Standards Documents and Forms

2028 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

Learn about workshops for the 2028 Building Energy Efficiency Standards pre-rulemaking.

2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

The 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards will go into effect January 1, 2026. Find compliance manuals, forms, software, and supporting content.

2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

The 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards took effect January 1, 2023. Find compliance manuals, forms, software, and supporting content.

2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

The 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards took effect January 1, 2020. Find compliance manuals, forms, software, and supporting content.

Upcoming Events

November 21, 2025 | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Remote Access and In-Person
Join us for the 2025 San Diego Regional Energy Code Forum, co-hosted by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the City of San Diego, bringing together code officials, builders, designers, and industry partners to collaborate on improving energy code compliance.

Successes in Energy Efficiency

The state’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards have saved Californians billions of dollars in reduced electricity bills. They conserve nonrenewable resources, such as natural gas, and ensure renewable resources are extended as far as possible so power plants do not need to be built. Learn more in the Energy Almanac about how far we’ve come-and need to go-on the road toward a more resilient, affordable, equitable, and environmentally sustainable energy system.”