Solar, Battery Zero Net Carbon Design for All Building Types | Energy Code Ace –> POSTPONED

By Passive House California , August 10, 2026 - News, Webinar

2025 Code Breaker: Single-family Overview of Energy Code Changes | Energy Code Ace We will review the 2025 Energy Code Mandatory and Prescriptive requirements for single-family envelope, mechanical, photovoltaic, and heated pool and spa requirements. In addition, we will review the new electric-ready and performance compliance metrics introduced in the 2025 Energy Code. Learning objectives: State (or identify) when the 2025 Energy Code requirements go into effect Describe the 2025…

CA Green Building Awards Nominations Now Open | USGBC-CA

By Passive House California , August 4, 2026 - Award|Competition, Featured Articles, News

Submit and showcase your California Passive House project ! USGBC California's Green Building Awards recognize your project team’s commitment and leadership in creating a more sustainable built environment for all!  The Awards are merit-based, selecting projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainable strategies, and exemplary performance in the field of sustainability, occupant health, and community engagement. The California Green Building Awards are open to both built and planned (unbuilt) projects that showcase…

Solar, Battery Zero Net Carbon Design for All Building Types | Energy Code Ace

By Passive House California , July 15, 2026 - News, Webinar

2025 Code Breaker: Solar, Battery Zero Net Carbon Design for All Building Types | Energy Code Ace Join us for this one-hour presentation to review the 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code) requirements that support the goals of a Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) project. We will review updated requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS), domestic hot water…

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) | Energy Code Ace

By Passive House California , July 15, 2026 - News, Webinar

2025 Code Breaker: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) | Energy Code Ace This hour-long virtual course focuses requirements on the 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code or Title 24 Part 6) for accessory dwelling units (ADU). We will discuss how to identify the ADU type and its impact on Energy Code requirements for envelope, mechanical, photovoltaics (PV), battery energy storage system or battery readiness, and ECC (formerly known as…

Electrification- Fact vs. Fiction | Energy Code Ace

By Passive House California , July 10, 2026 - Uncategorized

“This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transportation electrification. We will explore life cycle costs associated with transitioning to electrified buildings, discuss the evolving electric grid, highlight efficient technologies such as heat pumps and electric vehicles, and evaluate environmental impacts relative to fossil-based technologies. Through interactive discussions and evidence-based insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the benefits associated with building electrification, enabling them to make better…

Climate Positive Award (AIA) for Los Angeles Passive House

By Passive House California , June 21, 2026 - Featured Articles, Member News, News

June 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) proudly announced the winners of the 2026 Residential Architecture Awards, celebrating the program's 10th anniversary and recognizing excellence in residential design. More than 110 submissions were reviewed by an esteemed jury representing architecture, sustainability, and design leadership. "Residential architecture is where innovation becomes deeply personal. Every home represents an opportunity to improve quality of life, strengthen…

PHCA Community Meeting | Complexities in Selecting Passive House Windows

By Passive House California , June 16, 2026 - Community Meeting, Featured Articles

The California energy code has very simple requirements that windows have to meet in order for a project to comply with the energy code. Certified Passive House buildings, on the other hand, have a much more nuanced approach to analyzing and specifying windows. This can present some difficulties for designers, architects, energy modelers, and builders. This presentation aims to demystify these requirements and provide clear guidance as to the best…

29th International Passive House Conference | Call for Papers

By Passive House California , June 10, 2026 - Conference, News

The Call for Papers is open: Submit your abstracts until 31 August to become a speaker at the 29th International Passive House Conference! In line with this year's conference motto "Energy efficiency unites" we want to demonstrate that high energy efficiency is crucial for a successful, socially equitable energy transition that unites people instead of dividing them. Plus, energy-efficient buildings combine much more: We are particularly interested in projects that:…

PHCA Community Meeting | Passive House x Fire Hardened

By Passive House California , May 4, 2026 - Community Meeting, Featured Articles

The building industry is conducting two parallel conversations—Passive House and fire hardening, using different vocabularies to describe a fundamentally shared ethos. This talk argues that airtight envelopes, sealed penetrations, and continuous insulation architects have long detailed for Passive House performance are simultaneously accomplishing the work of fire hardening. Drawing on a retrofit underway in Pacific Palisades during the January 2025 fires and on new-construction prototypes developed for Altadena rebuilds, Marcos…

PHCA Community Meeting | Hidden Impacts of Plastic Building Products

By Passive House California , May 2, 2026 - Community Meeting, Featured Articles

Plastics are almost entirely derived from fossil fuels and generate pollution throughout their life cycle, including greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, toxic chemicals and microplastics that impact human health and the environment, and waste that lasts for centuries on land and in waterways. Many individuals and organizations are becoming increasingly concerned about plastic pollution, but most people don’t realize that the building and construction sector is the second…

PHCA Community Meeting | Rebuilding Incentives for Sustainable Electric Homes: How this new program works with homeowners and builders to help those who need it most

By Passive House California , March 20, 2026 - Community Meeting, Featured Articles, News

Passive House California has a new partner in our effort to create a carbon-neutral, all renewable energy future! RISE Homes is a program mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission and funded by the state’s six investor-owned electric utilities to incentivize all-electric home rebuilding after natural disasters. Join us for our next Community Meeting, Tuesday, April 21st from noon-1 p.m. to learn about RISE Homes, a $50 million program designed to…

Up to $45,000 ($30,000) Incentive for All-Electric Certified Passive House Homes in California

By Passive House California , March 13, 2026 - Featured Articles, News, Press Release

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has announced a new opportunity for homeowners rebuilding after wildfires and other natural disasters. Through the Rebuilding Incentives for Sustainable Electric Homes (RISE Homes) program, eligible Californians can receive financial assistance when reconstructing all-electric homes. Homeowners can qualify for incentives—up to $45,000—if the new home is designed and certified as a Passive House. A Passive House Standard follows rigorous design principles that dramatically improve energy performance. By combining a…