Energy: building standards: passive house standards.
- Requires evaluation of passive house energy standards across California climate zones by December 2026.
- Mandates analysis of two passive house certification models compared to existing construction standards.
- Establishes requirement for state energy commission to submit findings and recommendations to Legislature.
Assembly Member Ward, joined by Assembly Members Boerner and Schultz, proposes requiring the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of passive house energy efficiency standards across California's climate zones. The evaluation would examine the cost-effectiveness of these standards using commission-adopted metrics, including long-term system costs.
The commission would analyze two existing passive house energy models currently required for certification, comparing their cost-effectiveness to conventional construction methods under current building standards. This assessment aims to provide data on how passive house approaches perform economically across California's varied climate regions. The commission must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by December 31, 2026, with the reporting requirement sunsetting on January 1, 2029.
The measure builds upon existing law that tasks the commission with establishing building design and construction standards for new residential and nonresidential buildings, including requirements for lighting, insulation, and climate control systems. These standards currently aim to reduce unnecessary energy consumption through various building requirements.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tasha Boerner HorvathD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Chris WardD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 15 | PASS |
- Requires evaluation of passive house energy standards across California climate zones by December 2026.
- Mandates analysis of two passive house certification models compared to existing construction standards.
- Establishes requirement for state energy commission to submit findings and recommendations to Legislature.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Ward, joined by Assembly Members Boerner and Schultz, proposes requiring the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of passive house energy efficiency standards across California's climate zones. The evaluation would examine the cost-effectiveness of these standards using commission-adopted metrics, including long-term system costs.
The commission would analyze two existing passive house energy models currently required for certification, comparing their cost-effectiveness to conventional construction methods under current building standards. This assessment aims to provide data on how passive house approaches perform economically across California's varied climate regions. The commission must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by December 31, 2026, with the reporting requirement sunsetting on January 1, 2029.
The measure builds upon existing law that tasks the commission with establishing building design and construction standards for new residential and nonresidential buildings, including requirements for lighting, insulation, and climate control systems. These standards currently aim to reduce unnecessary energy consumption through various building requirements.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 15 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tasha Boerner HorvathD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Chris WardD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |