T-24 & Net Zero Consulting

Andreasen Engineering specializes in energy efficiency and energy code services, leveraging extensive expertise in building engineering and operations. We merge theoretical energy performance concepts with practical solutions that yield significant returns on investment. Our solutions often result in operational efficiency savings ranging from 20% to 30% without requiring substantial capital investment.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) administers Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, which undergoes updates every three years. California boasts the most stringent energy code regulations in the nation, leading to lower energy consumption per square foot of building compared to the national average. Proper implementation of energy efficiency measures can significantly benefit owners financially.

Navigating the Title 24 Energy Code can be daunting due to its extensive requirements and the complexity of the compliance process.

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• Design Drawings: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Renewable Energy designs must align with specific code requirements. These measures need clear documentation to ensure accurate interpretation by City Officials, General Contractors, and Subcontractors.

• Title 24 Energy Modeling: Design systems must undergo State compliance modeling to meet the project's minimum energy budget. Various aspects such as building envelope, domestic hot water, and mechanical systems are considered, with limited allowances for efficiencies in lighting and plug loads.

• Compliance Paths: Title 24 Part 6 offers mandatory, prescriptive, and performance compliance paths. While mandatory measures must be met, the performance path provides the most flexibility and is commonly pursued for new construction projects.

• Field Compliance: Energy-consuming systems must undergo testing to ensure performance aligns with code requirements. HERS Testing, Building Commissioning, and Acceptance Testing are essential steps, failure to complete which could delay occupancy certificates or lead to warranty issues.

 

VCA Green offers services to review plans for Title 24 compliance, conduct energy modeling, and perform field compliance testing. Coordination with the design team is crucial, and developers and architects increasingly rely on Title 24 energy consultants to manage these intricacies. This collaboration allows the design team to focus on design aspects while ensuring energy systems align with compliance, cost considerations, and operational efficiency optimizations.

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Our primary climate contribution stems from our net zero consulting services, aiding clients in their transition towards net zero and enabling them to flourish in a low-carbon future. However, we also aim to set a precedent by mitigating the adverse climate effects of our own operations and supply chain. With the imperative to achieve global net zero emissions by 2050, we recognize the importance of swift action. Consequently, we have heightened our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets, pledging to halve our emissions intensity by 2025.