New to 2022 Title 24: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Ready for Single Family Homes

The Energy Storage System (ESS) Ready requirements are a new Mandatory Measure for new construction single family residences with one or two dwelling units.
Residential Water Heating in the 2022 Energy Code

There are four common types of water heater used in residential construction; each has their pros and cons of course, but what does the 2022 Energy Code think of hot water?