by Admin | 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...
by Admin | 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 Admin | 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 Admin | 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 Admin | 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...
