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Extra Information & Resources |
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John Eash, Architect/Energy Specialist for the California
Energy Commission, describes in a straightforward way, the "HVAC
changeout" requirements of Section 152(b)1.E. of the 2005 Energy
Efficiency Standards and takes the mystery out of those new
provisions. |
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Duane Larson talks about the new PG&E programs for existing
buildings and how they may help promote the new 2005 Title 24
changes along with your business! |
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Join Charles Segerstrom as we learn about how you can take
advantage of PG&E's incredible Stockton Energy Training Center to
not only learn about the new Title 24 changes, but bring your crews
and business up-to-date on some of the latest HVAC and Building
Science technologies and techniques. |
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An interview with a California Contractor, Michael Roush,
regarding his reaction to the new regulations and why his company is
already pursuing compliance with the code. |
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HVAC Contractor Doug Beamon demonstrates using a Duct
Blaster™ for testing duct leakage in a "How to" video segment. |
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Climate Zones
by city |
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This
document lists California Climate Zones, and breaks them down by
city. |
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Letter to
Homeowners |
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Energy
Commission Releases Letter to Homeowners on New Duct Sealing
Requirements for HVAC Changeouts |
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CF-6R
page 4 |
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This is
page 4 of the CF-6R which needs to be filled out and given to So-Cal
HERS Raters. This form states the preliminary test results
which will be verified and recorded on the CF-4R. |
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2005 Residential
Compliance Manual |
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The
California Energy Commission's 2005 building energy efficiency
standards for residential compliance. This is the certified
manual. |
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Chapter 7 of the
Residential ACM Manual |
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This
chapter discusses the HERS requirements and processes for
residential |
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Chapter 7 of the
Non-Residential ACM Manual |
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This
chapter discusses the HERS requirements and processes for
non-residential. |
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Importance of Duct
Testing |
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This
technical sheet discusses the importance of duct testing, and why
you would want it done. |
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HUD's Energy Action
Plan & the EEM |
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Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Energy Action Plan calls for
the promotion of the FHA's Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) as a
priority single family insured loan product. |
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Rebuild
Greener San Diego |
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This flyer
promotes the rebates offered to the firestorm victims of 2003.
Read on how you can get money kickbacks! |
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Most Significant
Changes in 2005 Title-24 |
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Good
document for an at-a-glance look. |
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Blueprint
Newsletter RE: Change-Outs |
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Excellent
document regarding Title 24 energy standards and the new change-out
rules. This newsletter has the letter to homeowners. |
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Chapter 9 of the
Residential ACM Manual |
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This
chapter discusses additions and alterations in low-rise residential
buildings. |
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Full 12 page CF-6R |
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12 page
document of all pages contained in the CF-6R |
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Example Completed
CF-4R |
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This is a
sample of a completed CF-4R form which is filled out after the
CF-6R. |
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Mech 5-A |
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The MECH-5-A is the
"Nonresidential Installer Certificate" This certificate must be
completed by the installer indicating compliance with the 2005
standards and will be reviewed by the CHEERS rater. |
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Mech 1A - 8A |
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The 19 page 2005
acceptance requirements for code compliance. Non-Residential |
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Climate Zones on
Google Earth |
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Outlines of
California's 16 Climate Zones have been overlaid on the aerial
images of Google Earth. This might be useful to look at the boundary
areas between two climate zones. |
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Google Earth |
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Google Earth is a free
download brought to you by Google. With Google Earth, you can
see a 3d map of the globe where you can zoom to a real satellite
image. |
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