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California Launches Nonresidential Acceptance Testing

A familiar idea — newly enforced — ushers in a layer of verification for contractors, owners

Robert Beverly

November 15, 2021

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California recently began to enforce acceptance testing requirements for mechanical and lighting systems on commercial projects.

New California CCPA Law Aims to Put Consumers in Charge of Their Data

Violating the regulations can bring stiff penalties

Ted Craig

April 3, 2020

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Businesses need to swim through regulations when reaching out to consumers. Now comes the CCPA, which has many states considering similar laws.

CARB Proposal Offers New Options For Stationary Refrigeration Retrofits

Stakeholders expressed concern over meeting low-GWP requirements in existing stores

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2020

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop in January to discuss its proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs.

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Regulations

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Refrigerant Regulations

Stakeholders share concerns over California’s rapid transition to low-GWP refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

September 9, 2019

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At CARB’s stakeholders’ meeting, manufacturers and end users expressed concern about the feasibility and cost of implementing these regulations.

End the California Drought for Refrigerant Incentives

The program, part of S.B. 1013, already has a role model across town

Robert Beverly

April 22, 2019

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is experiencing a bit of an existential crisis, doubting how much agency it really has to protect the environment when it comes to regulating refrigerants.

California Penalizes Improper Waste Disposal

July 16, 2018

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If you’re considering breaking laws when dealing with hazardous waste — including mishandling mercury-containing thermostats — think again. A California law recently raised the maximum penalty to $70,000, a whopping 180 percent increase over the previous $25,000 fine.

California Contractor Surpasses 785th Home-Performance Project

Maria Taylor

May 14, 2018

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Back when California first came out with its energy efficiency rebates, Richard Hiteshew, owner/manager of A-1 Guaranteed Heating & Air Inc. in Vallejo, California, was certain the standards were impossibly high.

California Cooling Act Introduced To Reduce HFCs

March 7, 2018

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California State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) recently introduced the California Cooling Act (Senate Bill 1013), which is designed to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are considered to be a growing source of greenhouse emissions in California and around the world.

Carrier Smart Thermostat Meets California Energy Standard

OCST certification marks another step for the Côr thermostat

July 8, 2016

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Carrier announced its Côr thermostat has been certified to comply with the latest California Energy Code Title 24 as an Occupant Controlled Smart Thermostat (OCST) by the California Energy Commission (CEC).

California Unveils Aggressive Plan Targeting HFCs

Includes a ban on the sale of all virgin HFC refrigerants with a high GWP

May 2, 2016

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California’s Air Resources Board (ARB) has released a proposed strategy aimed at curbing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The proposal targets near term emission reductions that will help California meet its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets.

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