Energy Commission Adopts Standards Requiring Solar Systems for New Homes, First in Nation
En Español SACRAMENTO - Moving to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50 percent, the California Energy Commission today adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems starting in 2020. The building energy efficiency standards, which are the...
VCA Green Spoke at 2018 DWELL on Design
VCA Green’s Vice President, Moe Fakih, delivered a seminar on Title 24 residential building envelope and zero net energy update at the DWELL on Design conference last week. Some of the topics included the positive impacts a building’s envelope delivers with regards to...
VCA at Sage Project Grand Opening
On Thursday, April 5, 2018, The Richman Group, Inc., launched their ribbon cutting ceremony for the Sage Luxury Apartment Residences in Cerritos, California. Sage, a 132-Unit Luxury Apartment Community, features contemporary homes with spacious interiors, modern...
DWELL on Design 2018 with VCA Green
The 13th annual Dwell on Design show at the Los Angeles Convention Center is back and will highlight more than 2,000 innovative furnishings and products, including lighting, kitchen and bath and home technology as well as self-guided home tours throughout the city,...
Free CALGreen Title 24 Part 11 Course
This free four-hour course is designed for those interested in learning about the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). Cities across California are required to enforce the 2016 California Green Building Code on January 1, 2017. The course will...
Los Angeles Lakers Recognize Sustainability: Environmental Nature Center
The Los Angeles Laker recently took the time to appreciate an active member in the local sustainability community in order to show their appreciation for the hard and necessary work they do around the clock - The Community Champion Award sponsored by LG Solar. Every...
2017 USGBC Eco-Award Winners
Congratulations 2017 USGBC Eco-Award winners! Announced by USGBC Orange County on December 7th were the "Greenest in Orange County": Eco City: The City of Huntington Beach. Honorable Mention, The City of Irvine Most Sustainable Small-Medium Sized Company: Earth...
GRID Alternatives Wins Award
Nominated by VCA Green, GRID Alternatives earned the first annual LG Community Champion Award issued by the Los Angeles Lakers. Organizations or individuals involved in exceptional commitments to the community and to the environment are recognized monthly by the...