Energy Efficiency
The California Energy Commission (CEC) updates the Energy Code every three years. On August 11, 2021, the CEC adopted the 2022 Energy Code. In December, it was approved by the California Building Standards Commission for inclusion into the California Building Standards Code. The 2022 Energy Code encourages efficient electric heat pumps, establishes electric-ready requirements for new homes, expands solar photovoltaic and battery storage standards, strengthens ventilation standards, and more. Buildings whose permit applications are applied for on or after January 1, 2023, must comply with the 2022 Energy Code.
Beginning on September 3, 2024, enforcement agencies can no longer accept compliance documents registered by CalCERTS and may only accept compliance documents registered by CHEERS. Full procedural instructions and additional details are available on the CEC website under the August 16, 2024 Regulatory Advisory.
REQUIRED FORMS
Residential:
CF1R Water Heater Form (Instructions)
CF1R Window Replacement Form (Instructions)
CF1R Window Addition Form (Instructions)
CF1R Insulation Form (Instructions)
Commercial:
NRCC-SAB-E Solar and Battery Form
NRCC-MCH-01-E-Mechanical Systems Form
NRCC-ELE-E Electrical Power Distribution Form
NRCC-CXR-E Building Commissioning Form
INFORMATION
2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
Water Heating Efficiency Guide