{"id":72615,"date":"2022-10-13T09:16:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T09:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theelectricityhub.com\/?p=72615"},"modified":"2022-10-13T09:16:20","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T09:16:20","slug":"usa-california-takes-huge-steps-to-decarbonize-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theelectricityhub.com\/usa-california-takes-huge-steps-to-decarbonize-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"USA: California Takes Huge Steps to Decarbonize Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CEC updated the energy code to provide $1.5 billion in environmental benefits over the next 30 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This update includes solar and storage systems as the performance standards baseline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The California 2022 Energy Code for newly constructed and renovated buildings blazes a trail for states and local governments seeking to decarbonize the building sector aggressively, feasibly, and cost-effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The updated code, adopted by the California Energy Commission (CEC) in August 2022, encourages electric heat pumps, establishes electric-ready requirements for new homes, and strengthens ventilation standards. 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