by Admin | Apr 7, 2022 | Community
Commissioning new nonresidential buildings and spaces is now common practice, but as renewable energy becomes increasingly prevalent, commissioning solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and thermal systems for preheating water will prove just as important. The top three...
by Admin | Feb 7, 2020 | Community
With the new California Energy Code comes new requirements, and one requirement in particular may introduce some challenges for designers, installers, and building owners when it comes to ventilation needs. Providing adequate amounts of fresh air to a conditioned...
by Admin | Dec 27, 2019 | Community
VCA Green recently made green building history by certifying the 200,000th NGBS (National Green Building Standard) home: the Mission Lofts Apartments in Riverside County, CA. This project was a concerted effort between the developer (REALM Real Estate), architect...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2019 | Community
The 2019 Code cycle is almost in effect, and with it comes increased energy performance requirements. With the current code challenges in place and new ones to come, there are a few things we can do to mitigate the risks in passing HERS field verification testing and...
