California Building Energy Efficiency Standards

The State of California has all the manuals and forms for compliance with California's Energy Efficiency Standards on their site: Here are links to the most important sections

Adoption of the 2008 Energy Standards has been delayed until January 1, 2010. There are substantial changes from the 2005 Standards. To look at the new rules go to 2008 Energy Standards

   The entire 2005 Nonresidential Manual
      Just Chapter 6 - Lighting Requirements

   The entire 2005 Residential Manual
      Just Chapter 8 - Additions, Alterations and Repairs

   Some Common Forms

• Compliance Forms CF-1R   MF-1R   (Res.)
• Lighting:  T-24 Energy LTG and other Forms (non-res)
• WS-5R Residential Kitchen Lighting Worksheet

    Helpful Links

• Residential Lighting T-24 Energy Requirement Design Guide
• Cool Roofs –State Blueprint Newsletter#83 -FAQ  
• BP#86 - Update on Cool Roofs    
• Sustainable Green Home Building Guidelines -NAHB     
• San Jose ESD Green Bldg Links
• Solar & Photovoltaic (PV) Systems- Permit Info