Requires solar water-heating (SWH) systems to be installed on all single-family new home construction, with a few exceptions.
Calls for 50% existing commercial buildings to be zero energy by 2030, new state buildings and major renovations zero energy by 2025, and 50% existing state owned buildings zero energy by 2025.
Harmonious regulatory programs covering residential and commercial buildings in California.
Think tank that works to catalyze widespread and sustained demand for high-performing buildings.
Oversees the promulgation of LEED standards and credentialing, also provides educational resources for sustainability professionals.
Provides concrete ways for local governments to amend development codes, providing analysis, making recommendations, and highlighting real world examples.
Coordinates architects, engineers, and planners working to advance model codes and partner with city planners to achieve zero net carbon cities by 2030.
New Building Institute provides draft regulatory language for jurisdictions to incorporate outcome-based compliance metrics into current energy codes.
Action paths for jurisdictions to support a long term commitment to Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Buildings.
Supporting building energy code development, adoption, implementation and enforcement processes to achieve the maximum practicable, cost-effective improvements in energy efficiency.