2025 California Commercial Energy Code
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What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 10-15 minutes before start time.
Friday, August 21, 2026
8:30 am – 4:00 pm PDT
Agenda:
Presented by Stanislava Dobreva
Development and Enforcement of the 2026 California Energy Conservation Code
- Construction code
- History of the IECC in California
- Adoption and enforcement timeline
- Recent code amendments
- Highlights of changes to code
Scope and Administration
- Buildings covered under this code
- Administration and applicability
- Construction documents
- Inspections
- Third party inspections
- Definitions
Break
General Requirements
- Climate zones
- Design conditions
- Materials, systems and equipment
Lunch
Commercial Energy Efficiency
- General requirements
- Compliance path
- ASHRAE 90.1
- Building and thermal envelope requirements
- Building mechanical systems
- Service water heating
- Lighting, electrical power, and renewable energy systems
- Additional efficiency, renewable load management requirements
- Simulated building performance
- Maintenance information & system commissioning
- Calculation of HVAC total system performance ratio
Electrification
- Energy law timeline
- What is allowed
- What is required
- Exceptions/exemptions
Break
Existing Buildings
- General
- Historic buildings
- Change in space conditioning
- Additions
- Alterations
- Repairs
- Change of occupancy or use
Reference Standards and Appendices
Review and Discussion
- Review all topics
- Discussion
- Where do we go from here
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 Hour Learning Opportunity
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Energy)
This webinar offers a 6.5-hour learning opportunity for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in California. Engineers in California are not subject to mandatory continuing education requirements. This webinar may qualify for continuing education credits in other states; verify with specific state rules to determine eligibility.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
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Speakers
Stanislava Dobreva
Project Manager, in Los Angeles, CAMs. Dobreva is a dedicated project manager with a successful track record in the construction industry. Currently based in Los Angeles, her experience encompasses a diverse range of projects in commercial real estate, luxury living, and biotech/life sciences, featuring budgets that span from $15 million to $300 million in states such as Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and Florida. She specializes in project management, cost management and construction consulting. Ms. Dobreva diligently engages in all project phases, from design to construction management, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes while building strong relationships with her clients. Passionate about purposeful design and the use of natural elements, she continually seeks innovative ways to add value to projects and spaces creatively, showcasing her dedication to both her professional and personal interests.
AIA Info
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HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: 2025 California Commercial Energy Code
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course provides a comprehensive review of the 2025 California Energy Code, focusing on how its requirements affect the design, documentation, and construction of commercial buildings. Instruction examines compliance pathways, building envelope and system requirements, electrification provisions, and the treatment of existing buildings so professionals can confidently apply the code in practice.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain the structure, scope, and enforcement process of the 2025 California Energy Code, including recent amendments and adoption timelines.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to apply commercial energy-efficiency requirements for building envelopes, mechanical systems, service water heating, lighting, electrical power, and renewable energy systems.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to evaluate available compliance paths and determine appropriate documentation and commissioning requirements.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to assess how the code addresses electrification and existing buildings, including additions, alterations, changes of use, and historic structures.
LUs: 6.5
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 07/07/2029
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