2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Approved Computer Compliance Programs
The California Energy Commission (Energy Commission) has approved the following energy analysis computer programs that includes all Alternative Calculation Methods approved for the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (2016 Energy Standards) in accordance with the California Code of Regulations: Title 24, Part 1, Article 1, Section 10-109.
The individual programs are listed below under specific categories. These are the only programs authorized to be used under the performance approach (energy budget) method of compliance for the 2016 Energy Standards.
Note: Price listings of proprietary programs are available from the vendors at addresses and telephone numbers listed.
Residential Buildings, 2016 Standards
| Program Name | Approved versions usable for permit | Contact Information | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBECC-Res | CBECC-Res 2016.3.1 was approved 6/22/2018 for demonstrating performance compliance with the residential provisions of the 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (effective date January 1, 2017). CBECC-Res 2016.3.0 was approved 7/12/2017. Permit applications made on or after October 25, 2017 may use either CBECC-Res 2016.3.0 or 2016.3.1. Please review the resolutions for details of the public domain Compliance Software and associated Compliance Manager (CM).
| California Energy Commission Building Standards Office 715 P Street, MS 37 Sacramento, CA 95814 ATTN: Thao Chau 916-776-7974 cbecc.res@energy.ca.gov | See the
Support: cbecc.res@energy.ca.gov |
| EnergyPro | EnergyPro Version 7.2 was approved 10/23/2017. Permit applications made on or after October 25, 2017, must use EnergyPro Version 7.2
| EnergySoft, LLC. 1025 5th Street, Suite A Novato, CA 94945-2413 415-897-6400 | Support: support@energysoft.com |
| Right-Energy Title 24 | Wrightsoft Right-Energy Title 24 Version 3.1 was approved on 08/07/2018 as an alternative calculation method for demonstrating performance compliance with the single family residential provisions of the 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Wrightsoft Right-Energy Title 24 Version 3.0 was approved on 11/20/2017. Permit applications made on or after October 25, 2017 may use either Right-Energy Title 24 Version 3.0 or Version 3.1
| Wrightsoft Corporation 131 Hartwell Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 800-225-8697 sales@wrightsoft.com | FAQs Support: support@wrightsoft.com |
Nonresidential Buildings, 2016 Standards
| Program Name | Approved versions usable for permit | Contact Information | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBECC-Com | CBECC-Com 2016.3.0 (963) was approved 9/1/2017 for demonstrating performance compliance with the nonresidential provisions of the 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards. CBECC-Com 2016.2.1 (868) was approved 9/14/2016 for demonstrating performance compliance with the nonresidential provisions of the 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards. | California Energy Commission Building Standards Office 715 P Street, MS 37 Sacramento, CA 95814 ATTN: RJ Wichert 916-897-3450 cbecc@energy.ca.gov |
See the
Support: cbecc@energy.ca.gov |
| IES Virtual Environment | VE Title 24: 5.0, using the detailed geometry three-dimensional (3D) option of the CBECC-Com API, was approved 12/14/2016 as an alternative calculation method for demonstrating performance compliance with the nonresidential provisions of the 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
| Integrated Environmental Solutions 101 Federal Street 19th Floor Boston, MA 02110 617-426-1890 Title24@iesve.com | |
| EnergyPro | EnergyPro 7.2, using the simplified geometry two-dimensional (2D) option of the CBECC-COM API, was approved 10/23/2017 as an alternative calculation method for demonstrating performance compliance with the nonresidential provisions of the 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards. EnergyPro 7.1 was approved 9/27/2016 and shall continue to be valid for demonstrating compliance with the nonresidential provisions of the 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
| EnergySoft, LLC. 1025 5th Street, Suite A Novato, CA 94945-2413 415-897-6400 | Support: support@energysoft.com |
Help With the 2016 Energy Standards
For assistance with understanding or locating information in the 2016 Energy Standards, contact the Energy Standards Hotline at: 800-772-3300 (toll-free in California); 916-654-5106 (outside California); or via email at title24@energy.ca.gov.