Early Retirement: Earn Rewards for Upgrading Clunky RTUs We’re excited to announce the addition of new incentives for contractors participating in HVAC Optimization. For a limited time, you can earn high-value rebates for the immediate replacement of qualifying old — but still operational — HVAC units at the facilities of SCE commercial customers. Think of it as “Cash for HVAC Clunkers.” As HVAC units age, they degrade and operate less efficiently. Early Retirement can help you lower your customers’ electric bills, provide them with newer and quieter units, and give you an opportunity to concurrently enroll the new unit in an HVAC Optimization Maintenance Agreement. Below find a list of Early Retirement eligibility requirements: Eligible Equipment Types: Air- and water-cooled package and split unitary AC and HP systems of all sizes are eligible (chillers are not eligible). Old Equipment Condition: Existing equipment must be installed and operational.

New Equipment Efficiency: Replaced with a new high-efficiency unit that meets minimum EER, IEER and or SEER requirements. Non-functioning units, non-operational units, and emergency replacements are not eligible. There is no additional training required to participate — if you’re currently participating in HVAC Optimization, you’re ready to participate in Early Retirement. You can find fact sheets for both you and your customers in the Contractor Portal. or call (562) 200‑7020 x 651. Get Educated on Proposition 39 We’ve been talking recently about Proposition 39, a California bill approved in 2012 and currently being implemented, that provides $550 million annually through 2018 to help California schools increase the energy efficiency of their facilities and expand clean energy generation. You can read more about Proposition 39 and get valuable resources at the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Proposition 39 webpage. Since increasing energy efficiency is one of the primary goals of HVAC Optimization and Standard 180, this is an excellent opportunity for our participating contractors to partner with schools in their area.

Here are some resources to help contractors get familiar with the requirements of Proposition 39 and how the benefits of HVAC optimization align with the specific needs of schools. California Energy Commission Webinar The CEC is hosting a free webinar to give schools and the general public an overview of Proposition 39 as well as a more comprehensive detail about the process and required materials, including the Energy Expenditure Plan Handbook, pertinent forms, energy savings calculators, and project applications. Proposition 39 projects must meet very specific requirements for return on investment. Contractors who attend the webinar will be much more fluent in these requirements and how to talk about them with their customers. What: Proposition 39 Webinar hosted by the CEC When: March 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meeting ID Number: 925 492 100 Fact Sheet and Talking Points The HVAC Optimization team has created some new marketing materials to support your outreach to California schools.

The Proposition 39 Talking Points hit the highlights of program benefits and customer needs and can help guide your initial conversations. The Proposition 39 Fact Sheet offers a deeper dive and more supporting information. Both pieces are available in the Contractor Portal. Updated Customer Investment Calculator Last year, we introduced the Customer Investment Calculator to help you estimate energy and energy cost savings for your customers and display them in a clear, compelling way. price of new hvac unitWe recently updated the tool with new numbers from the California Public Utilities Commission’s Energy Division, making the tool more accurate than ever. ac and heater trainingWe encourage you to start using the new version right away, as the changes will help you better estimate energy savings, particularly for Proposition 39 projects. central air conditioning units compare brands

You can download the updated calculator in the Contractor Portal. Customer Incentive Application: New Eligibility Dates We’ve made a small but important update to the Customer Incentive Application: new eligibility dates that make the forms valid through the end of 2014. It’s important that you start using the new application right away. The new application and all current program forms are available in the Contractor Portal.Home Page Academics Indtech Acr degrees Associate in Science Degree To receive an Associate in Science degree from El Camino College, a student must complete at least 60 units in degree applicable college courses which must include general education requirements and course work in an approved transfer major or associate degree program. Course work toward the degree must be completed with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher. A minimum of 12 of the required 60 degree applicable units must be successfully completed at El Camino College.

A notation of “Graduation with Honors” is earned with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students must file an intent to graduate in the evaluations area located in the Admissions Office by the deadline date published in the schedule of classes. At least 50% of the major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree must be completed at El Camino College. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 6 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Control Systems Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 20 Solar Basic's (PV and Solar Thermal) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 21 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 22 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 23 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 25 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 27 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 30 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 32 Fundamentals of Pneumatic Controls Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 34 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 95abcd

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