2013 Approved Computer Compliance Programs
The following list of energy analysis computer programs includes all Alternative Calculation Methods approved by the California Energy Commission. These programs are in accordance with the California Code of Regulations: Title 24, Part 1, Article 1, Section 10-109 (2013 Standards).
The individual programs are listed below under specific categories. These are the only programs that should be used under the performance approach (energy budget) method of compliance for the 2013 Standards.
Note: Price listings of proprietary programs are available from the vendors at addresses and telephone numbers listed.
| Residential Buildings, 2013 Standards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Name | Comments | Contact Information |
| CBECC-Res http://www.bwilcox.com/BEES/BEES.html |
Please report any issues and concerns discovered while using this software using the instructions listed in the Quick Start Guide that is included with the software installation | California Energy Commission Building Standards Office 1516 9th Street, MS 37 Sacramento, CA 95814 ATTN: Dee Anne Ross 916-654-6560 deeanne.ross@energy.ca.gov |
| Nonresidential Buildings, 2013 Standards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Name | Comments | Contact Information |
| CBECC-Com http://bees.archenergy.com/software.html |
Please report any issues and concerns discovered while using this software using the instructions listed in the Quick Start Guide that is included with the software installation | California Energy Commission Building Standards Office 1516 9th Street, MS 37 Sacramento, CA 95814 ATTN: Sabaratnam Thamilseran 916-651-2927 Sabaratnam Thamilseran@energy.ca.gov |
For questions about the 2013 Standards and program proceeding, contact the Energy Standards Hotline.


