The Energy Show

Author: Barry Cinnamon

Every week Barry hosts The Energy Show, a 30 minute informative talk show that covers a broad variety of energy related topics spanning technology, economics, policy, and politics that are shaping the future of how we generate and consume electricity, along with practical money-saving tips on ways to reduce your home and business energy consumption.
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Replacing Your Air Conditioner MAY Be Illegal!
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026

That’s right, in many California cities you MUST replace a broken air conditioner condenser with a dual-purpose heat pump.These Reach Codes — also known as AC2HP Requirements — are currently in effect in Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, Mountain View and Alameda.Barry’s guest on this week’s Energy Show is nationally-known HVAC expert Nate Adams, “The House Whisperer.” Nate and Barry provide a no-BS breakdown of what’s changing, relative costs and savings, and how you can make the smartest decision when your AC is no longer cool.Episode Highlights:Why cities are forcing AC 2 Heat Pump upgradesThe REAL upgrade costs: it’s complicatedWhy heat pumps are now outselling traditional AC systemsHow a heat pump will make your home more comfortable, efficient and saferThe best ways to find a contractor that knows new AC2HP requirements