To help home builders meet California's residential energy code requirements the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), with support from California public utilities, developed The Residential Lighting Design Guide, Best Practices and Lighting Design to Help Builders Comply with California's 2005 Title 24 Energy Code. This half-day class describes the research behind the code requirements, upcoming 2008 code changes with special emphasis on emerging energy efficient technologies.

The class will include:

-- an overview of common lighting terminology
-- background of the 2008 Title 24 residential lighting code with the focus on changes and additions to the code that will be effective 2009
-- information on PG&E's Residential New Construction rebates, and
-- introduction and demonstration of the latest energy efficient residential lighting technologies available.

Builders, contractors, designers, and inspectors are encouraged to attend.

Prerequisite: General knowledge of the Title 24 residential lighting code.

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