California standards for efficiency, energy costs since 1978 have saved more than $ 36 billion and is estimated to save $ 43 billion by 2013. Strict efficiency standards to prevent blackouts, reduce peak demand and avoid the need for new capacity.
So what does this have to do the rest of us? Environmental problems do not stop the state border. With the ever-increasing global energy and fuel costs, increased efficiency and energy savings for projects throughout the country roads to look at chapter 24 of the rules is helpful.