Choosing Materials That Matter: A Round Table for Small-Scale Builders Sourcing materials for small-scale development is full of roadblocks—from limited supplier communication to inaccessible healthier options. But this roundtable isn’t just about identifying those challenges—it’s about creating approaches to building materials that enable small scale developers to achieve their dreams. Join the virtual round table [...]
The new 2025 code goes into effect January 1, 2026. Here's what will change: How Does the 2025 Energy Code Affect Homes? Encourages inherently efficient heat pumps for space conditioning and water heating in newly constructed single-family and some multifamily homes. Establishes electric-ready requirements for some multifamily buildings, so owners can more easily switch [...]
Join a Homeowner Webinar hosted by CHEERS on June 12 at 10am PDT.This live webinar covers the basics of the California Energy Code compliance, projects that require a permit, why working with licensed contractors is important, and when to hire a HERS Rater.Sign up here.
Through 2032, federal income tax credits are available to homeowners, that will allow up to $3,200 annually to lower the cost of energy efficient home upgrades by up to 30 percent. In addition to the energy efficiency credits, homeowners can also take advantage of the modified and extended Residential Clean Energy credit, which provides a 30 [...]
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is hosting a workshop on December 18 at 1:00 pm via Zoom. The workshop will review CEC progress on 2025 Energy Code compliance initiatives and seek community feedback. Attend Workshop via Zoom: Click to https://energy.zoom.us/j/82894557821?pwd=6KWOv3qNkPE4jCEWRsNThgTEvSKGZD.1 or login in at https://zoom.us/ and enter the Webinar ID 828 9455 7821 and [...]