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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:

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

Automating energy savings

Section 110.2 and the humble thermostat

Preparing garages for EVs

How to comply with the EV-charging readiness requirements

Navigating Insulation Requirements for Additions

Are you eligible for an exemption?

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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 3-4 times a year.

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

November 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shifts in Power: Ensuring the IRA, 2022 Energy Code, and California’s Climate Policies Benefit the Tri-county Region!

Landmark Federal and State economic policies and record amounts of climate funding are revolutionizing the California energy and building sectors. To be at the forefront of this shift, 3C-REN is convening local energy efficiency and green building advocates to ensure that the region is prepared to benefit from these opportunities and address any challenges.

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REGISTER Training for enrolled contractors in the 3C-REN Single Family program. Invite your sales team, your office team- anyone that […]

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Flexible Dates: Become a HERS Rater

INTEREST FORM​ 3C-REN has partnered with CalCERTS, Inc. to offer HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rater training for FREE* to […]

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2022 Energy Code: Multi-Family

REGISTER Description: Updates to the 2022 Energy Code for the Building Industry: This series of 5 courses provides an overview […]

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High Performance Buildings & Careers – Class 1: High Performance Fundamentals Series

REGISTER This is class 1 of 6 in 3C-REN's High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion […]

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REGISTER Whether compelled by changing code or by market demand for better ventilation, providing ventilation in existing multi-family buildings is […]

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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.

2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Summary

2022 Express Terms for the Proposed Revisions to 2022 Title 24, Part 1 and Part 6

2022 Express Terms for the Proposed Revisions to 2022 Title 24, Part 1 and Part 6 Reference Appendices

2022 Final Express Terms for the Proposed Revisions to the 2022 Title 24, Part 11

2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

2019 California Green Building Standards

2019 Reference Appendices

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