TITLE 24, PART 6

Primary Documents
Reference Ace for 2016 Title 24, Part 6 2016 Title 24, Part 6 Standards and Reference Appendices documents— http://energycodeace.com/content/reference-ace/
Standards online and downloadable — with key word search, pop-up definitions, and
hyperlinks to related sections. 2016 Compliance Manuals coming soon.
2013 Title 24, Part 6 Reference Ace also available.

2016 Title 24, Part 6 Standards The 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-
037/CEC-400-2015-037-CMF.pdf

2016 Residential Compliance Manual Explanations of the Residential requirements, examples on how to comply, http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/residential_manual.h
and copies of the compliance and verification forms tml

2016 Nonresidential Compliance Manual Explanations of the Nonresidential requirements, examples on how to comply, http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/nonresidential_manu
and copies of the compliance and verification forms al.html

2016 Title 24, Part 6 Reference Appendices Detailed descriptions and tables that define the code requirements, plus http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-
detailed descriptions on verification of compliance procedures 038/CEC-400-2015-038-CMF.pdf

California Energy Commission Information & Services

Energy Standards Hotline The Energy Commission’s telephone hotline specifically designed to support 1-800-772-3300 (toll free)
implementation of Title 24, Part 6 and Title 20 (California Appliance
Standards)

Title 24 Online Resource Center (ORC) The Energy Commission’s ORC provides compliance documents and free http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/orc/index.html
Public Domain Compliance Software programs, as well as links to training on
the Energy Standards and compliance software.

2016 Title 24, Part 6 Sub-site The Energy Commission’s main web portal for 2016 Title 24, Part 6, including http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/index.html
links to the Standards documents, including errata, alternative calculation
method manuals, and historical information

2016 Approved Computer Compliance Compliance Software approved by the Energy Commission for 2016 http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/2016_computer_pro
Programs Standards g_list.html

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List Server for Building Energy Efficiency Option to subscribe to different emailing lists related to energy efficiency. energy.ca.gov/efficiency/listservers.html
Standards Includes information, notices, and other communications, and updates the
Energy Commission’s efficiency-related rulemaking proceedings delivered to
your inbox.

Blueprint Newsletter
2016 Title 24, Part 6 Summary
California building climate zones
FAQs, interpretations of the Standards, and updates on code changes in the
Building Energy Efficiency Standards Newsletter
Two-page summary providing descriptions of the sections to be updated
effective January 1, 2017
Climate zones on Google Earth, by city, and by zip code as well as climate
zone weather data
Browse online: energy.ca.gov/efficiency/blueprint/index.html
Subscribe at the List Server: energy.ca.gov/efficiency/listservers.html
http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/documents/whatsne
w_2016residential.pdf
energy.ca.gov/maps/renewable/building_climate_zones.html

Other Information & Services

2016 Residential Compliance Software Project Links to CBECC-Res software, Quick Start, and more http://www.bwilcox.com/BEES/cbecc2016.html
2016 Nonresidential Compliance Software Links to CBECC-Com software, tutorials, videos and more http://bees.archenergy.com/software2016.html
Project
Energy Commission glossaries of energy terms Glossary of common energy terms with links to other glossaries of acronyms energy.ca.gov/glossary/
and terms used in the energy industry
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) Fenestration ratings, label verification and FAQs cpd.nfrc.org/search/searchdefault.aspx
Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Cool roof requirements, CRRC-rated products, as well as rebate and incentive coolroofs.org
programs, in specific areas
ENERGY STAR® Information about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s program to energystar.gov
help business and individual improve energy efficiency, including tips, FAQs,
and product information

Professional Services
California Association of Building Energy Listing of CEPEs (Certified Energy Plans Examiners) and of CEAs (Certified cabec.org
Consultants (CABEC) Energy Analysts), along with information about training and certification
Energy Commission-approved HERS Providers Latest information from the Energy Commission regarding HERS Providers energy.ca.gov/HERS/providers.html
& Raters and Raters
CalCERTS (HERS Provider) California Certified Energy Rating & Testing Services calcerts.com
USERA (HERS Provider) U.S. Energy Raters Association usenergyraters.com
CHEERS (HERS Provider) ConSol Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services, Inc. cheers.org

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Training & Education
Sponsored by Investor Owned Utilities
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Curriculum of energy efficiency classes offered through PG&E’s Energy pge.com/mybusiness/edusafety/training/
Training Centers

Training offered through PG&E’s Third Party Program:

California Multi-family New Homes Training cmfnh.com/training/
Southern California Edison (SCE) Energy efficiency classes and other resources available through SCE’s sce.com/energycenters
Energy Education Centers

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Energy efficiency workshops and other training opportunities offered through sdge.com/eic/seminar
SDG&E’s Energy Training Centers

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas): Energy efficiency workshops and other training opportunities and resources socalgas.com/for-your-business/education-and-training
offered through The Gas Company’s Energy Training Centers

Sponsored by California Governmental Agencies and Other Organizations

California Building Standards Commission Training materials and ongoing code education opportunities throughout the bsc.ca.gov/educ/edout.aspx
(CBSC) state

Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) Coordination of Energy Code compliance enhancement activities, trainings, bayren.org
and resources among local governments in the nine County Bay Area region. (select “Codes & Standards,” then select from “Trainings” on the
main menu)

California Building Officials (CALBO) Educational opportunities on code changes and amendments, new calbo.org
technology, and more of interest to building life and safety professionals (select options from “Education” on the main menu)

California Association of Building Energy Videos and recorded webinars related to the Standards and energy www.cabec.org
Consultants (CABEC) conservation (select options from the main menu)

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TITLE 20
Primary Documents
Reference Ace for 2016 Title 20 Standards
2016 Title 20 Regulations
California Energy Commission Information & Services
Appliances Hotline
Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Standards Sub-
site
Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database
System (MAEDBS)
MAEDBS Frequently Asked Questions
List Server for Appliance Efficiency Standards
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Information & Services
Appliance and Equipment Standards Program
Compliance Certification Management System
(CCMS)
2016 Title 20 Standards document — online and downloadable — with key http://energycodeace.com/content/reference-ace/
word search, pop-up definitions, and hyperlinks to related sections.
The 2016 California Appliance Efficiency Regulations PDF on Energy Commission site:
energy.ca.gov/2017publications/CEC-400-2017-002/CEC-400-2017-
002.pdf
The Energy Commission's telephone hotline designed to support use of the 1-800-772-3300 (toll free)
new appliance database, the Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database
System (MAEDBS). Services are available 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST Questions may also be emailed to Appliances@energy.ca.gov
The Energy Commission’s main web portal for Title 20, including information, energy.ca.gov/appliances/
documents and useful links
The Energy Commission’s appliance efficiency database. All appliances https://cacertappliances.energy.ca.gov/Login.aspx
regulated under Title 20 must be certified to the Energy Commission using
MAEDBS to be legally offered for sale in California
A set of frequently asked questions about the Modernized Appliance energy.ca.gov/appliances/forms/MAEDBS_FAQ.pdf
Efficiency Database System (MAEDBS) answered by the Energy Commission
Option to subscribe to different emailing lists related to energy efficiency. energy.ca.gov/efficiency/listservers.html
Includes information, notices, and other communications, and updates the
Energy Commission’s efficiency-related rulemaking proceedings delivered to
your inbox.
The DOE's main web portal for U.S. federal appliance and equipment https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-
standards, including information, documents and useful links standards-program
The DOE’s publicly-accessible database for compliance certification of https://www.regulations.doe.gov/ccms
appliances and equipment regulated under DOE energy conservation
standards. Manufacturers and third-parties whose appliances/equipment are
regulated under both Title 20 and federal standards must certify to both the
CEC MAEDBS and the DOE CCMS.
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