Title 24 guides

Plain explanations of the parts of California energy code that cause the most expensive mistakes — written to be useful whether or not you ever hire us.

What the 2025 Energy Code changed, and who it catches out

Effective January 1, 2026. Heat pumps in the baseline, expanded electric-readiness, stronger ventilation — and the date rule that decides which cycle you are on.

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CF1R, CF2R and CF3R: the compliance chain explained

Three documents, three parties, three stages. Miss any one and the project does not receive final sign-off.

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California's 16 climate zones and why yours decides everything

Zones are assigned by ZIP code, not by city — and getting it wrong is one of the most common causes of a rejected energy report.

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Why Title 24 reports get rejected at plan check

Five causes account for most rejections, and all five are avoidable before you submit.

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