by Admin | Jan 30, 2020 | Community
Owners and developers of newly constructed single family buildings are seeing increases in construction costs related to the California Energy Code by about $7,000 to $9,000 per home. Approximately half of this added cost is related to mandatory solar photovoltaic...
by Admin | Mar 21, 2019 | Community
When it comes to complying with the California Energy Code, many jurisdictions follow its language to the letter. However, several cities have begun rolling out more stringent energy requirements for new construction projects within their jurisdiction. This can...
by Admin | Oct 15, 2018 | Community
Moe Fakih, VCA Green’s Principal, recently attended a seminar hosted by AIA in Culver City, CA regarding the advent of zero net energy (ZNE) within new construction projects. The event (organized by AIA) featured a prestigious panel and held a large turnout as...
by Admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Community
This free four-hour course is designed for those interested in learning about the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). Cities across California are required to enforce the 2016 California Green Building Code on January 1, 2017. The course will...
