by VCA-Admin001a | 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 VCA-Admin001a | Aug 20, 2020 | Community
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the state is now seeing a slowdown in construction projects and permits for new housing, thus state-wide projected solar photovoltaic generation has been slowed. Prior to recent lockdowns, an analysis conducted at Wood Mackenzie, a...
by VCA-Admin001a | Mar 19, 2020 | Community
With decarbonization of our grid, all-electric “reach-codes”, and the proliferating move away from fossil fuels, there will be a need for cost-effective, electric domestic hot water heating for all projects, not just single family homes. Most of our buildings today...
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...
by VCA-Admin001a | Dec 12, 2019 | Community
When creating energy models for compliance with the California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6), one thing to take into account is the type of HVAC system used for any of the conditioned spaces on a given new construction project. In the past, software approved by the...
