Energy Storage Systems – ½ day seminar

Class Synopsis:

Learn about energy storage systems and their integration with photovoltaic (PV) systems or use as a stand-alone system. How are these products tested? What standards apply? What are the current related code development activities, and how can you participate?  Information will be provided on the latest research, codes, and standards development.  The specific code requirements in the Electrical, Fire, and Residential codes will be discussed.  Be prepared for the new requirements in the California codes that become effective July 1^st for these products.  AB 546, a new California bill that aims to streamline permitting processes for energy storage, will also be discussed, as well as tools currently available to assist in plan checking and inspections.

LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.  This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor John Taecker has worked for UL for over 30 years. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and is a California Registered Professional Engineer in Safety Engineering. He serves on various building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical model code development committees, and actively participates in all levels of the code development process for ICC and IAPMO. He is a nationally recognized speaker on electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing products and installations. He serves on the IAEI Southwestern Section Board of Directors and is an Inspector Member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), and a Professional Member of the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

Mike Stone is the NEMA West Coast Field Representative since August 2012. He is the alternate member representing NEMA on Code Making Panel 1 for the 2017 National Electrical Code. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Code Advisory Committee for the CA Building Standards Commission. Prior to his tenure with NEMA, he worked for over 25 years in California building departments at the County of Monterey and the Cities of Monterey, Salinas and, most recently, as Building Official for the City of Watsonville. He holds seven ICC Certifications and is a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). He has taught code classes at several CA Community Colleges and has been an IBEW electrical apprenticeship instructor. Mike is a member of ICC, IAEI, IBEW and NFPA, and is a Certified General Electrician in the State of California.

Registration is required. 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Friday March 16th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588.  Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Energy Storage Systems – ½ day seminar

Class Synopsis:

Learn about energy storage systems and their integration with photovoltaic (PV) systems or use as a stand-alone system. How are these products tested? What standards apply? What are the current related code development activities, and how can you participate?  Information will be provided on the latest research, codes, and standards development.  The specific code requirements in the Electrical, Fire, and Residential codes will be discussed.  Be prepared for the new requirements in the California codes that become effective July 1^st for these products.  AB 546, a new California bill that aims to streamline permitting processes for energy storage, will also be discussed, as well as tools currently available to assist in plan checking and inspections.

LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.  This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor John Taecker has worked for UL for over 30 years. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and is a California Registered Professional Engineer in Safety Engineering. He serves on various building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical model code development committees, and actively participates in all levels of the code development process for ICC and IAPMO. He is a nationally recognized speaker on electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing products and installations. He serves on the IAEI Southwestern Section Board of Directors and is an Inspector Member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), and a Professional Member of the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

Mike Stone is the NEMA West Coast Field Representative since August 2012. He is the alternate member representing NEMA on Code Making Panel 1 for the 2017 National Electrical Code. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Code Advisory Committee for the CA Building Standards Commission. Prior to his tenure with NEMA, he worked for over 25 years in California building departments at the County of Monterey and the Cities of Monterey, Salinas and, most recently, as Building Official for the City of Watsonville. He holds seven ICC Certifications and is a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). He has taught code classes at several CA Community Colleges and has been an IBEW electrical apprenticeship instructor. Mike is a member of ICC, IAEI, IBEW and NFPA, and is a Certified General Electrician in the State of California.

Registration is required. 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Friday March 16th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588.  Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Energy Storage Systems – ½ day seminar

Class Synopsis:

Learn about energy storage systems and their integration with photovoltaic (PV) systems or use as a stand-alone system. How are these products tested? What standards apply? What are the current related code development activities, and how can you participate?  Information will be provided on the latest research, codes, and standards development.  The specific code requirements in the Electrical, Fire, and Residential codes will be discussed.  Be prepared for the new requirements in the California codes that become effective July 1^st for these products.  AB 546, a new California bill that aims to streamline permitting processes for energy storage, will also be discussed, as well as tools currently available to assist in plan checking and inspections.

LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.  This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor John Taecker has worked for UL for over 30 years. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and is a California Registered Professional Engineer in Safety Engineering. He serves on various building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical model code development committees, and actively participates in all levels of the code development process for ICC and IAPMO. He is a nationally recognized speaker on electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing products and installations. He serves on the IAEI Southwestern Section Board of Directors and is an Inspector Member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), and a Professional Member of the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

Mike Stone is the NEMA West Coast Field Representative since August 2012. He is the alternate member representing NEMA on Code Making Panel 1 for the 2017 National Electrical Code. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Code Advisory Committee for the CA Building Standards Commission. Prior to his tenure with NEMA, he worked for over 25 years in California building departments at the County of Monterey and the Cities of Monterey, Salinas and, most recently, as Building Official for the City of Watsonville. He holds seven ICC Certifications and is a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). He has taught code classes at several CA Community Colleges and has been an IBEW electrical apprenticeship instructor. Mike is a member of ICC, IAEI, IBEW and NFPA, and is a Certified General Electrician in the State of California.

Registration is required. 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Friday March 16th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588.  Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Energy Storage Systems – ½ day seminar

Class Synopsis:

Learn about energy storage systems and their integration with photovoltaic (PV) systems or use as a stand-alone system. How are these products tested? What standards apply? What are the current related code development activities, and how can you participate?  Information will be provided on the latest research, codes, and standards development.  The specific code requirements in the Electrical, Fire, and Residential codes will be discussed.  Be prepared for the new requirements in the California codes that become effective July 1^st for these products.  AB 546, a new California bill that aims to streamline permitting processes for energy storage, will also be discussed, as well as tools currently available to assist in plan checking and inspections.

LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.  This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor John Taecker has worked for UL for over 30 years. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and is a California Registered Professional Engineer in Safety Engineering. He serves on various building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical model code development committees, and actively participates in all levels of the code development process for ICC and IAPMO. He is a nationally recognized speaker on electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing products and installations. He serves on the IAEI Southwestern Section Board of Directors and is an Inspector Member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), and a Professional Member of the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

Mike Stone is the NEMA West Coast Field Representative since August 2012. He is the alternate member representing NEMA on Code Making Panel 1 for the 2017 National Electrical Code. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Code Advisory Committee for the CA Building Standards Commission. Prior to his tenure with NEMA, he worked for over 25 years in California building departments at the County of Monterey and the Cities of Monterey, Salinas and, most recently, as Building Official for the City of Watsonville. He holds seven ICC Certifications and is a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). He has taught code classes at several CA Community Colleges and has been an IBEW electrical apprenticeship instructor. Mike is a member of ICC, IAEI, IBEW and NFPA, and is a Certified General Electrician in the State of California.

Registration is required. 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Friday March 16th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588.  Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.