California Building Energy Efficiency
THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 1, CHAPTER 10, and PART 6 (2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE)
California Energy Commission DOCKET NO. 17-BSTD-02 January 19, 2018
(Deadline for Comments: 05MAR18)
2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
California's Building Energy Efficiency Standards are updated on an approximately three-year cycle.
The 2019 Standards will continue to improve upon the 2016 Standards for new construction of, and additions and alterations to, residential and nonresidential buildings.
The 2019 Standards will go into effect on January 1, 2020.
Overview Summary of the Effect of the Proposed Regulations
The 2019 Standards focus on three key areas: proposing new requirements for installation of solar photovoltaics for newly constructed low-rise residential buildings; updating current ventilation and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) requirements, including references to ASHRAE 62.1 and 62.2; and extending Title 24 Part 6 to apply to healthcare facilities.
The 2019 standards also propose several smaller improvements in energy efficiency, such as efficiency standards for laboratory fume hoods, that are described in greater detail.
In addition to updating the Standards in Title 24 Parts 1 and 6, the Energy Commission is also proposing updates to the CALGreen energy efficiency provisions in Title 24, Part 11, in a separate, parallel rulemaking.
For more information on dates and how to submit comments:
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If you are a CABEC (California Association of Building Energy Consultants) member … you likely saw this morning’s newsletter announcement…Date: January 26, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Subject: Codes & Standards Announcement: 45-Day Countdown for Comments on Title 24 Changes!
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND HEARINGS
HEARING - 45-Day Language Express Terms for The Energy Efficiency Lead Commissioner Hearings
February 5 and 6, 2018 9:00 a.m. CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION Hearing Room A 1516 Ninth Street Sacramento, California (Wheelchair Accessible)
The Energy Commission’s Energy Efficiency Lead Commissioner will hold public hearings to receive public comments on the proposed action.
At these hearings, any person may present statements or arguments relevant to the proposed regulatory action summarized below.
The proposed language (45-Day Language Express Terms) is posted on the Energy Commission’s website at: http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2019standards/.
The 45-Day Language Express Terms are also available from the Energy Commission’s Building Standards Office (contact persons are listed later in this NOPA).
The Energy Efficiency Lead Commissioner Hearings to discuss the 45-Day Language are scheduled as follows: February 5 and 6, 2018 9:00 a.m. CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION Hearing Room A 1516 Ninth Street Sacramento, California (Wheelchair Accessible)
The Energy Efficiency Lead Commissioner Hearing will be held on the first date listed.
The Energy Efficiency Lead Commissioner Hearing may continue on the second date listed, as necessary.
Audio for the Energy Efficiency Lead Commissioner Hearings will be broadcast over the internet. For details, please go to: www.energy.ca.gov/webcast.
PROPOSED ADOPTION DATE – FULL ENERGY COMMISSION HEARING (possible final adoption of the Express Terms)