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Questions About Title 24?

Energy Code Coaches are local experts who can help answer your Title 24 questions, fast. Coaches have decades of experience in green building and energy efficiency improvements. They can provide citations and offer advice for your project to help your plans and forms earn approval the first time. Contact us today for help in the next 24 hours:

Energy Code Connect Blog

Recent Code Coach questions from projects in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties:

Installation requirements for heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) remain a hot topic, and the 2025 code provides important clarifications and...
The 2025 Energy Code will continue to allow both gas and electric water heating systems; however, it now includes updated...
The 2025 code, effective January 1, 2026, expands electric hot water options for homes 500 square foot or smaller. It...

Regional Forums

Regional Forums provide an opportunity for building professionals to network and explore aspects of the energy code that are relevant to critical policy issues facing our region. Forums take place 2-4 times a year.

To learn about and register for upcoming regional forums and trainings, please check out our Regional Forums page.

Industry Trainings

  • Renewable Energy, Energy Storage and Resiliency

    Register Event Description As energy codes and interest in electrification come together, the winning combination of renewable energy and energy storage work together to reduce pollution, improve affordability and, importantly, […]

  • Navigating the Energy Code

    Register Event Description  If you’re new to the energy code (Title 24 Part 6) and looking for a place to start, or just wanting a refresher, this is the class […]

  • Unitary versus Split Heat Pump Water Heating Systems

    Register Event Description This course introduces the key differences between unitary and split heat pump water heater systems, with a focus on what they are, what they do, and how […]

  • 2025 California Energy Code & Passive House

    Register Event Description This course will provide an overview of how the 2025 California Title 24, Part 6 code addresses Passive House concepts. We will examine the basic principles, methodology, […]

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Energy Code Documents & Resources

Building codes can be complex! We’re here to make your job easier. These documents provide references to CalGreen Building Standards and the California Energy Code (Title 24, part 6) to make it easier for you and your clients to understand building codes. If you need help right now, contact an Energy Code Coach here.

Become a Participating Contractor

3C-REN’s Home Energy Savings program offers contractors flexibility by paying incentives for actual metered kWh and therm savings. Rather than a restrictive list of measures and incentives, the program pays you to meet your customers’ energy savings or electrification needs.

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