by VCA-Admin001a | Jun 18, 2020 | Community
Several factors impact the amount of solar that new low-rise residential construction projects will have to install under the new 2019 California Energy Code, and knowing how these factors affect solar budgets may result in more efficient and cost-effective design....
by VCA-Admin001a | May 14, 2020 | Community
A common question asked in California multifamily and/or commercial development is whether or not commissioning is triggered and what commissioning requires. Under the California Energy Code, commissioning is required for the following: New ground up, nonresidential...
by VCA-Admin001a | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
With proper understanding of the California Energy Code and a firm grasp on lighting control technology, third party review of lighting control systems can save projects tens of thousands of dollars during design and through operation. Lighting controls can be an...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jan 30, 2020 | Community
Owners and developers of newly constructed single family buildings are seeing increases in construction costs related to the California Energy Code by about $7,000 to $9,000 per home. Approximately half of this added cost is related to mandatory solar photovoltaic...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jan 9, 2020 | Community
For high-rise residential projects, Quality Insulation Installation (QII) is not required, but if your project is low-rise and/or attempting to meet LEED for Homes prerequisites, you may not be meeting the requirements of the California Energy Code, Residential...