BILL ANALYSIS
AB 1809
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
AB 1809 (Smyth)
As Amended August 3, 2010
Majority vote
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|ASSEMBLY: |73-0 |(April 29, |SENATE: |34-0 |(August 12, |
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Original Committee Reference: B.,P. & C.P.
SUMMARY : Allows a client to request a home inspection to be
accompanied by a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) energy audit.
The Senate amendments delete the minimum requirements of a HERS
energy audit, and instead:
1)Require a HERS energy audit to comply with the specified
standards established by the California Energy Commission
(CEC) for HERS California home energy audits.
2)Make technical and clarifying amendments.
EXISTING LAW :
1)Allows an individual to request an energy efficiency
inspection as part of a home inspection.
2)Requires the CEC to establish specified standards related to a
statewide home energy rating program for residential
dwellings, known as the HERS program.
AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY , this bill allowed a client the option
to request an energy efficiency report or a HERS California home
energy audit, as specified, as part of a home inspection.
FISCAL EFFECT : Unknown. This bill is keyed non-fiscal.
COMMENTS : This bill was substantially amended in the Senate and
is consistent with Assembly actions.
Analysis Prepared by : Joanna Gin / B.,P. & C.P. / (916)
319-3301
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