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Support the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Update

August 26, 2016

codes and standards, energy efficiency, weekly updates

The Energy Efficiency Codes Coalition has mounted a national campaign to help support the latest update to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and is looking for help from local governments that vote in their International Code Council (ICC) chapters! (more…)

From Zero Energy Project: Energy Efficient Codes Make Financial Sense

August 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, buildings, codes and standards, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, publications, residential, weekly updates, zero net energy (ZNE)

The following description and links are an excerpt from the Zero Energy Project’s recent newsletter. For more on the Zero Energy Project, click here. “Average homeowners are the biggest beneficiaries of more energy efficient building codes, says Daniel Bressett of the Alliance to Save Energy. Homeowners consistently state their preference for energy efficiency features, a point…

Energy Code Ace Update: Free Training – Decoding 2016 Title 24, Part 6: Let’s Talk About What’s New – August 23

August 5, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, building energy efficiency standards, codes and standards, compliance, energy efficiency, events, Title 24, webinars, weekly updates

Gina Rodda of Gabel & Associates, LLC, along with her guest speaker Martyn Dodd of Energy Soft, want you to join the conversation regarding the new 2016 code requirements for Title 24, Part 6. (more…)

2013 Title 24, Part 6 Lighting Alterations Update: New energy code compliance option may reduce lighting controls requirements and project costs, effective immediately for all projects permitted before December 31, 2016

July 21, 2016

Sarina Soor

building controls & analytics, building energy efficiency standards, buildings, CEC, codes and standards, compliance, energy efficiency, lighting, Title 24, weekly updates

The California Energy Commission approved the use of an optional compliance pathway for use in non-residential lighting alterations that trigger Title 24, Part 6. This is in addition to the pre-existing two compliance pathways. This new option may (more…)

Free CalGreen Seminar Friday 7/22

July 21, 2016

Sarina Soor

buildings, codes and standards, energy efficiency, events, green building, southern california

This free four-hour course is designed for those interested in learning about the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). Cities across California are required to enforce the 2016 California Green Building Code on January 1, 2017. (more…)

Proposed CPUC Decision Provides Guidance on Energy Efficiency Rolling Portfolio Business Plan Filings

July 19, 2016

Sarina Soor

codes and standards, commercial, CPUC, EE programs, energy efficiency, financing, funding, Regional Energy Networks, retro-commissioning, rolling portfolio, strategic planning, weekly updates

ALJ Julie A. Fitch’s Proposed Decision regarding Providing Guidance for Initial Energy Efficiency Rolling Portfolio Business Plan Filings is now available. Click here to read the proposed decision in full. The decision outline is below. (more…)

Capture the Power of Saving Water: Title 20 Regulations for Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures (and Energy Code Ace Resources to Help Your Community Comply)

July 8, 2016

Sarina Soor

codes and standards, compliance, energy efficiency, Title 20, water energy nexus, weekly updates

Did you know that in California, plumbing fittings and plumbing fixtures are regulated by recently updated standards that are more stringent than federal standards? In 2015, California’s Title 20 established water efficiency standards requiring lavatory faucets and (more…)

Heat Pump Compliance Guidance from the CEC

July 1, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, CEC, codes and standards, compliance, energy efficiency, HVAC, residential, SEEC

At this year’s SEEC Forum, California Energy Commission (CEC) Advisor to Commissioner McAllister Patrick Saxton spoke to requirements for residential heat (more…)

From the CEC’s Blog: Water Efficiency Standards Going Into Effect July 1

June 30, 2016

Sarina Soor

buildings, CEC, codes and standards, residential, water energy nexus

With all the excitement around the new building energy efficiency standards becoming open for cities and counties to adopt by January 1, 2017, we can’t forget about new water efficiency standards! Read an excerpt from the California Energy Commission (CEC)’s blog, and get links for more information, below. (more…)

BayREN 6/22 Forum Recap: What’s New with the 2016 Energy Code

June 24, 2016

Sarina Soor

bay area, codes and standards, compliance, energy efficiency, events, Title 24, weekly updates

The Bay Area Regional Energy Network’s Codes and Standards Regional Forum was held this week, bringing together local government policymakers and sustainability staff, building department staff, city planners, and energy (more…)

CEC Workshop 7/15: Time Dependent Valuation (TDV) of Energy and Life Cycle Cost Methodology

June 15, 2016

Sarina Soor

building energy efficiency standards, CEC, codes and standards, compliance, energy efficiency, events, workshops, zero net energy (ZNE)

Commissioner Andrew McAllister, the California Energy Commission’s Lead Commissioner on Energy Efficiency, will conduct a workshop to present proposed revisions to the Time Dependent Valuation (TDV) of energy and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) (more…)

New 2016 Title 24 Reference Tool Released by Energy Code Ace

June 13, 2016

Sarina Soor

codes and standards, compliance, publications, toolkit

Energy Code Ace is pleased to announce the launch of the 2016 version of the Reference Ace. The tool is designed to help users navigate Title 24, Part 6 Standards documents – and prepare for the new Standards, which become effective January 1, 2017. Key word search (more…)

Webinar 6/28: 2016 Code Readiness: Lighting

June 9, 2016

Sarina Soor

building energy efficiency standards, buildings, codes and standards, events, lighting, residential, Title 24, webinars, weekly updates

The California Advanced Homes Program is hosting a webinar to help you prepare for the new 2016 Title 24 lighting requirements, set to take effect January 1, 2017. Panelist David Douglass-Jaimes, who (more…)

Energy Code Ace Resources Update

June 9, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, building energy efficiency standards, buildings, codes and standards, energy efficiency, publications, reach codes, SEEC, Title 24, toolkit, training, weekly updates

The 2016 Title 24 standards become effective 1/1/17. Are you ready? Energy Code Ace is here to help you prepare with free offerings focused on what’s new in 2016. Four new Fact Sheets offer “quick reference” summaries of key Title 24, Part 6 (more…)

CEC Blueprint Newsletter, May/June 2016

June 9, 2016

Sarina Soor

building energy efficiency standards, buildings, CEC, codes and standards, compliance, publications, Title 24, weekly updates

The CEC’s Blueprint Newsletter for May and June is out! The Newsletter covers everything from insulation requirements to new lighting compliance options, to water heater fuel switching replacements to solar reflective index use for roofing (more…)