by Admin | Mar 4, 2021 | Community
Are code-mandated zero carbon emissions in the future for California? There are many factors that are pushing buildings in that direction. The Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES) are requiring higher levels of energy efficiency with every code cycle....
by Admin | Oct 31, 2019 | Community
The City of San Jose all electric ordinance is not that “all electric”. Recently the City of San Jose announced their intent to steer the city’s energy use in all new buildings to rely solely on electricity starting with the 2019 Energy Code. This was an aggressive...
by Admin | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
For building owners and managers, there are five important data points when reviewing and understanding AB 802: · Non-residential and multi-family buildings over 50,000 sq. ft. (with certain exceptions). · Multi-family buildings over 50,000 sq. ft. and with 17...
by Admin | Oct 15, 2018 | Community
Moe Fakih, VCA Green’s Principal, recently attended a seminar hosted by AIA in Culver City, CA regarding the advent of zero net energy (ZNE) within new construction projects. The event (organized by AIA) featured a prestigious panel and held a large turnout as...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2018 | Community
On May 9, 2018, the California Energy Commission adopted the 2019 Title 24, Part 6 Energy Code updates that will take effect January 1, 2020. Key changes for new residential and non-residential projects include: Residential (new ground up construction that has three...
