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Title 24: Is contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and is the embodiment of most of the construction and energy conservation requirements for the state. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR: A national program from the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, offers a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and comfort at home, while helping to protect the environment. HERS (California Home Energy Rating System): The California HERS Program includes field verification and diagnostic testing available through Commission-certified providers. The Energy Commission has a process for certifying Home Energy Rating System (HERS) raters who perform third-party inspections when verification of duct sealing, thermostatic expansion valves (TXVs), refrigerant charge, airflow measurement, and building envelope sealing measures are used when complying with the 2005 Standards (effective October 1, 2005). California Energy Commission: The Energy Commission adopted the 2008 Standards on April 23, 2008, and the Building Standards Commission approved them for publication on September 11, 2008. The 2008 Residential Compliance Manual was adopted by the Commission on December 17, 2008, and the 2008 Non-residential Compliance Manual is scheduled for adoption in January 2010 California Building Climate Zone Map: A detailed map of California’s 16 climate zones can be downloaded here. Lists of climate zones by city or zip code are also available. Home Energy Saver: The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. Roofing Resources Consumer Energy Center; Cool Roofs: The California Energy Commission provides an overview of cool roofs and their benefits, FAQ, and links to related cool roof resources including videos and cool roof product guides. Energy Star; Reflective Roof Products: Energy Star qualified roof products and manufacturers, plus articles and case studies are provided on this site. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): This association of window, door, curtain wall, and skylight manufacturers features a Certified Products Directory, AAMA standard and certification information, and summaries of publications available for purchase Efficient Windows Collaborative: The Efficient Windows Collaborative provides impartial information on the benefits of energy efficient windows, plus details on glazes, window types. How they work, a window selection tool, fact sheets, tool kits, and incentive information. |
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 ECS specializes in Title 24 Energy Compliance Services. Our company provides Title 24 energy calculations/compliance approaches to architects, engineers, developers, contractors and homeowners. We are experienced professionals with well-honed skills and time honored expertise in the field of energy consulting. In addition to bringing a wealth of professional knowledge and experience to every project, our approach to Title 24 compliance saves you time and money. Understanding the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness in today's market, ECS ensures you that we will meet all of your residential and commercial energy analysis needs personally, accurately and timely. Our technologically advanced energy software is designed to minimize development construction costs, optimize architectural plan design and speed up the plan check process. What is Title 24? Title 24 is the California Building Code (CBC) of regulations governing all aspects of building construction. Energy Efficiency Standards (EES) mandating measures in new constructions are included in Part 6 of the CBC. What does a Title 24 report include? A typical energy analysis report for a residential structure includes the following:
o Test compliance calculations for new construction and additions.
o Performance calculations using the computer simulation method.
o ASHRAE design heating and cooling load calculations.
o Sizing heating and cooling equipment.
o HVAC system selection using comprehensive database of certified mechanical systems.
o Mandatory measures check list, reflecting minimum compliance requirements.
o High quality Title 24 forms with exact graphic images of those produced by State agencies.
( energy consulting, energy calculations, title 24 ) We provide Title 24 energy compliance services for the following types of contruction; residential, commercial, industrial and mechanical.
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