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

The 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards were effective January 1, 2017. Find compliance manuals, forms, software, and supporting content.

Historical archive of past standards (2013 and prior).

Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Standards) requirements for residential and nonresidential buildings.

Mandatory commissioning requirements for nonresidential buildings.

Mandatory and prescriptive covered processes requirements for nonresidential buildings.

Mandatory electrical power distribution requirements for nonresidential buildings.

Mandatory and prescriptive envelope requirements for residential and nonresidential buildings.

Mandatory and prescriptive HVAC requirements for residential and nonresidential buildings.

Mandatory and prescriptive requirements for residential and nonresidential buildings.

Informational resources specific to the mandatory solar-ready requirements for residential and nonresidential buildings.

Mandatory and prescriptive water heater requirements for residential and nonresidential buildings.

Look for educational resources on the acceptance testing requirements for nonresidential buildings and more information on the ATTCP program.

Look for educational resources on the HERS requirements for both residential and nonresidential buildings and more information on the HERS program.

Listing of the residential and nonresidential compliance software approved by the Energy Commission.

The e-newsletter keeps readers up to date on the Energy Standards with answers to frequently asked questions and articles.

Find links to other educational resources on the Energy Standards provided by California state agencies, utilities, and trade associations.