New construction · San Diego
How do Title 24 and CALGreen affect new construction in San Diego?
San Diego is in California Energy Code Climate Zone 7. Title 24 sets the envelope, HVAC, and renewable requirements; CALGreen sets the green-building baseline. Both are enforced by City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD) at plan check and inspection.
What changes the answer in San Diego.
Climate Zone 7 (coastal SD). Title 24 Part 6 with PV. CALGreen Part 11 applies; San Diego has adopted electrification reach codes for some new construction — verify scope.
- Climate Zone 7 compliance pathway
- Climate Zone 7 (coastal SD). Title 24 Part 6 with PV.
- CALGreen Part 11 applies; San Diego has adopted electrification reach codes for some new construction — verify scope.
- Excellent solar resource (~5.5+ kWh/m²/day).
Source-backed note
Title 24 Part 6 (energy) and CALGreen are state-mandated baselines; local ordinances frequently add reach-code amendments such as all-electric requirements.
Reference: California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) — California Energy Commission
Local authority: City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD)
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