The Energy Coaching course is targeted at volunteers who want to coach other residents in the Tucson area about electrifying their whole house, thereby saving money and reducing emissions. Electrification includes the heating/cooling system, water heater, clothes dryer, induction cooktops, landscaping equipment, solar, and vehicles. It is desirable though not required that the trainees have experience with energy-efficient appliances and heating/cooling systems in their own home. The goal is to provide trainees with basic knowledge and skills needed to help other residents, and to make trainees aware of other resources and expertise available to them when clients’ questions go beyond their comfort zone.

The course will be taught in four 2-hour sessions.  The location has yet to be determined. Trainees are expected to attend all sessions. Sessions 2 and 3 are hybrid zoom and in-person. Trainees are expected to spend 1 to 2 hours on homework prior to each session.

• Session 1a: Introductions. 1b: Energy Audits.
• Session 2a: Make a Plan – Save Money. 2b: Heat Pumps.
  
• Session 3a: Whole House Electrification. 3b: Electric Vehicles
  
• Session 4a: The Coaching Role and Process. 4b: Putting It All Together.

The co-instructors are Duane Ediger, Gordon Nuttall, Chuck Houy, and Bruce Plenk.