2025 Code Breaker: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) | Energy Code Ace

By Passive House California , July 14, 2026 -

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 HERS) measures. We will also review how the compliance metrics differ…

Multifamily Passive House Design (presented by PG&E)

By Passive House California , October 24, 2024 -

Passive House delivers healthy, quiet, and comfortable homes in durable buildings. Passive House also provides a baseline on which teams can craft resilient buildings capable of sheltering residents from storms and heat waves to come. In this course, we'll cover a range of issues that go into planning, designing, and constructing affordable Passive House multifamily buildings.  It's a comprehensive overview, diving into key details, and demystifying the strategies for success.…