Exciting news! AB 368, which directs the California Energy Commission to conduct a study on incorporating a Passive House pathway into the state’s Title 24 energy code, passed the Assembly unanimously with a 79–0 vote! Next stop: the Senate — and then on to the Governor’s desk.
The impending post-COVID era presents a unique opportunity to build less carbon-dependent economies in a way that addresses social, economic, health, and environmental challenges. Looking toward the future, policy makers must implement the plans, incentives, tools, and technologies needed to truly “build back better” and improve day-to-day life for all people. In doing so, the built environment must not be overlooked. Buildings are a critical piece of the transition to a lower-carbon…
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