Energy Code Ace Resources

Overview

Resources Brought to You by Our Partners at Energy Code Ace

CALBO is pleased to spotlight Energy Code Ace as a valuable resource for California building department professionals. Developed by the California Statewide Codes & Standards Program and vetted by the California Energy Commission, Energy Code Ace is your one-stop shop for no-cost tools, training, and resources to support compliance with California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) and Appliance Standards (Title 20).

Whether you’re a plans examiner, inspector, or permit technician, you’ll find targeted support to help you prepare for the 2025 Energy Code, which takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Explore the links below to find resources specific to your role, get up to speed on the latest code updates, and access training to keep your team ahead of the curve.

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Prepare for the 2025 Energy Code Requirements

The 2025 Energy Code takes effect on January 1, 2026! Building departments will need to be aware of the upcoming changes so they can effectively enforce code requirements. To help, Energy Code Ace has created resources below to help inspectors and plans examiners prepare.

Nonresidential

Multifamily

Single-family

Additional Resources

To get a snapshot of all our 2025 resources available, check out the collection – click here. Also, subscribe to Energy Code Ace to get announcements for new resources for 2025. 

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Role Specific Tools, Training, and Resources

Within building departments, there are multiple roles supporting compliance, and Energy Code Ace has crafted offerings to cater to help you in your daily tasks. Click below to see what tool and resources are available for your specific role.

Building Inspectors

Resources

Tools

  • Reference Ace: A tool to help you quickly scroll through the Energy Code and quickly find sections to reference.
  • Image Ace: A tool that shows images and diagrams of correctly installed project scopes.
  • Product Finder Search: A tool to help you quickly identify Energy Code compliant products. 
  • Training Ace: Discover expert training on California’s Energy Code and Title 20 regulations. Designed for Building Inspectors, these courses cover essential compliance topics to support effective code enforcement. 

To view the full collection of offerings for building inspectors, click here. 

Plans Examiners

Resources

Tools

  • Reference Ace: A tool to help you quickly scroll through the Energy Code and quickly find sections to reference. 
  • Product Finder Search: A tool to help you quickly identify Energy Code compliant products.
  • Training Ace: Discover expert training on California’s Energy Code and Title 20 regulations. Designed for Plans Examiners these courses cover essential compliance topics to support effective code enforcement. 
  • Virtual Compliance Assistant: Share this tool with project teams to help them fill out required NRCC and NRCI forms and determine if their project is compliant before sending it to you.
  • Forms Ace: Share this tool with project teams to help them know which forms apply to their specific project.

To view the full collection of offerings for plans examiners, click here. 

Permit Technicians

Resources

Tools

  • Reference Ace: A tool to help you quickly scroll through the Energy Code and quickly find sections to reference. 
  • Training Ace: Discover expert training on California’s Energy Code and Title 20 regulations. Designed for Permit Technicians these courses cover essential compliance topics to support effective code enforcement. 
  • Virtual Compliance Assistant: Share this tool with project teams to help them fill out required NRCC and NRCI forms and determine if their project is compliant before sending it to you.
  • Forms Ace: Share this tool with project teams to help them know which forms apply to their specific project.

To view the full collection of offerings for permit technicians, click here. 

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Have even more questions?

Do you have a question you can’t find an answer to? We have Energy Code experts here to help! You can reach out to us any time with questions related to the Energy Code and get an answer within 48 hours. Simply create an account with Energy Code Ace – click here - and submit your question. 

 

 

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