware of the percentage of California homes with a gas water heater

- Explain why heat pump water heaters can be helpful for the electrical grid

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
  • Agenda
    • - Introduction and safety message
      - Electrification market in California and PG&E service territory
      - Gas water heater phase out
      - Electrification opportunities in California
      - Heat pump water heaters and the electrical grid
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Larry Waters

      Larry Waters is the founder of Electrify My Home, a first-of-its-kind electrification company specializing in residential electrification projects and workforce training. Larry has 40 years HVAC trade experience in service, installation, sales, and management with a specialization in home performance. Beginning in 2014, Larry’s focus shifted to replacing gas furnace with high-efficiency heat pumps and in that time has designed and installed over 400 systems. Larry is NATE and BPI-certified and serves on multiple boards and committees focused on propelling the movement to Electrify Efficiently.
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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