Commissioning Requirements During Construction
In our last blog, we noted gaps in compliance with building commissioning (Cx) requirements, both for CALGreen and Energy Code, and we reviewed the Cx requirements as part of the building permit process. In this issue, we’ll provide an update on the construction phase requirements.
Checking for Compliance with Title 24 Commissioning Requirements
Commissioning is a systematic process of ensuring that building systems are designed, installed, tested, and capable of being operated and maintained according to the owner’s operational needs.
May 2025 Newsletter
Expanding Impact Across the Central Coast In 2024, 3C-REN significantly expanded its impact across California’s Central Coast. The Home Energy Savings program saw remarkable growth—single family home projects increased by 62% and the number of apartment units served increased 430%! Heat pump water heater (HPWH) installations surged 665%, driven by incentive stacking with TECH Clean […]
Considering GWP and Flammability in New Refrigerants
The new EPA refrigerant phase-out arrived January 1st of this year but we’re just now seeing questions, concerns and preferences from homeowners and designers.
Different Climate Zones for Different Standards
When designing a building, two of the earliest variables that need to be considered are Climate and Siting, since they dictate materials, assemblies, systems, and layout. The California Energy Code addresses the climate of a project’s location by establishing different code minimum or maximum requirements based on the project’s Climate Zone.
How to Complete a Prescriptive CF1R Form for a Window Replacement
This guide will walk you through the process of completing a Prescriptive CF1R form for a window replacement project. If you’re on the staff side of the building department counter, the following steps may help your customers accurately complete this potentially daunting form.
February 2025 Newsletter
Celebrating a Year of Achievements and Growth As we start a new year, we want to take a moment to reflect and celebrate our community and the remarkable achievements in advancing energy efficiency across our region in 2024. 3C-REN hosted 150 events, engaging over 2,700 attendees. Highlights included youth education at high schools and trade schools, training for building […]
Check those HERS Requirements for Kitchen Exhaust
It has been two years since the 2022 cycle of the California Energy Code went into effect on January 1, 2023, bringing in new energy efficiency requirements and several measures specifically addressing indoor air quality.
CALGreen Integrates Access Compliance for EV Charging
With the use of electric vehicles continuing to ramp up, providing appropriate accommodation for all users is more important than ever. With planning and coordination among design and construction teams, EV charging will simply fold into inclusive project designs.
A New Central Coast Reach Code for Alterations and Additions
California continues to increase efficiency standards of residential and commercial buildings through Title 24 Part 6, the Energy Code.