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Sheet Metal Workers Training Center Hosts ASHRAE Sacramento Valley Chapter Meeting on Mechanical Acceptance Testing
Join the ASHRAE Sacramento Valley Chapter on December 2, 2026, at the Sheet Metal Workers Training Center in Mather to learn about mechanical acceptance testing and Energy Code compliance directly from California Energy Commission staff. All are welcome. Register now.
California Energy Commission Approves CA-TREC Grant to Expand Residential Heat Pump Workforce
The California Energy Commission has unanimously approved the $9.3 million CA-TREC grant, investing in the expansion of California's residential HVAC workforce through existing state-accredited apprenticeship programs. For SMART Local 104, this funding will strengthen residential heat pump training, create new opportunities for apprentices and journey workers, and help ensure California's clean energy systems are installed correctly to deliver lasting benefits for homeowners and communities.