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The Debate on All-Electric New Buildings Escalates as the CEC Weighs Changes to Energy Efficiency Standards

The Debate on All-Electric New Buildings Escalates as the CEC Weighs Changes to Energy Efficiency Standards

by VCA-Admin001a | Jan 8, 2021 | Community

The time is approaching when the State of California will decide whether to enact new standards ending the use of natural gas in some or all new buildings. On December 9, 2020, the California Energy Commission held a workshop discussing potential updates to Title 24...
Is Your Site Ready For HERS Testing? Top 5 Things You Need to Know

Is Your Site Ready For HERS Testing? Top 5 Things You Need to Know

by VCA-Admin001a | Mar 14, 2019 | Community

Under the 2016 Energy Standards, newly constructed residential buildings have mandatory and prescriptive HERS measures. These measures include duct leakage, ventilation airflow, indoor air quality, fan efficacy, and depending on the climate zone, refrigerant charge...
Solar Zone Requirements: Top 5 Things Architects and Owners Should Know Prior to Permit Submittal

Solar Zone Requirements: Top 5 Things Architects and Owners Should Know Prior to Permit Submittal

by VCA-Admin001a | Feb 21, 2019 | Community

California Building Energy Efficient Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings have been moving the needle towards mandatory solar installation. In the 2016 Energy Code cycle, a solar zone needs to be identified on all new construction projects. However,...
VCA Green Presents on Lighting Control Acceptance Testing at the Jonathan Club

VCA Green Presents on Lighting Control Acceptance Testing at the Jonathan Club

by VCA-Admin001a | Feb 7, 2019 | Community

VCA Green’s Associate Director, Wayne Aldridge, is presenting on lighting control acceptance testing tonight at the Jonathan Club in Downtown Los Angeles.  The event is being held by the George S Hall Facilities Management Association dinner. VCA Green provides code...

Achieving CALGreen Compliance: Designated Parking vs. EV Capable Parking

by VCA-Admin001a | Dec 20, 2018 | Community

When designing new projects with parking onsite, confusion may arise when trying to determine what qualifies for CALGreen’s designated parking and EV capable space requirements, as well as the difference between the two. Designated parking spaces are meant for clean...
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