Why Our Title 24 Reports Get Approved
Professional energy modeling since 2016. Title 24 and ASHRAE 90.1 compliance. CF1R documentation prepared with state-approved software and supported through plan review.
Residential, multifamily, additions, and alterations supported statewide.
Residential, multifamily, additions, and alterations supported statewide.
California 2025 Title 24 energy compliance is a mandatory requirement for residential projects seeking building permits across the state. If you are applying for a building permit in California, you must submit a Title 24 energy compliance report. We prepare permit-ready CF1R documentation using state-approved energy modeling software so your project passes plan check without delays or resubmittals.
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We provide professional California Title 24 energy compliance services for single-family homes, multifamily residential projects, and select commercial buildings, including new construction, additions, and alterations. Our work focuses on performance-based compliance, allowing design flexibility while meeting the requirements of the California Energy Code across different building types.
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Deliverables include complete CF1R documentation and permit-ready compliance reports prepared for submission to California jurisdictions and HERS providers when required. We support projects statewide with accurate modeling, clear documentation, and fast turnaround.
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What Is Title 24 Energy Compliance in California?
Title 24 Part 6 is California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standard and a core component of the California Energy Code. It establishes mandatory minimum energy performance requirements for residential and nonresidential buildings to reduce energy consumption and improve overall building efficiency. Compliance with 2025 Title 24 must be demonstrated through approved documentation before a building permit can be issued.
Title 24 energy compliance is required for new construction, additions, and qualifying alterations to single-family homes, multifamily residential buildings, and applicable commercial projects throughout California. Local building departments enforce these requirements as part of the permit review process, and projects that do not meet Title 24 standards are not approved to proceed.
Compliance can be demonstrated using prescriptive or performance-based methods. The performance approach uses energy modeling to evaluate the building as a complete system, allowing greater design flexibility while meeting the requirements of the California Energy Code. Title 24 documentation, including CF1R forms, must be accurate, complete, and aligned with approved compliance software to avoid permit delays.
Title 24 Energy Compliance Process
A Clear, Low-Risk Path to Permit-Ready Compliance
Projects start at $375 with a 35% initial payment
Our process is designed to reduce uncertainty, avoid permit delays, and give you clarity before full commitment. You remain in control at every stage.
- Initiate by email. Contact us with basic project information. We confirm scope and apply the 35% deposit toward the full fee.
- Share plans and project address. Architectural drawings and the full site address allow us to prepare an accurate, jurisdiction-specific compliance model.
- Receive permit-ready compliance reports. We complete the energy modeling, prepare CF1R documentation, and upload the reports to CHEERS when required.
- Built-in protection. If revisions are required due to compliance interpretation or review comments related to our scope, we address them without additional modeling fees.
Frequently Asked Questions About California Title 24 Energy Compliance
What is Title 24 energy compliance in California?
Title 24 Part 6 is California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standard that regulates energy use in residential and nonresidential buildings. It establishes minimum efficiency requirements that must be demonstrated through approved compliance documentation before a building permit can be issued.
Which projects require Title 24 compliance?
Title 24 compliance is required for new construction, additions, and certain alterations for single-family homes, multifamily residential buildings, and applicable commercial projects throughout California.
What is the difference between prescriptive and performance compliance?
The prescriptive approach follows fixed energy efficiency requirements, while the performance approach uses energy modeling to demonstrate compliance based on overall building performance. Performance compliance allows greater design flexibility and is commonly used for custom homes and complex projects.
What documents are included in a 2025 Title 24 compliance report?
Deliverables typically include CF1R compliance forms and supporting documentation generated using approved compliance software. These documents are prepared for submission to local California building departments and, when required, coordination with HERS providers.
How long does Title 24 approval take?
Turnaround time depends on project complexity and the completeness of architectural and mechanical plans. Most residential projects can be completed within a few business days once all required inputs are received.
Do all California cities require Title 24 compliance?
Yes. Title 24 is a statewide requirement under the California Energy Code. All local jurisdictions enforce Title 24 compliance as part of the building permit review process.
Bonus analysis included: Daylight Harvesting SimulationThe advantages of natural light on productivity and happiness is recognized by the occupants, but it is not always consider in the design process as a measure to reduce electricity consumption. Advanced daylight modeling and energy calculations are required to demonstrate/optimize a design to reach its potential. Our team of experts use the building 3D model to evaluate the dynamic daylight capacity (SDa) while reducing glare (ASE) and solar radiation in summer. Our team of professionals use the ONLY Title-24 approved compliance software that can account for daylight harvesting energy savings: IESVE.
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Code Compliance RequirementsNew applications, submitted in 2026, 2027, 2028, must demonstrate compliance with
2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Applications, submitted in 2023/2024/2025, can demonstrate compliance with 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Applications, submitted in 2020/2021/2022, can demonstrate compliance with 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Applications, submitted in 2017/2018/2019, can demonstrate compliance with 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards |
