January 2021 Program Updates |
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Have you RSVP’d for the SoCalREN Multifamily Program Kick-Off? Join us to celebrate your success! You and your team are invited to the 2021 Virtual Contractor Kick-Off.
When: Thursday, January 21, 2021
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We will be covering the following topics:
- COVID-19
- Whole Building and Comprehensive Common Area Programs
- Accepted Measures, Enrollment Processes, and Collateral Review
- Contractors Requesting Marketing Materials
- Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC) and Contractor Management Portal Review
- Finance Program Launch
- And More!
We will also take this time to get feedback from Participating Contractors, answer any questions, and present 2020 awards.
Those that register will be emailed a DoorDash gift card to purchase a meal for yourself during the virtual event. We will provide more details on this effort as the date gets closer.
Those that attend will be automatically entered in our raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card. The winner will be chosen at the end of the kick-off.
The SoCalREN Team is looking forward to your attendance and continuing the Program’s success in 2021.
Please note, the address you provide during registration will be the address your Kick-Off Welcome Bag will be shipped to. If you RSVP after January 4, your box will arrive after the event.
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Please visit the SoCalREN COVID-19 Impacts and Updates page for the latest information on field activities, links to State and local government resources, and other information related to the pandemic. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Account Manager.
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Financing opportunities for participating customers are in development. Make energy-saving upgrades and enjoy below-market financing! After Program launch, we will provide training, marketing materials, and additional support to help Participating Contractors offer financing to customers.
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The SoCalREN Team is here to support you in the new year. In addition to collecting your project’s enrollment documentation (including the Property Owner Agreement, utility bills, etc.), we have developed a set of questions regarding existing equipment at the property site that can be answered by maintenance personnel. This information can help guide the development of the Scope of Work for your retrofit project.
We can work with you and your customer’s maintenance personnel to complete the interim questionnaire describing the site’s existing equipment and new installation options. We are happy to facilitate this with a conference call at a time convenient for both you and your customer.
Here is an overview of the information we will be asking for:
- Description of the property including the number of buildings, year built, renovation year(s), fuel type, floors above and below ground, etc.
- Description of common areas such as leasing office, gym, clubhouse, pool/spa, laundry and/or garages, etc.
- Description of dwelling units, including the number of apartments per building, square footage per unit, and unit configuration types.
- Information on previous energy efficiency improvements at the property, including what was finished and the date it was completed.
- Information on equipment in need of immediate replacement.
- Potential start and end dates to ensure an accurate construction timeline.
- A point of contact for further discussion regarding project scope, confirmation of budget available for improvements, and potential incentives available for energy efficiency retrofit projects.
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SoCalREN Energy Efficiency Learning Center
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Participating Contractors; have you taken advantage of the SoCalREN Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC)? The EELC is available for you and your staff to 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 80 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. Start this year off right by reviewing what the EELC has to offer for you and your staff!
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Connect With Us On Social Media |
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Give us a follow! Keep up with Program updates, virtual events, and other news happening related to the Multifamily Program. Don’t forget to tag us if you’re photographing any of your current projects. We will be sure to highlight and repost your post! |
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