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Title 24 Part 6 Essentials—2016 Residential Standards for Energy Consultants: v-Class Pre-session Assignment i

Table of Contents Assignment Overview 3

Pre-session Questions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Structure of the Standards 5

Title 24 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Title 24, Part 6: The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings .......................... 7

What Good Does Title 24, Part 6 Do? ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Check Your Understanding Questions ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Key Roles in the Compliance Process 11

Mandatory Measures and Compliance Methods 12

Mandatory Measures ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Prescriptive Approach to Compliance ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Prescriptive Approach to Compliance ...................................................................................................................................... 13


What’s New: Overview of Major Changes in 2016 Standards 14

Fact Sheet: What’s New with 2016 Residential Code ......................................................................................................... 15

Fact Sheet: What’s Changed in 2016 Residential Code ..................................................................................................... 17


Building Orientation and CFA 22

Orientation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Conditioned Floor Area (CFA) ..................................................................................................................................................... 23


References 24

Titles in the California Code of Regulations .......................................................................................................................... 24

What Is Zero Net Energy? ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Documents that Detail and Support the Standards ........................................................................................................... 26

Useful Links, Phone Numbers, and Documents ................................................................................................................... 27

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Assignment Overview To help ensure that all participants in the Title 24 Part 6 Essentials – 2016 Residential Standards for Energy Consultants online workshop have a common understanding of their roles associated with 2013 Title 24 building energy compliance, we ask that you read the brief overview, which provides context for the Building Energy Efficiency Standards and summarizes the scope and measures the Standards address.

In addition, we ask that you answer two sets of questions that are in this document:

Pres-session questions (below)

Check Your Understanding questions (in each section in the body of this document)

Please have your answers on hand when you attend the virtual workshop. We will review your answers in class.

Pre-session Questions Please take the time to respond to the following questions and have your answers on hand when you attend the virtual workshop.

We will ask you these questions at the beginning of the class and use this information to ensure that the session addresses your needs and interests.

1. What are your “top three” questions regarding the key tasks associated with the 2016 Standards that you would cover in the class?

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2. What are your “top three” challenges or concerns regarding the key tasks associated with the 2016 Standards that you would cover in the class?

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3. Do you have any “best practices” or “tips” regarding the key tasks associated with the 2016 Standards that you would be willing to share with others during the class? (If so, please note them below.)


Structure of the Standards The California Code of Regulations (CCR) is the official compilation and publication of the state’s regulations. Properly adopted regulations that have been filed with the Secretary of State have the force of law.

The CCR is compiled into numbered “Titles.” For example, Title 3 addresses food and agriculture regulations, Title 4 addresses business regulations, and Title 24 is the Building Standards Code. (See “Full List of Titles in the California Code of Regulations” on p. 24 for a full list of the 28 Titles in the CCR as of October 2016.)

The provisions of California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24 include requirements for:

Structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems of buildings

Fire and life safety

Energy conservation and green design

Accessibility in and about buildings

Title 24 Although many people think of the California Energy Code when they hear “Title 24,” that is only one of 12 “Parts” of Title 24.

The Parts of Title 24: California Building Standards Code Title 24 Part Name

Part 1 California Building Standards Administrative Code

Part 2 Vol. 1 and 2 California Building Code (based on the 2009 International Building Code)

Part 2.5 California Residential Code (based on the 2009 International Residential Code)

Part 3 California Electrical Code (based on the 2008 National Electrical Code)

Part 4 California Mechanical Code (based on the 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code)

Part 5 California Plumbing Code (based on the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code)

Part 6 California Energy Code (also called the Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings)

Part 7 Formerly California Elevator Safety Construction Code; no longer published in Title 24; see Title 8: Industrial Relations of the CCR

Part 8 State Historical Building Code

Part 9 California Fire Code (based on the 2009 International Fire Code)

Part 10 California Existing Building Code (based the 2009 International Existing Building Code )

Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code (also called the CALGreen Code)

Part 12 California Reference Standards Code


Title 24: California Building Code as It Commonly Is Published in Hardcopy

Most of the “Parts” of Title 24 are adopted and go into effect at the same time. Historically, Title 24, Part 6 has been on a different adoption cycle. However, the Energy Commission has now become “in synch” with the rest of Title 24. The most recent Building Standards Code (Title 24) is known as the 2016 code; 2016 is the year those regulations were adopted; they go into effect January 1, 2017.


Title 24, Part 6: The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings Title 24, Part 6, contains the regulations that govern building energy efficiency standards for new construction as well as alterations and additions to existing residential and nonresidential building systems. It is organized into separate parts, each addressing a specific area of the regulations. Here is a brief summary of the contents within the subchapters.

Subchapters 1 – 2: All Occupancies General Provisions Mandatory Requirements for Systems, Equipment and Building Components

Subchapters 3 – 6: Nonres, High-Rise Res, and Hotel/Motel Occupancies Mandatory Requirements for Space-Conditioning and Service Water-Heating Mandatory Requirements for Lighting Performance and Prescriptive Compliance Additions, Alterations, and Repairs

Subchapters 7 – 9: Low-Rise Residential Mandatory Features and Devices Performance and Prescriptive Compliance Additions and Alterations

Appendix 1-A: Standards and Documents Referenced in the EE Standards List of Tables

The current Title 24, Part 6, (Building Energy Efficiency Standards) was adopted by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and approved by the CBC in 2013. Therefore, Part 6 is known as the 2013 Standards. The 2013 Standards were originally scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2014; in fact the CEC and CBC delayed the effective date to July 1, 2014, so the building industry and California Building Officials had more time to prepare. The 2016 Standards are scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2017, and no delay is anticipated.


Goals The Building Energy Efficiency Standards are developed by experts in each field addressed by the Standards who weigh the expense of energy efficiency measures against the energy savings they are expected to provide. Only measures that are considered cost-effective are incorporated into the Standards. The overall goals of the Title 24, Part 6 include:

Provide California with an adequate, reasonably priced, and environmentally sound supply of energy

Respond to Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and the West Coast Governors' Global Warming Initiative, which call for significant reduction in California’s greenhouse gas emissions

Address the goals of The California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan and 2007 Integrated Energy Policy Report, which adopt zero net energy goals for new construction in California (See “What Is Zero Net Energy?” on p. 25 for more information.)

Act on the California's Integrated Energy Policy Report, which found that Standards are the most cost-effective way to achieve energy efficiency

Each update of the Standards is designed to achieve greater energy savings than the previous version. According to the Initial Study / Proposed Negative Declaration for the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings,* the 2016 Standards will achieve the following savings on top of the savings from the 2013 Standards:

Electricity:

281 Gigawatt-hours annual savings

Natural Gas:

16 Million Therms natural gas annual savings

* CEC pub number 400-2015-012 (February 2015) ; you can download the full report here:

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-012/CEC-400-2015-012.pdf

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-012/CEC-400-2015-012.pdf


What Good Does Title 24, Part 6 Do? The benefits of increased energy efficiency are:

Efficiency = Lower Energy Costs Using less electricity and natural gas to meet energy needs often means lower utility bills for consumers.

Efficiency = Electricity Reliability and Demand Reducing demand typically is key to achieving consistent reliability of electricity delivery.

Efficiency = Comfort Energy efficient buildings (well-insulated, less drafty, less heat loss) usually are more comfortable. Properly sized air conditioners (with the right duct system) can improve comfort though steady source of cooling, and use less energy

Efficiency = Economics It generally is far more cost effective to invest in saving energy than in building more power plants. A rule of thumb: $1 spent on energy efficiency = $2 SAVED not building power plants or transmission lines

Efficiency = Impact on Environment

Standards for energy efficient buildings can help conserve natural habitats for people, plants, and animals.

Standards also can help reduce air pollution so we all breathe fresher air.

Projected reduction in carbon dioxide in the air from 2008 Standards: 473,282 tons per year (based on hourly emission rates for electricity use throughout the state)

Title 24 Part 6 is an integral part of the CPUC’s Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, which has a goal of all California new residential construction be zero net energy by 2020 (commercial by 2030).

Zero net energy = a building consumes no net energy in a typical year (See Zero Net Energy on p. 25 for more information.)

The energy demanded by the building = the amount provided onsite or nearby from renewable energy sources

For more information on the CPUC’s strategic plan for energy efficiency, see http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Energy+Efficiency/eesp/

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Energy+Efficiency/eesp/


Check Your Understanding Questions You can check your understanding of the key points in this section by answering the questions below.

1. Which of the following reflects goals that Title 24, Part 6, is designed to help achieve?

a. Significantly reduce in California's greenhouse gas emissions

b. Achieve “zero net energy” (ZNE) for all new commercial construction in California by 2030

c. Provide for cost-effective measures to achieve energy efficiency for additions and alterations to existing buildings as well as new construction

d. All of the above

2. Which subchapters of Title 24, Part 6, address regulations for low-rise residential buildings?

a. Subchapters 1-2

b. Subchapters 3-6

c. Subchapters 7-9


Key Roles in the Compliance Process There are nine phases in the compliance and enforcement process. Each phase has key compliance documentation (e.g., forms) associated with it. During the v-Class we will explore who uses what form and when a form is used.

Phase Description Design Designers and energy consultant work together to ensure code is met.

Permit Application

Responsible party submits plan set (compliance documentation, blue prints, specifications, and other relevant document) to enforcement agency (building department) for review and approval.

Plan Review Plans examiner reviews forms, checks design per code, alerts others as to what is expected.

Building Permit After any necessary corrections to ensure the plan set is complete, correct, and meets all relevant code, the enforcement agency issues the permit for the project.

Construction Builder and contractors refer to plans and compliance forms (part of the plan set).

Enforcement Agency Field Inspection

Building inspector conducts site visits at key points in the construction process to check the actual construction against the relevant compliance documentation. (For example, common inspection points for new construction include footing/foundation inspection, rough inspection, insulation inspection, and final inspection.)

Field Verification, Diagnostic Testing

HERS Rater visits on site, reviews the compliance documentation, and conducts necessary inspections and tests to confirm that the project meets all HERS measures included in the project. HERS Rater updates the project data in the HERS Registry.

The full set of compliance forms is available in the 2013 Residential Compliance Manual (RCM) — Appendix A: Compliance Forms Summary. (The full 2013 RCM is available for download at http://wwwenergycagov/title24/2013standards.)

http://wwwenergycagov/title24/2013standards


Mandatory Measures and Compliance Methods In general, the Title 24 Part 6 Standards define Mandatory Measures and two approaches to complying with the standards: the Prescriptive Approach and the Performance Approach.

Regardless of which approach is used to demonstrate compliance, compliance documentation (forms relevant supporting information) and must be:

Submitted to the building department to demonstrate the project meets the Standards and to obtain a permit

Kept on site at the project for review by the building inspector

Mandatory Measures Mandatory Measures are basic requirements that must be met — always. They may be exceeded ("better than") — anytime — and generally focus on:

HVAC distribution systems

Whole-house ventilation systems

Infiltration control

Lighting

Insulation levels

Minimum equipment efficiency

Requirements for Solar Ready Buildings

For example, Mandatory Measures specify that walls with 2 x 6 framing must have R-19 or higher insulation or a U-factor of 0.074 or lower.

If the Prescriptive Approach (Package A) is used for compliance, the maximum U-factor is either 0.051 (all climate zones except 6 and 7) or 0.065 (climate zones 6 and 7). This is significantly better insulated than the mandatory requirement of 0.074

If the Performance Approach is used, the builder may choose to use wall insulation with any R-value as long as the resulting U-factor is less than or equal to the 0.074, as specified in the Mandatory Measures.


Prescriptive Approach to Compliance The Prescriptive Approach is a relatively simple but inflexible approach for demonstrating compliance with the Standards for most types of buildings.

The Prescriptive approach requires that all components of a building meet minimum requirements for that component. These requirements vary by the climate zone and are summarized in “Package A” in the Standards.

Prescriptive Approach to Compliance The Performance Approach is a relatively complex but flexible method that uses approved software to calculate the energy budget for a building system and ensures that the proposed energy budget is equal to or better than the energy budget would be if the project used the Prescriptive approach.

This allows tradeoffs among measures and most end uses (if included in the building permit); for example, you can use some less-efficient components if they are offset by components that are more efficient than those specified in the Prescriptive approach.

The Approved Compliance Modeling Software for the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards can be found on the CEC website, http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/2016_computer_prog_list.html.


1. How would you define a Mandatory Measure in Title 24, Part 6?

2. Must applicable Mandatory Measures always be met or exceeded?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Depends on the Mandatory Measure

d. Depends on the Climate Zone

3. Which compliance method is considered the most flexible?

a. Mandatory Measures

b. Prescriptive Approach

c. Performance Approach

d. All methods are equally flexible

http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/2016_computer_prog_list.html


What’s New: Overview of Major Changes in 2016 Standards Key changes in the 2016 Residential Standards include:

New Thresholds for Mandatory Envelope Requirements

Prescriptive High Performance Attics (Options, A, B & C)

Prescriptive High Performance Walls

Mandatory Mechanical Requirements

Prescriptive HVAC Systems

Prescriptive DHW Systems

Mandatory High Efficacy Lighting

The Energy Code Ace fact sheets What’s New: 2016 Residential Code and What's Changed: 2016 Residential Code provide additional information. (Use the links above to download the most recent version of the fact sheets. The following pages are current as of October 2016.)

http://energycodeace.com/download/8866/file_path/fieldList/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Whats%20New%202016%20Residential

http://energycodeace.com/download/13793/file_path/fieldList/2016%20WhatsChanged-Res%20090816.pdf

http://energycodeace.com/download/13793/file_path/fieldList/2016%20WhatsChanged-Res%20090816.pdf


Overview The 2016 update to the Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Standards) requires new and altered homes to become more efficient in several ways to create energy and environmental savings for Californians. See Figure 1 below for building systems that include updates under the new 2016 Energy Standards.The 2016 Energy Standards have been adopted, and once approved, will be implemented for projects permitted on or after January 1, 2017. For more detailed information, see the related California Energy Commission (Energy Commission) FAQ sheet.

Figure 1: Title 24, Part 6 2016 Update Infographic by Energy Commission

Statewide SavingsThe incremental changes to California’s energy code mean big savings across the state for ratepayers. Per the Energy Commission, new residential requirements for the 2016 code cycle mean real savings for homeowners—around $7,400 over a 30 year mortgage. A single family home that meets the 2016 standards could see 28% more energy savings in regulated loads than those built under the 2013 Energy Standards. See the Adoption Hearing Presentation for more 2016 Energy Standards energy impacts.

California’s Energy GoalsCalifornia’s Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan describes energy efficiency as the “least cost, most reliable, and most environmentally sensitive resource, and minimizes our contribution to climate change.”The Strategic Plan goes on to outline four “Big Bold Strategies” to guide the market transformation necessary to meet the State’s energy goals. A short description of the “Big Bold Strategies” and overview of the Strategic Plan is included in a summary Fact Sheet. Energy codes and standards is one of six themes identified in the Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan to achieve the Big Bold Strategy related to residential construction. The Strategic Plan describes the role of codes and standards as:“Adopt aggressive and progressive minimum energy codes and standards for buildings and plug loads, effective code compliance and enforcement, and parallel, tiered voluntary energy efficiency standards that pull the market along and set a higher bar for subsequent standards.”

The updates made to the Energy Standards described in this fact sheet are meant to take action on the codes and standards theme outlined in the Strategic Plan.

Envelope HighlightsMandatory Requirements §150.0There are several new thresholds for mandatory envelope requirements including: • Ceiling/Roof insulation maximum = 0.043 U-factor (R-

22 wood framing)• Non-framed (mass) wall maximum = 0.102 U-factor

– Equivalency to R-13 wood framing• Maximum fenestration U-factor = 0.58

(same as 2013)– New exception allows for 30 sqft for dualglazed greenhouse windows

• Doors (including pet doors) must meet maximum 0.3cfm/ft² air leakage

Prescriptive High Performance Walls §150.1In Climate Zones 1-5 & 8-16, above grade framed wall assemblies must not exceed a maximum U-factor of 0.051:• 2x6 @ 16” OC framing—R19 cavity + R5 continuous• 2x4 @ 16” OC framing—R15 cavity + R8 continuousIn Climate Zones 6 & 7, the maximum U-Factor is 0.065Prescriptive High Performance Attics §150.1There are three options that may be used to comply:• Option A: Ducts and air handler may be located

in the attic– Install attic radiant barrier (Zones 2-15)– Install R-38 insulation at ceiling (R-30 in zones 3 & 5-7)– Install continuous roof deck insulation (Zones 4 & 8-16)

• R-6 with air space above insulation/ R-8with no space

• Option B: Ducts and air handler may be locatedin the attic– Install attic radiant barrier (Zones 2,3 & 5-7)– Install R-38 insulation at ceiling (R-30 in Zones 3 & 5-7)– Install below roof deck insulation (at rafter)

(Zones 4 & 8-16)• R-13 with air space above insulation/ R-18

with no space• Option C: Ducts and air handler must be located in

conditioned space– Install attic radiant barrier (Zones 2-15)– Install R-38 insulation at ceiling (R-30 in Zones 3 & 5-7)

Prescriptive Additions §150.2There are several options that allow for extensions of existing wood-framed walls to retain the same dimensions. • Install R-15 in 2x4 framing• Install R-19 in a 2x6 framing

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Mechanical HighlightsUpdates were made to both mandatory and prescriptive HVAC requirements under the 2016 Standards:Mandatory Requirements §150.0(m)• All ducts in conditioned spaces must include R-4.2 insulation.• Duct leakage requirement has been reduced to 5% maximum for

single family homes.Prescriptive Requirements §150.1• High performance attics with ducts in attic (options A and B)

– R-8 duct insulation in Zones 1-2, 4, 8-16– R-6 duct insulation in Zones 3, and 5-7

• High performance attics with ducts in conditioned space (option C)– R-6 in all zones

• Whole house fans must supply 1.5 cfm/sf (reduced from 2 cfm/sf).Attic vent area also reduced to 1 sf/ 750 cfm of airflow.

Domestic Hot Water HighlightsIncreased Prescriptive Efficiency for Water Heaters (3 options) §150.1(c)81. Tankless (gas or propane): minimum energy factor of 0.822. Tank ≤ 55 gal (gas or propane): minimum energy factor of 0.60.

Additional HERS verification: HERS verified Quality InsulationInstallation (QII) and either HERS verified compact hot waterdistribution system or HERS verified DHW pipe insulation required.

3. Tank > 55 gal (gas or propane): minimum energy factor of 0.76.Additional HERS verification: HERS verified compact hot waterdistribution system or HERS verified DHW pipe insulation required.

Mandatory Isolation Valves §110.3(c)7• Instantaneous water heaters with an input rating of 6.8kBTU/hr (2 kW)

or greater need an isolation valve on cold water supply and hot water leaving water heater.

• Each valve needs a hose bibb or other fitting allowing for flushing thewater heater when the valves are closed.

Mandatory Water Heater Pipe Insulation §150.2(b)1G• For water heater replacements, install piping insulation per mandatory

requirements. Insulation for existing accessible piping must meet the requirements of Sections 150.0(j)2Ai, iii and iv.

Onsite Renewable Systems HighlightsThe compliance credit for installing PV systems is only available if the

project meets the following conditions: • The Performance Approach is used• The project is in Climate Zones 1-5, 8-16• The system is ≥ 2 kWdc* for Single Family• The system is ≥ 1 kWdc* for Multifamily• The amount of credit will depend upon the Climate Zone and the

Conditioned Floor Area of the dwelling.Note: Taking the PV system credit does not require HERS verification unless getting a rebate from the New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP).

Lighting HighlightsMandatory High Efficacy Lighting §150.0(k)High efficacy lighting is essential to reducing energy load in homes and dwelling units, and the 2016 Standards makes it mandatory that all residential lighting be high efficacy. The Standards do not allow trade-offs between lighting and other features when using the Performance Method.

These mandatory requirements apply to permanently installed light fixtures, including screw-based which must contain JA8 compliant lamps. Table 150.0-A summarized below, lists light source technologies qualified as high efficacy.

Table 150.0-A: High Efficacy Light SourcesPin-based linear or compact fluorescent lamps light sources using electronic ballastsPulse-start metal halide lampsHigh pressure sodium lampsGU-24 sockets containing light sources other than LEDsInseparable SSL luminaires that are installed outdoorsInseparable SSL luminaires containing colored light sources that are installed to provide decorative lighting

Light sources not listed in Table 150.0-A above may be certified to the Energy Commission as high efficacy in accordance with Joint Appendix 8 (JA8).JA8 compliant light sources must be marked as “JA8-2016” or “JA8-2016-E.” “JA8-2016-E” designates light sources that have passed the Elevated Temperature Life Test and are deemed appropriate for use in enclosed luminaires.JA8 compliant light sources shown in the table below must be controlled by vacancy sensors or dimmers (exceptions for closets <70 SF and hallways, §150.0(k)2K).

Table 150.0-A & JA8: High Efficacy Light SourcesLight sources in ceiling recessed downlight luminairesLED luminaires with integral sourcesPin-based LED lamps (MR-16, AR-111, etc.)GU-24 based LED light source

Screw Based Luminaires §150.0(k)G• Screw based luminaires must contain JA8 compliant light sources.• Recessed downlight luminaires in ceilings must not contain screw-

based sockets.• Incandescent sources are prohibited from having a GU-24 base (per

Title 20 Section 1605.3(k).Blank Electrical Boxes §150.0(k)B• The number of blank electrical boxes more than 5 feet above the

finished floor shall not be greater than the number of bedrooms. • Additionally, these electrical boxes must be served by a dimmer,

vacancy sensor, or fan speed control. Bathrooms, Garages, Laundry Rooms, and Utility Rooms §150.0(k)2J• At least one fixture must be controlled by a vacancy sensor.Under Cabinet Lighting §150.0(k)2L• Any under cabinet lighting (including kitchen) must be switched

separately from other lighting systems.Outdoor Lighting §150.0(k)3• Must be high efficacy like indoor lighting.• Must include manual on/off switch and one of the following:

– Photocontrol and motion sensor– Photocontrol and automatic time switch control– Astronomical time switch control– Energy Management Control System

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Measure T-24 Section NotesSystems & Equipment

§110.0 has added new languag§regarding conformance to Title 20

110.0(b) New language regarding certification of manufactured systems, equipment, appliances and building components that need to meet Title 20 requirements (regulated appliances), or certification requirements per Title 24, Part 6 (not a regulated appliance under Title 20). Certification to the Energy Commission is the responsibility of the manufacturer.

Heating Equipment Efficiency 110.2(a) Table 110.2-B: Heating mode water and groundwater source heat pumps COP minimum values (1/1/2017).Table 110.2-E: SPVHP and PTHP COP minimum values (1/1/2017).Table 110.2-J: Oil-fired unit heater minimum efficiency increased to 81% EC (1/1/2017).Table 110.2-K: Boiler minimum efficiencies to change 3/2/2020.

Cooling Equipment Efficiency 110.2(a) Table 110.2-A: Air conditioners: air cooled and water cooled IEER minimum values (1/1/2016).Table 110.2-B: Air and water cooled heat pumps IEER and EER minimum values (1/1/2016).Table 110.2-D: Air and water cooled chillers Path A and B minimum efficiencies (1/1/2017).Table 110.2-E: Cooling mode PTAC , PTHP and SPVAC EER minimum values (1/1/2017).Table 110.2-G: Evaporative cooling towers added.

Space Conditioning Equipment 110.2(b-f) No ChangeService Water Heating Systems & Equipment Installation

110.3(a)(b) No Change. NOTE: Temperature control listed in ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Applications Guide volume 2011 is Table 3 (as is stated within Standards); in volume 2015 it can be found in Chapter 50, Table 19.

110.3(c)7 Isolation valves. Instantaneous water heaters with an input rating greater than 6.8 kBTU/hr (2 kW) shall have isolation valves on both the cold water supply and the hot water pipe leaving the water heater, and hose bibbs or other fittings on each valve for flushing the water heater when the valves are closed.

Pool & Spas 110.4(a)(b) No ChangePilot Lights 110.5(a-d) No ChangeResidential HVAC & Water Heating No Change

Liquid line filter dryers required per manufacturers’ instructions for AC and heat pump systems.150.0(e) Fireplaces150.0(h) 3B Equipment150.0(i) Thermostats150.0(j) Water system insulation

Allows for EMCS instead of setback thermostat when required per §110.2(c).Since federal standards have increased minimum efficiency on tank water heaters, an R-12 external blanket is no longer required since they are provided via internal tank insulation by manufacturer (to meet minimum federal efficiency). Minor changes in language regarding below grade piping, cooling system piping, and insulation protection.

Minimum duct insulation, no matter where it is located, such as inside the conditioned space, must be insulated with a minimum of R-4.2.

11. Duct testing: Total leakage shall not exceed 5% for single family homes and townhouses. All others: No Change

150.0(m)1 Air distribution150.0(m)2-12150.0(m)13 Duct and air grille sizing

Slight change in language specifically to single zone central forced air system for the airflow fan watt draw minimum requirements.

Zonally controlled central forced air systems shall be capable of simultaneously delivering, in every zonal control mode, airflow from the dwelling, through the air handler fan and delivered to the dwelling ≥ 350 CFM per ton of nominal cooling capacity, and operating at an air-handling unit fan efficacy of ≤ 0.58 W/CFM as confirmed by field verification and diagnostic testing in accordance with the applicable procedures specified in Reference Residential Appendix RA3.3 Some new exceptions apply for small duct high velocity systems and multispeed/variable speed compressor systems.

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Measure T-24 Section NotesSpace Heating & Space Cooling 150.1(c)7A Refrigerant

chargeSlight changes to language regarding code requirements to refrigerant charge and cleaning up language in which there may have been differences between code and Residential Reference Appendixes. Charge Indicator Display (CID) was changed to Fault Indicator Display (FID).

Domestic Hot Water 150.1(c)8 DHW

See RA3.5 for the requirements for Quality Insulation Installation (QII) as verified by a HERS rater

150.1(c)8A Single dwelling unit (DU) system requirements

For recirculation distribution systems serving individual dwelling units, only Demand Recirculation Systems with manual control pumps as specified in the Reference Appendix RA4.4 shall used.When systems service a single dwelling unit, it must meet one of the following three choices for installation:

i. A single gas or propane instantaneous water heater with an input of 200,000 BTUH or less and no storage tank, and meets the requirements of Sections 110.1 and 110.3 shall be installed.

ii. A single gas or propane storage type water heater with an input of 105,000 BTUH or less, rated volume less than or equal to 55 gallons and meets the requirements of Sections 110.1 and 110.3. The dwelling unit shall meet all of the requirements for

HERS verified QII as specified in the RA3.5, and in addition, one of the following shall be installed: a. A compact hot water distribution system that is HERS verified as specified in the RA4.4.16 OR b. All domestic hot water piping shall be insulated and HERS verified as specified in the RA4.4.1; RA4.4.3; RA4.4.14.

iii. A single gas or propane storage type water heater with an input of 105,000 BTUK or less, rated volume of more than 55 gallons, and meets the requirements of §110.1 and 110.3, and in addition one of the following shall be installed:

a. A compact hot water distribution system that is HERS verified as specified in the RA4.4.16 OR b. All domestic hot water piping shall be insulated and HERS verified as specified in the RA4.4.1; RA4.4.3; RA4.4.14.

150.1(c)8B Multi

Electric Resistance removed

No ChangeElectric resistance DHW system is no longer a prescriptive system type allowed. (Previously, an electric resistance system was allowed in cases where natural gas was not available and a solar hot water system with SSF ≥ 50% was used. This exception was REMOVED).

Space Conditioning Distribution Systems

See envelope prescriptive requirements in §150.1(c)1 for further guidance on attic requirements

150.1(c)9 New requirements. Distribution system must meet one of the following options:A. High performance attics. Air handlers or ducts are allowed to be in ventilated attic spaces when the roof and ceiling insulation

levels meet Option A or B in TABLE 150.1-A (high performance attics per the envelope requirements). Duct insulation levels shall meet the requirements in TABLE 150.1-A.

B. Duct and air handlers located in conditioned space. Duct systems and air handlers of HVAC systems shall be located in conditioned space and be verified by a HERS rater per RA3.1.4.3.8. Duct insulation levels shall meet the requirements in TABLE 150.1-A.

NOTE: Gas heating appliances installed in conditioned spaces must meet the combustion air requirements of the California Mechanical Code Chapter 7, as applicable.

Central Fan Integrated Ventilation 150.1(c)10 New requirements that this type of system be certified as an intermittent system per RA3.7.4.2.

Ventilation Cooling 150.1(c)12 Requirements have changed from a total air flow CFM from 2 CFM/square feet to 1.5 CFM/ft2 and have at least one ft2 of attic vent free area for each 750 CFM (was 375 CFM) OR as per manufacturer’s specifications.

HVAC System Bypass Ducts 150.1(c)13 No Change

Additions & Alterations Removed prescriptive insulation requirement for ducts located inside of indirectly conditioned space.150.2(b)1C New HVAC systems150.2(b)1D Altered Ducts If in unconditioned location, Table .2-A prescriptive duct insulation applies.

150.2(d)1E Duct Sealing Altered ducts >40 linear feet, regardless of location, must meet HERS testing per RA3.1.

150.2(b)1F Cooling Revised language to match 150.1 and exception #3 added regarding return grill/duct sizing for complete replacement duct systems.150.2(b)1G: DHW When new piping is installed, all accessible existing piping must be insulated per §150.0(j)2. When changing out a water heater on an

existing home, existing utility source can be used as long as natural gas has not been brought to the home. If a recirculation pump is added it must use a “manual pump” control. One additional water heater can be added to an existing home as long as it is a gas tankless unit. Other unit types trigger a performance run. Water heaters added in additions must meet the requirements of “new construction”, except if no natural gas is connected to building then an electric resistance can be used if < 60 gallons. If recirculation system installed, it must use manual control as specified in RA4.4.

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ENVELOPE: Mandatory Requirements Color background indicates code language: g NO CHANGE g REVISED g NEW FOR 2016

Measure T-24 Section NotesFenestration & Exterior Doors 110.6(a)1 Air Leakage

150.0(q)1 U-factor Exemption

Pet doors must meet 0.3 cfm/ft² when tested according to ASTM E283 at 75 pascals (or 1.57 pounds/ft²). AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-2011 specification is equivalent to ASTM E283 at a pressure differential of 75 pascals (or 1.57 pounds/ft²) satisfies the air leakage certification requirements of this section.Up to 30 ft2 of dual glazed greenhouse or garden windows is exempt from the max. U-factor requirement.

Solar Ready 110.10(a-b) 110.10(c-e)110.10(b)1. A-B Single and Multifamily

January 1, 2014 is no longer a trigger date for solar ready, all subdivision maps potentially trigger solar ready requirements.No ChangeExceptions for Single-family and Multifamily buildings in regards to Solar Ready have been revised in regards to the ability to trade solar ready for other various options. New options such as option i: Demand Response Thermostat AND ENERGY STAR® dishwasher AND either ENERGY STAR® refrigerator or a electronically commutated whole house fan have been added.

Opaque SurfacesSee prescriptive requirements §150.1(c)1 for high performance attic requirements that explain reduction of U-factor

requirements

150.0(a) Ceiling and Rafter Roof Insulation

New construction weighted U-factor changed to 0.043 based on wood framing with insulation having R-22 (down from U-factor = 0.031/R-value = R-30) or better.

Vented attics must have insulation installed at ceiling. Unvented attics can have insulation installed at either ceiling or roof.

Insulation shall be in direct contact with continuous roof or ceiling, which can be installed above or below roof desk, or at drywall ceiling.150.0(b) Loose-fill150.0(c) Above Grade Walls

No Change2x4 framed walls (wood or metal) to meet U-factor = 0.102 (equivalent R-13 of wood framed assembly) OR,2x6 framed walls (wood or metal) to meet U-factor = 0.074 (equivalent R-19 of wood framed assembly) OR,Anything else, such as non framed walls, to meet, such as non-framed walls, U-factor = 0.102.Slight language changes U-factor = 0.037 (R-19 wood framed floor) remains the same (does not apply to raised concrete floors).150.0(d) Raised Floors

150.0(f) Slab Edge150.0(g) Vapor Retarder

Language from §150.0(l) moved to here with no change. Slight changes on how requirements are stated, but no change otherwise.

Additions & AlterationsPerformance approach now clarifies that 2 or more components of the same type may be used for trade-offs

Extensions to existing walls allowed to match existing depth (2x4 = R-15/2x6 = R19).150.2(a)1 Additions < 1,000 ft2: A. Walls

150.2(b)1 Hi Cool Roof Exception “g” has been revised in which in CZ 10-15 need only have R-2 or greater (not R-4) above roof deck.

ENVELOPE: Prescriptive Requirements Measure T-24 Section Notes

Basic & Performance 150.1(a)(b) No Change

EnvelopeInsulation placement AND minimum U-factor for both roof and walls has changed dramatically

150.1(c)1 Insulation A. Roof: Vented Attic Options B. Walls

C. Floors D. Slabs150.1(c) 2 Radiant Barrier150.1(c) 3 and 4 Fenestration150.1(c) 11 Roofing Products

A. Per Table 150.1-A: Insulation installed ABOVE the roof deck in addition to above the ceiling.B. Per Table 150.1-A: Insulation installed UNDER the roof deck in addition to above the ceiling.C. Per Table 150.1-A: Insulation at ceiling AND ducts and air handler to be in conditioned space.Per Table 150.1-A. U-factors have changed (U = 0.051 except CZ 6 and 7) to reflect a thicker wall. EXAMPLE: 2 x 6 wood framed 24“ OC with R-21 and additional R-4 insulation outside framing. This does NOT include mass walls.No ChangeMinimal change to code language.See Table 150.1-A for revised radiant barrier requirements based on attic type and CZ.No Change

No Change



LIGHTING: Mandatory Requirements Color background indicates code language: g NO CHANGE g REVISED g NEW FOR 2016

Measure T-24 Section NotesLighting Control Devices, Systems, Ballast Luminaires

All Occupant Sensing Control types shall be programmed to turn OFF all or part of the lighting no longer than 20 minutes (formerly 30 minutes) after the space is vacated, except as specified by §130.1(c)8.

Residential spaces in mixed use buildings have new requirements

110.9(b)4.F

110.9(e) JA8 High Efficacy Residential only: To qualify as JA8 high efficacy light source for compliance with the residential lighting Standards in §150.0(k), a residential light source shall be certified to the Energy Commission according to JA8.

Indoor Lighting 150.0(k)1

Most of the sections within §150.1(k) have been restructured containing new information

All residential lighting must be high efficacy. JA8 has increased prominence in the 2016 code, and must be reviewed carefully in terms of what can be considered a “high efficacy” luminaire

Kitchen lighting no longer has different requirements than the rest of the home

A. Luminaire EfficacyB. Blank Electrical

BoxesC. Recessed Downlights

Fixtures

All luminaires that are installed shall be high efficacy per Table 150.0-A.The number of electrical boxes that are more than 5 feet above the finished floor, and do not contain a luminaire or other device, shall be no greater than the number of bedrooms. These electrical boxes must be served by a dimmer, vacancy sensor control, or fan speed control. Must meet ALL of the following:

i. Be listed per 100.1 for zero clearance insulation contact (IC).ii. Have a label certifying it is air tight (AT). Exhaust fan housings are exempt.iii. Be sealed with gasket or caulk.iv. Hardwired luminaries provide the ability to be readily accessible from the below the ceiling for maintenance.v. Shall NOT contain screw based sockets. vi. Shall contain light sources that comply with JA8 requirements and be marked “JA8-2016-E”.

D. through F.G. Screw-Based

150.0(k)2 ControlsA. Dimmers/LEDB. through I.J. Vacancy SensorK. Vacancy or Dimmer

L. Under Cabinet

No ChangeScrew based luminaires can be considered high efficacy in this version of the standards, provided they meet the following compliance criteria:

i. Recessed can lights (see §150.1(k)1.C above).ii. Lamps that comply with the requirements in JA8 ANDiii. Contain light sources marked as “JA8-2016” or “JA8-2016-E” as allowed per JA8 (HID’s exempt).

All forward phase cut dimmers used with LED light sources shall comply with NEMA SSL 7A.No ChangeRequired for at least one luminaire in each bathroom, garage, laundry room, and utility room.Dimmers, or vacancy sensor where required or desired, shall serve light sources compliant with JA8. Exceptions: closets < 70 square feet and hallways.Shall be switched separately from other lighting systems.

Outdoor LightingSee Tables 6-3 through 6-5 in Chapter 6 of the 2016 Residential Compliance Manual for added clarity.

150.0(k)3Luminaire Efficacy

A. Single Family: Permanently mounted to a building on the property

All luminaires that are installed shall be high efficacy per Table 150.0-A.Shall meet i in addition to either ii or iii must be provided:

i. On/Off switch that does NOT override to ON for the following controls ANDii. Photocell AND motion sensor (override only allowed if automatically resets within six hours) ORiii. Photocontrol and automatic time switch (override only allowed if automatically resets within six hours) OR Astronomical time clock

(override only allowed if automatically resets within six hours) OR EMCS that provides the functionality of a astronomical time clock AND meets installation criteria of §130.4 AND does not allow the luminaire to always be on, AND is programmed to turn the outdoor lights off during the day.

B. through D.150.0(k)4-5150.0(k)6 Low-Rise

No ChangeNo ChangeCommon areas that are ≤ 20% of total conditioned sf, lighting to be high efficacy AND controlled by motion sensor.

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1. For new residential construction, must there be HERS verification of indoor air quality fans?

a. Yes, always

b. Sometimes, depending on climate zone

c. No

2. For what types of residential buildings is “solar ready” a mandatory requirement?

3. What are the California minimums for single package air conditioners <65 kBtuh manufactured after 16April 2015?

SEER = __________

EER = __________


Building Orientation and CFA Building orientation and conditioned floor area (CFA) are key to requirements specific to the amount of fenestration (e.g., windows and skylights) for residential new construction and additions.

Orientation Building orientation refers to how the building is situated on the lot according to the plans.

Building orientation must be verified during plan check.

Performance Approach — Use actual building orientation.

Prescriptive Approach — Use definitions of east-, north-, west-, and south-facing.

In general, any orientation within 45° of truenorth, east, south or west will be assigned to thatorientation. The orientation can be determinedfrom an accurate site plan.

The illustration indicates how surface orientationsare determined and what to do if the surface isoriented exactly at 45° of a cardinal orientation.

For example, a west-facing surface cannot faceexactly southwest, but it can face exactlynorthwest. If the surface were facing exactlysouthwest, it would be considered south-facing.

Refer to Standards §100.1: Definitions and Rules of Construction “ORIENTATION” for more information.


Conditioned Floor Area (CFA) CFA is calculated from the plan dimensions of the building, including the floor area of all conditioned and indirectly conditioned space on all floors.

CFA is calculated from the outside of walls.

The floor area of an interior stairway is determined as the CFA beneath the stairs and the tread area of thestairs themselves. (That is, that stairwells count on each floor.)

It includes lofts and mezzanines.

It does NOT include:

Covered walkways

Open roofed-over areas

Porches

Pipe trenches

Exterior terraces or steps

Chimneys

Roof overhangs

Parking garages

Unheated basements

Closets for central gas forced air furnaces (unless shown to be indirectly conditioned)

Refer to Standards §100.1-Definitions and Rules of Construction and Residential Compliance Manual §1-8 for more information.

Check Your Understanding Questions You can check your understanding of key points in this section by answering the questions below.

1. Which of the following statements is false?

a. Building orientation must be verified during plan check.

b. When using the Prescriptive Approach, use definitions of east-, north-, west-, and south-facing.

c. When using the Performance Approach, use the actual building orientation.

d. Building orientation cannot be determined from a site plan.

2. List three parts of a residence that are NOT included in calculating conditioned floor area:


References Titles in the California Code of Regulations The following are the Titles composing the CCR as of October 2016. (See http://www.oal.ca.gov/ccr.htm for more information.)

Title 1. General Provisions Title 16. Professional and Vocational Regulations

Title 2. Administration Title 17. Public Health

Title 3. Food and Agriculture Title 18. Public Revenues

Title 4. Business Regulations Title 19. Public Safety

Title 5. Education Title 20. Public Utilities and Energy

Title 7. Harbors and Navigation Title 21. Public Works

Title 8. Industrial Relations Title 22. Social Security

Title 9. Rehabilitative and Developmental Services Title 23. Waters

Title 10. Investment Title 24. Building Standards Code

Title 11. Law Title 25. Housing and Community Development

Title 12. Military and Veterans Affairs Title 26. Toxics

Title 13. Motor Vehicles Title 27. Environmental Protection

Title 14. Natural Resources Title 28. Managed Health Care

Title 15. Crime Prevention and Corrections

http://www.oal.ca.gov/ccr.htm


What Is Zero Net Energy? One key aspect of the California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan is to achieve “zero net energy” for new construction in California:

All new residential construction in California will be zero net energy by 2020

All new commercial construction in California will be zero net energy by 2030

Zero net energy (ZNE) is a general term applied to a building with a new energy consumption of zero over a typical year. To cope with fluctuations in demand, zero energy buildings are typically envisioned as connected to the grid, exporting electricity to the grid when there is a surplus, and drawing electricity when not enough electricity is being produced.

Zero Net Energy

The amount of energy provided by on-site renewable energy sources is equal to the amount of energy used by the building.

A ZNE building may also consider embodied energy — the quantity of energy required to manufacture and supply to the point of use, the materials utilized for its building.*

* Several green building standards take embodied energy into account. See, for instance, US Green Building Council Leadership in Environmental and Environmental Design (LEED) (http://www.usgbc.org) or UK Code for Sustainable Homes (http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314116927.html)

Source: California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, January 2011, p. 13. (You can download the Strategic Plan at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Energy+Efficiency/eesp/.)

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Energy+Efficiency/eesp/

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Documents that Detail and Support the Standards The table below notes the primary documents that define and support Title 24, Part 6. (There also are documents that note the calculations and user interface specifications used in the compliance software used to demonstrate compliance using the Performance Approach.)

Title Commonly Referred to As Description Download 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings

The Standards (Title 24, Part 6) The actual regulations (have the force of law)

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-037/CEC-400-2015-037-CMF.pdf

2016 Reference Appendices of the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings

Reference Appendices Joint Appendices (JA)

Residential Appendices (RA) Nonresidential Appendices

(NA)

Supporting documentation that provides definitions, calculations, and detailed descriptions of methods called for in the Standards


2016 Compliance Manuals for the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

Compliance Manuals Residential Compliance

Manual (RCM) Nonresidential Compliance

Manual (NRCM)

Manuals that serve as a reference and an instructional guide for the Standards — providing explanations, examples, and frequently asked questions and answers that illustrate how the Standards apply to various situations. These manuals can be helpful for anyone that is directly or indirectly involved in the design and construction of energy efficient buildings.

Residential: http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/ residential_manual.html Nonresidential: http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/ nonresidential_manual.html

NOTE: Be sure to sign up on the CEC website Blueprint list server for email notification of changes to the Standards: http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/blueprint/





http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/residential_manual.html

http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/residential_manual.html

http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/nonresidential_manual.html

http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/nonresidential_manual.html

http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/blueprint/


Useful Links, Phone Numbers, and Documents Visit the Energy Code Ace website for the most recent version of the Useful Links, Phone Numbers, and Documents (http://energycodeace.com/content/resources-useful-links/).

The following pages has the current copy of this resource as of October 2016.

http://energycodeace.com/content/resources-useful-links/


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DOCUMENT DATE 2016.03-30

Primary Documents Reference Ace for 2016 Title 24, Part 6 Standards

2016 Title 24, Part 6 Standards and Compliance Manuals — online and downloadable — with key word search, pop-up definitions, and hyperlinks to related sections.

energycodeace.com/content/reference-ace/

2016 Title 24, Part 6 Standards The 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-037/CEC-400-2015-037-CMF.pdf

2016 Residential Compliance Manual Explanations of the Residential requirements, examples on how to comply, and copies of the compliance and verification forms

energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/residential_manual.html

2016 Nonresidential Compliance Manual Explanations of the Nonresidential requirements, examples on how to comply, and copies of the compliance and verification forms

energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/nonresidential_manual.html

2016 Title 24, Part 6 Reference Appendices Detailed descriptions and tables that define the code requirements, plus detailed descriptions on verification of compliance procedures

energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-038/CEC-400-2015-038-CMF.pdf

California Energy Commission (CEC) Information & Services Energy Standards Hotline The CEC’s telephone hotline specifically designed to support implementation

of Title 24, Part 6 and Title 20 (California Appliance Standards) 1-800-772-3300 (toll free)

Title 24, Part 6 Sub-site The CEC’s main web portal for Title 24, Part 6, including links to the Standards documents, including errata, alternative calculation method manuals, and historical information

energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/index.html

2016 Approved Computer Compliance Programs

Compliance Software approved by CEC for 2016 Standards energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/2016_computer_prog_list.html

List Server for Building Energy Efficiency Standards

Option to subscribe to different emailing lists related to energy efficiency. Includes information, notices, and other communications, and updates the CEC's efficiency-related rulemaking proceedings delivered to your inbox.

energy.ca.gov/efficiency/listservers.html

Blueprint Newsletter FAQs, interpretations of the Standards, and updates on code changes in the Building Energy Efficiency Standards Newsletter

Browse online: energy.ca.gov/efficiency/blueprint/index.html Subscribe at the List Server: energy.ca.gov/efficiency/listservers.html


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California Energy Commission (CEC) Information & Services — continued Summary of changes in 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Measures

High-level summary of “What’s New” with the 2016 code energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/documents/whatsnew_2016residential.pdf

Summary of changes in 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Measures

Articles summarizing “What’s New” with the 2016 code — in Blueprint newsletter (TBD)

energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-023/CEC-400-2015-023.pdf

Educational Resources The CEC’s list of Title 24, Part 6 training energy.ca.gov/efficiency/educational_resources.html

California building climate zones Climate zones on Google Earth, by city, and by zip code as well as climate zone weather data

energy.ca.gov/maps/renewable/building_climate_zones.html

California Appliance Efficiency Regulations Links to the CEC Appliance Efficiency Program information, including the regulations and appliance efficiency database

energy.ca.gov/appliances/

Appliance database Searchable database of appliance efficiency information, along with historical appliance data files and appliance certification resources

energy.ca.gov/appliances/database/

Other Information & Services 2016 Residential Compliance Software Project Links to CBECC-Res software, Quick Start, and more bwilcox.com/BEES/BEES.html

2016 Nonresidential Compliance Software Project

Links to CBECC-Com software, tutorials, videos and more bees.archenergy.com

CEC glossaries of energy terms Glossary of common energy terms with links to other glossaries of acronyms and terms used in the energy industry

energy.ca.gov/glossary/

National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) Fenestration ratings, label verification and FAQs cpd.nfrc.org/search/searchdefault.aspx

Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Cool roof requirements, CRRC-rated products, as well as rebate and incentive programs, in specific areas

coolroofs.org

ENERGY STAR Information about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s program to help businesses and individuals improve energy efficiency, including tips, FAQs, and product information

energystar.gov

Professional Services California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC)

Listing of CEPEs (Certified Energy Plans Examiners) and of CEAs (Certified Energy Analysts), along with information about training and certification

cabec.org

CEC-approved HERS Providers & Rater directories

Latest information from the CEC regarding HERS Providers and Raters energy.ca.gov/HERS/providers.html

CalCERTS (HERS Provider) California Certified Energy Rating & Testing Services calcerts.com

USERA (HERS Provider) U.S. Energy Raters Association usenergyraters.com

CHEERS (HERS Provider) ConSol Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services, Inc. cheers.org


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