Dawson Company

Free 45-minute webinar Dec 12, 2024 10am-11am PST

S.C.A.Q.M.D. has amended Rule 1146.2, impacting all gas-fired appliances 75,000 btu-2,000,000 btu. Implementation begins in three phases starting January 1st 2026 phasing out, and prohibiting the sale, installation and operation of these appliances within S.C.A.Q.M.D jurisdiction. Mandatory “Zero Emission” replacement of existing equipment within the S.C.A.Q.M.D. jurisdiction begins January 1st 2028-2033.

The original Rule 1146.2 was an 8-page document. The amended document recently released by S.C.A.Q.M.D. is a 307-page document including their work group studies and summations. We’ve consolidated the new requirements into a 45-minute presentation, with 15-minutes questions afterwards.

Information Covered:

• US Department of Energy- Minimum national water heater efficiency changes 95%+ effective 10/2026

• S.C.A.Q.M.D. Amended Rule 1146.2

o Equipment impacted

o Specific targeted applianceso Zero-Emission compliance dates

o Alternative compliance options available to owners by application with SCAQMD.

o Low-Usage exemptions available to owners by application with SCAQMD.

o Extension filings available to owners by application with SCAQMD.

o New life-cycle allowance for existing gas-fired equipment in operation.

• S.C.A.Q.M.D. Proposed Amended Rules 1111 & 1121. Gas-fired appliances <75,000 btu

• Practical solutions to continue operating gas appliances within compliance of amended Rule 1146.2

o A Part II webinar will follow on strategies to operate gas appliances within compliance with minimal electrification assistance.

Presenter- Steve McCool Manager- Facilities Support Group, Dawson Company

Steve McCool entered the industry in 1985. He has over a decade of experience as a plumbing and mechanical contractor. He spent 15 years with a commercial boiler and water heater manufacturer; positions included Commercial Products Manager, So. California Sales Manager, Central Atlantic Sales Manager. Steve joined Dawson Company in 2012 to serve as a sales and technical support resource to end users of all varieties. He serves as an advisory, and technical resource to businesses, universities, colleges and school districts. He has served on product advisory councils with multiple commercial gas-fired boiler, and water heater manufacturers. Steve presents at both ASPE and ASHRAE events in Los Angeles, Orange Co. and San Diego on related subjects of gas-fired systems and hybrid gas-fired/heat pump water heating systems.