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2025 Code Cycle - Energy Efficiency
Jurisdiction Ord. Type Adopted Date Single Family Multifamily Nonresidential Exceptions Ordinance
Encinitas EE

Flex Path

Additions/ Alterations: permit valuation of greater than $50,000 shall include any one measure from Table 180.5-B. (water heating package, cool roof, attic insulation, duct sealing, new ducting, windows, wall insulation, HPWH, heat pump HVAC, heat pump clothes dryer, induction cooktop, PV+Electric-Ready prewire)

Flex Path

Additions/ Alterations: permit valuation of greater than $50,000 shall include any one measure from Table 180.5-B. (water heating package, cool roof, attic insulation, duct sealing, new ducting, windows, wall insulation, HPWH, heat pump HVAC, heat pump clothes dryer, induction cooktop, PV+Electric-Ready prewire)

See ordinance text for full exception language

Moreno Valley EE

When a space cooling system in an existing single-family dwelling unit is altered (new system or replacement); the installation must include a heat pump space conditioner OR an air-conditioner system with additional energy efficiency measures.

See ordinance text for full exception language

Mountain View EE

When a space cooling system in an existing single-family dwelling unit is altered (new system or replacement); the installation must include a heat pump space conditioner OR an air-conditioner system with additional energy efficiency measures.

See ordinance text for full exception language

Oakland EE

For newly constructed single-family buildings, the total source energy (EDR1) of the proposed design building shall be less than the EDR1 of the Standard Design Building by a compliance margin of 4.5 points.

For newly constructed low-rise multifamily buildings, the energy budget, expressed in terms of source energy, shall be at least eight percent lower than that of the Standard Design Building.

EE

Additions/Alterations: permit value greater than $25,000 shall include two electric-readiness (future heat pump space/water heating, electric appliances, EV-Ready, solar/battery ready) or energy efficiency measures (attic and wall insulation). Subject to electrical panel capacity.

Additions/Alterations: permit value greater than $25,000 shall include two electric-readiness (future heat pump space/water heating, electric appliances, EV-Ready, solar/battery ready) or energy efficiency measures (attic and wall insulation). Subject to electrical panel capacity.

1) Buildings constructed on or after January 1, 2023  2) Panel capacity is not required to exceed the existing utility electrical service  3) Emergency housing  4) ADU conversions pursuant to Government Code 66323  5) Structural only alterations such as foundation replacement  6) Non-interior alterations such as exterior cladding replacement/repairs, windows, decks.

Palo Alto EE

Flex Path

Additions/Alterations:  Projects greater than 1000 square feet of floor area shall install a set of measures to achieve a target score from a weighted menu of measures; which varies based on building vintage.

See ordinance text for full exception language

EE

When a space cooling system in an existing single-family dwelling unit is altered (new system or replacement); the installation must include a heat pump space conditioner OR an air-conditioner system with additional energy efficiency measures.

Expanded electric-readiness requirements for remodels, alterations, and additions.

Exceptions are provided for electrical panel limitations or oversized heating needs.See ordinance text for full exception language.

San Rafael EE

FlexPath


Additions/Alterations
: Projects of a building originally permitted for construction before 2011 that affects a floor area greater than 500 square feet of existing floor area and/or new floor shall install a set of measures to achieve a target score from a weighted menu of measures; which is based on building vintage.

See ordinance text for full exception language

Santa Cruz EE

Flex Path

Additions/Alterations:  Projects greater than 350 square feet of floor area shall install a set of measures to achieve a target score from a weighted menu of measures. Electric-readiness requirements for projects including gas/propane water heating systems.

See ordinance text for full exception language

This report was prepared for the California Statewide Codes & Standards Program. The program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®), and Southern California Edison Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission and in support of the California Energy Commission.

© 2025 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Edison.
All rights reserved, except that this document may be used, copied, and distributed without modification.

2025 Code Cycle - All-Electric Only Ordinances
Jurisdiction Ord. Type Adopted Date Single Family Multifamily Nonresidential Exceptions Ordinance

This report was prepared for the California Statewide Codes & Standards Program. The program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®), and Southern California Edison Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission and in support of the California Energy Commission.

© 2025 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Edison.
All rights reserved, except that this document may be used, copied, and distributed without modification.

2025 Code Cycle - Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinances
Jurisdiction Ord. Type Adopted Date Single Family, Duplexes, and Townhouses Multifamily Nonresidential - Office Nonresidential - Other Exceptions Ordinance
Encinitas EV

For each dwelling unit a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit  shall be installed. The branch circuit and associated overcurrent protective device shall be rated at 40 amperes minimum.

Additions/Alterations: Projects with permit valuation of greater than $500,000 shall provide at least 8% of the total number of parking spaces provided with Level 2 EVSE charging. These requirements shall apply to mixed occupancy buildings.

Additions/Alterations: Projects with permit valuation of greater than $500,000 shall provide at least 8% of the total number of parking spaces provided with Level 2 EVSE charging. These requirements shall apply to mixed occupancy buildings.

This report was prepared for the California Statewide Codes & Standards Program. The program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®), and Southern California Edison Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission and in support of the California Energy Commission.

© 2025 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Edison.
All rights reserved, except that this document may be used, copied, and distributed without modification.

2025 Code Cycle - Emissions Based Ordinances
Jurisdiction Ord. Type Adopted Date Single Family Multifamily Nonresidential Exceptions Ordinance

This report was prepared for the California Statewide Codes & Standards Program. The program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®), and Southern California Edison Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission and in support of the California Energy Commission.

© 2025 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Edison.
All rights reserved, except that this document may be used, copied, and distributed without modification.

2025 Code Cycle - Water Efficiency
Jurisdiction Ord. Type Adopted Date Single Family Multifamily Nonresidential Exceptions Ordinance
Encinitas Water

Newly Constructed single-family dwelling units shall be preplumbed for a graywater system constructed in accordance with Chapter 15 of the California Plumbing Code and include a connection for integration with a landscaping irrigation system.

A graywater system shall not be permitted where the soil at the project site is unable to accommodate the discharge of a graywater irrigation system.

This report was prepared for the California Statewide Codes & Standards Program. The program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®), and Southern California Edison Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission and in support of the California Energy Commission.

© 2025 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Edison.
All rights reserved, except that this document may be used, copied, and distributed without modification.

2025 Code Cycle - Embodied Carbon
Jurisdiction Ord. Type Adopted Date Single Family Multifamily Nonresidential Exceptions Ordinance

This report was prepared for the California Statewide Codes & Standards Program. The program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®), and Southern California Edison Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission and in support of the California Energy Commission.

© 2025 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Edison.
All rights reserved, except that this document may be used, copied, and distributed without modification.

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