New construction · Santa Monica
How do Title 24 and CALGreen affect new construction in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica is in California Energy Code Climate Zone 6. Title 24 sets the envelope, HVAC, and renewable requirements; CALGreen sets the green-building baseline. Both are enforced by City of Santa Monica Building & Safety at plan check and inspection.
What changes the answer in Santa Monica.
Climate Zone 6 (coastal). Title 24 Part 6 with PV and battery readiness; envelope can be lighter than inland zones but glazing area matters. Santa Monica historically goes beyond CALGreen baseline — verify current reach code (electrification, EV charging) at intake.
- Climate Zone 6 compliance pathway
- Climate Zone 6 (coastal). Title 24 Part 6 with PV and battery readiness; envelope can be lighter than inland zones but glazing area matters.
- Santa Monica historically goes beyond CALGreen baseline — verify current reach code (electrification, EV charging) at intake.
- Excellent solar resource; marine layer reduces summer peak slightly but annual yield strong.
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 Santa Monica Building & Safety
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