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...
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,...
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...
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...
by VCA-Admin001a | Dec 6, 2018 | Community
Over the past few code cycles, the Building Energy Efficiency Standards have doubled in size. In addition to gains in energy efficiency, there has been an increase in complexity. This complexity gives way to opportunity and options for compliance. The Prescriptive...
