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Benefits of Participating in Demand Response Programs

Benefits of Participating in Demand Response Programs

by VCA-Admin001a | Oct 22, 2020 | Community

Demand Response Programs are available throughout California allowing utilities to work with customers to reduce their electricity demand during certain hours or events. Signals are sent to customers to remotely reduce energy consumption. These programs also give...
The Importance of Properly Charging HVAC Refrigerant

The Importance of Properly Charging HVAC Refrigerant

by VCA-Admin001a | Jul 10, 2020 | Community

Charging a refrigeration system is one of the most challenging tasks a service technician will face. A bad charge will make your AC work harder and will increase your electricity bill by 20 to 40 percent. Charging your AC unit at the recommended levels at installation...
4 Things Owners Need to Consider When Budgeting for Solar PV

4 Things Owners Need to Consider When Budgeting for Solar PV

by VCA-Admin001a | Jul 2, 2020 | Community

Assessing costs for future projects in California with a three year code cycle change is causing deal makers to miss critical budget forecasts. For example, a lack of understanding of code standards could add $2 million or more in envelope or HVAC system design for a...
Top 5 Things Developers & Designers Should Know About the California Solar Mandate

Top 5 Things Developers & Designers Should Know About the California Solar Mandate

by VCA-Admin001a | Jun 18, 2020 | Community

Several factors impact the amount of solar that new low-rise residential construction projects will have to install under the new 2019 California Energy Code, and knowing how these factors affect solar budgets may result in more efficient and cost-effective design....
4 Strategies for Setting Effective Energy Performance Goals

4 Strategies for Setting Effective Energy Performance Goals

by VCA-Admin001a | May 29, 2020 | Community

Implementing energy efficiency strategies doesn’t just benefit the Earth: it also benefits your pockets. Buildings utilize 70% of the electricity generated in the U.S. and emit over one-third of carbon emissions, which is more than any sector of the economy. Many...
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