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Other significant changes in the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards affecting residential buildings

Prescriptive Compliance: 1. Increased flexibility for envelope compliance (§ 150.1(c)). 2. Increased roof assembly requirements to include insulation installed either above or below roof deck (§ 150.1(c)1A). 3. Requirements for water-heating systems in single-family and multifamily buildings have been updated and more options have been added (§ 150.1(c)8). 4. High-performance attics and ducts in conditioned …

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The most significant changes in the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards affecting residential buildings

Mandatory Measures: 1. Insulation in roof/ceiling construction must be at least R-22 (maximum U-factor of 0.043) (§ 150.0(a)1). 2. New duct total leakage reduced to 5 percent or less (§ 150.0(m)11B1). 3. All installed air-conditioner and heat pump systems shall be equipped with liquid line filter driers as specified by manufacturer’s instructions (§ 150.0(h)3B). 4. …

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California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards – 2016 Standards – Effective Date

California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards are updated on an approximately three-year cycle. The 2016 Standards will continue to improve upon the 2013 Standards for new construction of, and additions and alterations to, residential and nonresidential buildings. The effective date of the 2016 Standards is January 1, 2017. Don’t be left behind! Let EnerCal Solutions Pre-run …

California’s 2016 – Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards

California’s 2016 – Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards $7,400 Savings over a 30 ye. mortgage – Initial Cost $2,700 28% more stringent High Efficacy Lighting High Performance Walls High Performance Attics Improved Water Heating System Efficiency