The California Energy Commission (CEC) sent out a notice announcing that new educational videos are now available on their Online Resource Center (ORC). These videos review the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for HVAC requirements in nonresidential, high-rise residential, hotel and motel buildings. To view the videos listed below, visit the ORC at http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/orc/hvac/2016_hvac.html.
Mandatory Requirements for Nonresidential Space Conditioning Systems:
- 1A: Introduction – Mandatory, Prescriptive and Performance Requirements: Understanding the Differences
- 1B: Requirements for Ventilation
- 1C: Required Controls for Space Conditioning Systems
- 1D: Requirements for Pipe Insulation
- 1E: Requirements for Air Distribution System Ducts and Plenums
- 1F: Required Nonresidential Mechanical System Acceptance
Energy Standards help is available on the Energy Standards hotline:
- (800) 772-3300 (toll-free in California)
- (916) 654-5106 (outside California)