New construction · San Jose
How do Title 24 and CALGreen affect new construction in San Jose?
San Jose is in California Energy Code Climate Zone 4. Title 24 sets the envelope, HVAC, and renewable requirements; CALGreen sets the green-building baseline. Both are enforced by City of San José Planning, Building & Code Enforcement (PBCE) — Building Division at plan check and inspection.
What changes the answer in San Jose.
Climate Zone 4. Title 24 Part 6 with PV; San José adopted an all-electric reach code for new construction with limited exceptions — verify current scope. CALGreen Part 11 applies plus city green-building requirements.
- Climate Zone 4 compliance pathway
- Climate Zone 4. Title 24 Part 6 with PV; San José adopted an all-electric reach code for new construction with limited exceptions — verify current scope.
- CALGreen Part 11 applies plus city green-building requirements.
- 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 José Planning, Building & Code Enforcement (PBCE) — Building Division
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