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California has recently seen some changes made when you replace your air conditioning or heating system in your home. These changes, referred to as the "HVAC Changeout" requirements, involve sealing and testing of your existing ductwork to take advantage of the many energy, comfort, and indoor air quality improvements that air sealing accomplishes. Here you can learn how to best take advantage of these new requirements by making sure that both you and the contractor you choose understand and ultimately comply with these new requirements.

What you need to know when replacing A/C & furnace
	Steve Easley discusses the HVAC Changeout requirements of Title 24, its' impact and benefits for consumers, and how you can help assure compliance with this important requirement when you replace an HVAC component.

Bad Ducts
	Leaky ducts can rob a home of energy dollars and create comfort and other problems too. Steve Easley explains HVAC basics and how new Energy Code requirements can help you save those dollars when you replace an air conditioner or heating system.

PG&E's Support of the HVAC Retrofit Market
	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!

Duct Blaster Demonstration
	HVAC Contractor Doug Beaman demonstrates using a Duct Blaster™ for testing duct leakage in a "How to" video segment.

Title 24 Compliance: Cool Roofs

Cool Roofs are roofs consisting of materials that very effectively reflect the sun's energy from the roof surface. Cool materials for low-slope roofs are mainly bright white in color, although non-white colors are starting to become available for sloped roof applications. This helps to reduce energy costs (by keeping attics and ducts cooler), improve occupant comfort, cut maintenance costs, increase the life cycle of the roof, and reduce urban heat islands along with associated smog.

Cool Roof Overview
	Energy Expert Steve Easley explains how cool roof technology works and its impacts on energy savings in our buildings.