SB 454: Expending a little more energy to save it

While it seems logical that our regulatory agencies would enforce the laws on the books, a lot of cold air is still slipping through the ducts. SB 454 (Pavley) calls for the Energy Commission to enforce energy efficiency standards for appliances and requires recipients of energy efficiency rebates to certify that licensed contractors were used and any required permits were obtained. By doing this, SB 454 helps level the playing field for builders, contractors, and businesses that are complying with California's best-in-the-nation efficiency standards.