Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 16:26:35 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB Research Seminar: How Air Movement Makes Comfort Energy-Efficient From: tclarksj@arb.ca.gov “How Air Movement Makes Comfort Energy-Efficient”. Edward Arens, Ph.D., and Hui Zhang, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Tuesday, March 24, 2015 1:00 pm, PDT (WEBCAST) Sierra Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, Cal/EPA Building 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California Air movement can cool a person indoors in a similar manner as lowering the temperature, but needs only a tiny fraction of the energy. New fans of 1-8 watts producing 0.6 to 1 m/s (1.5 to 2 mph) air movement near each of a building's occupants can offset a 6ºF (3K) increase in indoor air temperature, while actually improving the occupant's comfort and perceived air quality. Increasing the indoor temperature reduces a building's total HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) energy about 5% per degree F, or 10% per degree C, and even more in climate zones where the indoor temperature allows natural ventilation or evaporative cooling systems to be used instead of compressor-based cooling. Across US climates, air movement permits year-round HVAC energy reductions averaging 1000 watts per occupant. The energy reductions possible from improved fan use exceeds that of many other current technological improvement to buildings. The opportunities for new design approaches and new fan products are considerable. For more go to the announcement at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/seminars/arens/arens.htm Main menu: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/seminars/seminars.htm For “external” users please check the external webcast calendar at: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/broadcast/?bdo=1 For “internal” users please check the internal webcast calendar at: http://epanet.ca.gov/broadcast/?bdo=1 Please send your-e-mail for the Q&A participation to: coastalrm@calepa.ca.gov For more information on this seminar presentation please contact: Ash Lashgari, Ph.D. at (916) 323-1506 or klashgar@arb.ca.gov For more information on the ARB Research Seminar Series please contact: Peter Mathews at (916) 323-8711 or Peter.Mathews@arb.ca.gov To receive notices for upcoming Seminars please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and sign up for the seminars list serve. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:06:17 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB Research Seminar: How Air Movement Makes Comfort Energy-Efficient From: lquattro@arb.ca.gov “How Air Movement Makes Comfort Energy-Efficient”. “Presentation is available for downloading!” Edward Arens, Ph.D., and Hui Zhang, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Tuesday, March 24, 2015 1:00 pm, PDT (WEBCAST) Sierra Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, Cal/EPA Building 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California Air movement can cool a person indoors in a similar manner as lowering the temperature, but needs only a tiny fraction of the energy. New fans of 1-8 watts producing 0.6 to 1 m/s (1.5 to 2 mph) air movement near each of a building's occupants can offset a 6ºF (3K) increase in indoor air temperature, while actually improving the occupant's comfort and perceived air quality. Increasing the indoor temperature reduces a building's total HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) energy about 5% per degree F, or 10% per degree C, and even more in climate zones where the indoor temperature allows natural ventilation or evaporative cooling systems to be used instead of compressor-based cooling. Across US climates, air movement permits year-round HVAC energy reductions averaging 1000 watts per occupant. The energy reductions possible from improved fan use exceeds that of many other current technological improvement to buildings. The opportunities for new design approaches and new fan products are considerable. For more go to the announcement at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/seminars/arens/arens.htm Main menu: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/seminars/seminars.htm For “external” users please check the external webcast calendar at: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/broadcast/?bdo=1 For “internal” users please check the internal webcast calendar at: http://epanet.ca.gov/broadcast/?bdo=1 Please send your-e-mail for the Q&A participation to: coastalrm@calepa.ca.gov For more information on this seminar presentation please contact: Ash Lashgari, Ph.D. at (916) 323-1506 or Ash.Lashgari@arb.ca.gov For more information on the ARB Research Seminar Series please contact: Peter Mathews at (916) 323-8711 or Peter.Mathews@arb.ca.gov To receive notices for upcoming Seminars please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and sign up for the seminars list serve. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 15:14:33 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB releases SLCP Concept Paper and announces May 27th Public Workshop From: jraymond@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board (ARB) has released, for public review, a concept paper to initiate discussion on the development of a Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy. Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) include methane, tropospheric ozone, black carbon, and fluorinated gases. They are powerful climate forcers that remain in the atmosphere for a much shorter period of time than longer-lived climate pollutants, including carbon dioxide. Their relative potency, when measured in terms of how they heat the atmosphere, can be tens to thousands of times greater than that of carbon dioxide (CO2). Senate Bill 605 (Lara, Chapter 523, Statutes of 2014) requires ARB, in coordination with other state agencies and local air districts, to develop a SLCP Strategy by the end of 2015, to further reduce SLCP emissions in California. The Concept Paper presents initial ideas that will be considered and evaluated in the coming months by ARB staff, in coordination with other agencies, as it develops a SLCP Strategy pursuant to SB 605. The concepts included in this discussion draft do not represent commitments at this time, nor do they comprise an exhaustive list of elements or considerations that may be included in the Strategy or shape its development. The intent of the paper is to elicit new ideas and refine strategies to reduce emissions of SLCPs throughout the state. The Concept Paper will be discussed at a May 27, 2015, public workshop. The comments received on the Concept Paper will inform the development of a draft Strategy that ARB expects to release for public comment later this summer. ARB welcomes broad participation among stakeholders, experts and interested parties throughout this process. The Concept Paper and workshop notice can be found at ARB's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/shortlived/shortlived.htm The website also contains a link for submitting written comments. An agenda and presentation will be posted before the workshop. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:39:02 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- ARB releases the draft Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy From: jraymond@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) has released, for public review, a draft Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy (Draft Strategy). Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) include methane, black carbon, and fluorinated gases. They are powerful climate forcers that remain in the atmosphere for a much shorter period of time than longer-lived climate pollutants, including carbon dioxide. Their relative potency, when measured in terms of how they heat the atmosphere, can be tens to thousands of times greater than that of carbon dioxide. Senate Bill 605 (Lara, Chapter 523, Statutes of 2014) requires ARB, in coordination with other state agencies and local air districts, to develop a SLCP Strategy by the end of 2015, to reduce SLCP emissions in California. The Draft Strategy describes ongoing and potential new measures to reduce SLCP emissions from major sources in the State, and describes current and future research needs for improving the SLCP emission inventory and better understanding potential mitigation measures. The Draft Strategy will be discussed at public workshops in October. Comments received on the Draft Strategy will inform the development of a Proposed Strategy, which will be will presented to the Board in late 2015. ARB welcomes broad participation of stakeholders, experts, and interested parties throughout this process. The Draft Strategy can be found at ARB's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/shortlived/shortlived.htm The website also contains a link for submitting written comments on the Draft Strategy. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:32:01 -0700 Subject: arbcombo -- Regional Workshops to discuss a draft Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Strategy From: jraymond@arb.ca.gov The Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) will hold workshops to discuss a draft Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Strategy (Draft Strategy), which was recently released for public comment. The meetings are open to the public and full participation by all parties is encouraged. Locations and dates of the workshops are: Sacramento: October 13, 2015 Diamond Bar: October 14, 2015 Fresno: October 19, 2015 Additional workshop details are included in the notice that is posted here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/shortlived/2015notice.pdf The Draft Strategy can be found on ARB's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/shortlived/shortlived.htm The website also contains a link for submitting written comments on the Draft Strategy. Comments received on the Draft Strategy will inform the development of a Proposed Strategy, which will be presented to the Board in late 2015. An agenda and presentation will be posted before the workshops. Background Short-lived climate pollutants are powerful climate forcers that remain in the atmosphere for a much shorter period of time than major climate pollutants such as carbon dioxide. Their relative potency in terms of how they heat the atmosphere can be tens to thousands of times greater than CO2. Short-lived climate pollutants include methane, black carbon, and fluorinated gases. The impacts of short-lived climate pollutants are especially strong within the near term. Reducing these emissions can have an immediate beneficial impact on climate change. Senate Bill 605 (Lara, Chapter 523, Statutes of 2014) requires ARB, in coordination with other State agencies and local air districts, to develop a strategy by the end of 2015, to further reduce short-lived climate pollutant emissions in California. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:59:10 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- Refrigerant Management Program R3 Webinar and Notification of Registration and Annual Reporting Deadline From: kbowers@arb.ca.gov Save the Date: Refrigerant Management Program R3 Webinar; December 3, 2015; 9:00 – 11:00 am Pacific Time. The deadline for submitting 2016 Annual Reports summarizing 2015 calendar year for facilities with large and medium refrigeration systems, refrigerant distributors, and refrigerant reclaimers subject to California Air Resources Board’s Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) is March 1st, 2016. Facilities whose largest refrigeration system is a Small system, those containing more than 50 lbs., but less than 200 lbs. are also required to register by March 1, 2016. Operators of Small facilities are encouraged to participate in the webinar to become familiar with the registration procedures and requirements. The ARB online Refrigerant Registration and Reporting tool, known as R3, can be accessed via: https://ssl.arb.ca.gov/rmp-r3/. ARB staff will hold a free on-line webinar on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 9:00 – 11:00 am Pacific Time to review the requirements of the regulation and the procedures for registering and filing the Annual Reports and paying the Annual Implementation Fees using the online R3 tool. This webinar will also highlight and demonstrate the recent updates of the R3 tool. This will be an online GoToWebinar presentation accessible from anywhere you have a computer and telephone line. The webinar will be recorded and posted to the program web page. The webinar will be repeated January 20, 2016 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time. To register for this webinar please go to the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/681549145501933057. After registering for the webinar an email will be sent to you with your login link and a login for the audio part of the webinar. The Refrigerant Management Program requires that all facilities with large and medium refrigeration systems, those with 200 pounds of refrigerant or more, submit their next Annual Report by March 1, 2016 for their 2015 calendar year refrigeration system leak inspections, leak repairs, and other system servicing. The payment of the Annual Implementation Fee is also due by March 1 for both the large and medium facilities. The Refrigerant Management Program also requires that small facilities whose largest refrigeration system contains more than 50 lbs. but less than 200 lbs. of refrigerant must register by March 1, 2016. Small facilities are not required to file an Annual Report or pay the Annual Implementation Fee. Refrigerant distributors, wholesalers, and reclaimers are also required to submit an Annual Report of their 2015 statewide aggregated annual refrigerant sales, transactions, and disposal by the March 1, 2016 due date. For more details on the requirements of the regulation, please visit the program web page at: www.arb.ca.gov/rmp. If you need more information or have additional questions, you can reach us via email at rmp@arb.ca.gov or call (916) 324-2517. Thank You ARB Refrigerant Management Program California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: commref, reftrack. ====================================================================== You are subscribed to one of the lists aggregated to make this particular ARB combination listserve broadcast. To UNSUBSCRIBE: Please go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/listserv.php and enter your email address and click on the button "Display Email Lists." To unsubscribe, please click inside the appropriate box to uncheck it and go to the bottom of the screen to submit your request. You will receive an automatic email message confirming that you have successfully unsubscribed. Also, please read our listserve disclaimer at http://www.arb.ca.gov/listserv/disclaim.htm . The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs, visit the Flex Alert website at www.flexalert.org . ====================================================================== Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:47:21 -0800 Subject: arbcombo -- Refrigerant Management Program R3 Webinar and approaching Registration and Reporting Deadline From: kbowers@arb.ca.gov Refrigerant Management Program R3 Webinar; December 3, 2015; 9:00 – 11:00 am Pacific Time. If you have signed up for the upcoming webinar thank you; if not, you still have time. Don’t forget the approaching registration, reporting, and fee payment deadline. The deadline for submitting 2016 Annual Reports summarizing 2015 calendar year for facilities with large and medium refrigeration systems, refrigerant distributors, and refrigerant reclaimers subject to California Air Resources Board’s Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) is March 1st, 2016. Facilities whose largest refrigeration system is a Small system, those containing more than 50 lbs., but less than 200 lbs. are also required to register by March 1, 2016. Operators of Small facilities are encouraged to participate in the webinar to become familiar with the registration procedures and requirements. The ARB online Refrigerant Registration and Reporting tool, known as R3, can be accessed via: https://ssl.arb.ca.gov/rmp-r3/. ARB staff will hold a free on-line webinar on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 9:00 – 11:00 am Pacific Time to review the requirements of the regulation and the procedures for registering and filing the Annual Reports and paying the Annual Implementation Fees using the online R3 tool. This webinar will also highlight and demonstrate the recent updates of the R3 tool. This will be an online GoToWebinar presentation accessible from anywhere you have a computer and telephone line. The webinar will be recorded and posted to the program web page. The webinar will be repeated January 20, 2016 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time. To register for this webinar please go to the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/681549145501933057. After registering for the webinar an email will be sent to you with your login link and a login for the audio part of the webinar. The Refrigerant Management Program requires that all facilities with large and medium refrigeration systems, those with 200 pounds of refrigerant or more, submit their next Annual Report by March 1, 2016 for their 2015 calendar year refrigeration system leak inspections, leak repairs, and other system servicing. The payment of the Annual Implementation Fee is also due by March 1 for both the large and medium facilities. The Refrigerant Management Program also requires that small facilities whose largest refrigeration system contains more than 50 lbs. but less than 200 lbs. of refrigerant must register by March 1, 2016. Small facilities are not required to file an Annual Report or pay the Annual Implementation Fee. Refrigerant distributors, wholesalers, and reclaimers are also required to submit an Annual Report of their 2015 statewide aggregated annual refrigerant sales, transactions, and disposal by the March 1, 2016 due date. For more details on the requirements of the regulation, please visit the program web page at: www.arb.ca.gov/rmp. If you need more information or have additional questions, you can reach us via email at rmp@arb.ca.gov or call (916) 324-2517. Thank You ARB Refrigerant Management Program California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. 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