Prepare for the 2025 Energy Code

Date postedAugust 1, 2025
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Prepare for the 2025 Energy Code!

The 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code) will be implemented starting January 1, 2026. Projects applying for a building permit on or after that date—whether that be New Construction, Additions, or Alterations—will need to be compliant with the new requirements. Projects applying for permits prior to this date will be subject to the 2022 Energy Code.

These changes will directly impact members of the building industry, including developers, building owners, contractors, and architects responsible for residential projects. Scopes of work include, but are not limited to envelope, mechanical, lighting, and solar and battery storage.

 

The Purpose of the Energy Code

The 2025 Energy Code is an important part of meeting California’s energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals. The Energy Code is updated every three years to increase building energy efficiency while staying cost-effective for building owners over the lifespan of a building. Some expected benefits of the 2025 Energy Code across all building types include:

  • Save $4.8 billion in energy costs
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by four million metric tons

 

Energy Code Ace: We’re Here to Help

Complying with the Energy Code can feel like an overwhelming task. Nothing can be more frustrating on a project than having to rework designs or installations because of noncompliance.

To support you in the compliance process, Energy Code Ace develops a variety of offerings including our no-cost tools, training, and resources to help you with Energy Code compliance.

Understanding the requirements upfront will help your projects be compliant the first time and help building departments quickly sign off on your projects, which will preserve the integrity of your project’s budget and schedule.

Resources to Help You Understand the Energy Code

These Energy Code resources are broken down by project type and scope. This will help you quickly get the need-to-know information specifically for your project. Here is a sample of some of our resources:

2025 Energy Code

2022 Energy Code

Energy Code Ace is developing more 2025 Energy Code resources, so create an account on energycodeace.com today to get notified whenever a new resource is published!

Additional Offerings

In addition to resources, Energy Code Ace has additional offerings to help with Energy Code compliance for single-family and multifamily projects:

Ace Training

Trainings cover critical scopes of work affected by the Energy Code. These courses are also catered towards specific roles like architects and installers to help them understand and fulfill their role with compliance. See below for several important live, online courses regarding the 2025 Energy Code (click the link to see the next available dates for each course):

2025 Title 24, Part 6 Essentials — Residential Standards: What’s New
2025 Title 24, Part 6 Essentials — Residential Standards: Lighting

Ace Tools

The Virtual Compliance Assistant tool helps complete forms and verify compliance. The Virtual Compliance Assistant creates Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Installation for nonresidential, hotel/motel, high-rise multifamily (NRCC, NRCI) and low-rise multifamily (LMCC, LMCI) projects. Use it to check compliance and make corrections (if needed) before applying for a permit.

For visual learners, use Image Ace. This tool shares a collection of images showing proper installation of HVAC systems, lighting, insulation, and more! Use it to gauge if your installations are installed correctly.

Another useful tool is the Reference Ace. This tool turns the Energy Code into an easy-to-navigate digital guide. You can quickly jump to different sections, find additional information about certain sections, and bookmark important sections for a quick reference.

Submit a Question

Our “Submit a Question” feature allows you to send specific questions that will be reviewed by one of our experts and answered within a couple business days. Our experts will work with you personally to understand and answer your questions.

Energy Code Compliance Support

All of Energy Code Ace’s tools, training, and resources are available at no-cost! Create a free account at energycodeace.com to stay in the know on all Energy Code requirements for residential developments like yours.

Energy Code Ace is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®), and Southern California Edison Company (SCE) under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

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