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About Energy Code Coach
Equip your students for a career in clean energy.
Our program makes it easy for building departments and professionals to increase energy code knowledge and compliance in San Diego County. Through self-serve resources, one-on-one coaching and advanced training, we help you save time and build better.
What You Get with Energy Code Coach
- Free Energy Code Training
Get the resources you need to strengthen your energy code knowledge and improve compliance.
- A Coach Every Step of the Way
- Tools & Templates
Access checklists, compliance guides and ready-to-use resources for your projects.
- Fewer Inspection Delays
Build it right the first time to reduce rework and failed inspections.
How It Works
Request support
Tell us what kind of support you’re looking for.
Connect
We’ll reach out within three business days to understand your needs and discuss next steps.
Get customized support
Receive resources, training and/or coaching with ongoing support tailored to your needs.
Receive ongoing support tailored to your needs.
Who It's For
We offer stipends and support to help educators and students participate. Priority is given to schools designated as Title I.
We’re looking for codes and standards professionals ready to build better in San Diego County. Let’s connect if you are a:
- Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) staff member
- Building owner
- Facility manager
- Contractor or architect
- Energy performance professional
How to Get Started
Request support so we can help you increase energy code knowledge and compliance in San Diego County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resources and support are available?
Participants gain access to a variety of resources, including information on code compliance, energy code coach support, permitting best practices and technical support for advanced energy code adoption and implementation.
Who can use Energy Code Coach services and what do they provide?
Energy code coaches are available to jurisdiction building departments and codes and standards stakeholders to answer questions regarding Title 24, Parts 6 and 11, as well as provide in-person support and training sessions.
What kind of technical support is available for advanced energy code adoption?
Technical support for adoption and implementation is available to jurisdictions interested in exploring advanced energy codes, such as reach codes and building performance standards. Energy code coaches assist with code development, building and permit analysis, stakeholder engagement, presentations to council, submissions to the California Energy Commission (CEC) and Building Standards Commission (BSC), and overall implementation.
What are reach codes and why are they important?
Reach codes are local ordinances adopted by the local government that exceed and enhance the state’s green building standards. Adopting reach codes can make a meaningful difference by helping to:
- Improve the cost effectiveness and energy performance of buildings
- Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and pollutants as well as improve indoor air quality
- Reduce energy use and improve grid resiliency
- Allow local governments to be leaders in climate solutions
- Fulfill local climate action plan or other policy goals
- Prepare the local market and increase regional energy resilience
