Useful Links For Residential Construction
California Energy Commission (CEC) — The 2005 Title 24 Standards
http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/
Select 2005 Standards, Select Residential manual or Non Residential manual.
Energy Efficiency Hotline: 1-800-772-3300 (California only)
EPA ENERGY STAR® New Homes Program
The ENERGY STAR® New Homes Program is nationwide.
http://www.energystar.gov/homes
or call 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937)
CalCERT™, California Certified Energy Rating and Testing Services
CalCERT is a CEC approved HERS Provider.
http://www.calcerts.com
or call 1-916-985-3400
CHEERS®, The California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services
CHEERS is a CEC approved HERS Provider.
http://www.CHEERS.org
or call 1-800-4-CHEERS (1-800-424-3377)
CBPCA, The California Building Performance Contractor Association
CBPCA is a CEC approved HERS Provider.
http://www.cbpca.org
or call 1-888-352-2722
California Green Builder (CGB)
The Building Industry Institute (BII) established CGB's requirements for new homes for significant improvements in energy efficiency, water and wood conservation, indoor air quality and comfort, and on-site waste diversion.
http://www.cagreenbuilder.org
New Solar Homes Partnership
The California Energy Commission funds solar electricity systems on NEW homes.
http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/nshp/
California Solar Initiative
The California Public Utilities Commission funds solar electricity systems on businesses and EXISTING homes.
http://www.sce.com/csi
Build It Green
A professional non-profit membership organization promoting healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California.
http://www.builditgreen.org
U.S. Green Buildings Council (USGBC)
The USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
http://www.usgbc.org
or call 1-800-340-8912