by Admin | Feb 20, 2020 | Community
The City of Santa Monica is known for being one of the most forward-thinking jurisdictions in the country when it comes to sustainability. Its most recent step in this direction has been to expand upon their reach code with the new 2019 Energy Code cycle, anticipated...
by Admin | Nov 22, 2019 | Community
California is the leading state in energy, sustainability, and smart design and construction practices, and Build It Green’s GreenPoint Rated program is staying on top of the game as well by tweaking their standards toward the ultimate goal of minimal carbon emissions...
by Admin | Aug 29, 2019 | Community
When it comes to CALGreen, Title 24 Energy Code compliance, and other California building standards, the main authority for each respective code varies by governmental office or division. These include the Building Standards Commission (BSC), California Commission on...
by Admin | Jun 13, 2019 | Community
As of January 1, 2020, the California Energy Code will now incorporate Occupancy Group “I”. Currently, California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) governs energy compliance within institutional buildings such as hospitals, but...
by Admin | Nov 5, 2018 | Community
The California Energy Code is just as important as any other part of Title 24, and during design and construction, small mistakes can add up to sizable costs in the development and lifespan of a building. Starting with preliminary energy modeling and ending with...
