CalGreen

About CALGreen - Title 24 Part 11 share

Link, Presentation

CBSC summary of the history and development of CALGreen, including current mandatory requirements and voluntary tiers.

AIA-CLF Embodied Carbon Toolkit for Architects share

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The AIA-CLF (American Institute of Architects - Carbon Leadership Forum) Toolkit provides architects an overview and the necessary steps to reduce embodied carbon in their projects.

Benefits of Managed Charging share

Fact Sheet

Rather than upgrade a building’s electrical systems, which can be impractical and expensive, an automatic load management system (ALMS) manages EV charging to reduce the electrical load, allowing it to be shared among several vehicles.

Building Decarbonization Practice Guide: A Zero Carbon Future for the Built Environment share

Guidebook, Link

A project of the William J. Worthen Foundation, this is an expert-created free compendium of practical, case study-based guidance; an up-to-date reference tool that design professionals (architects, engineers, contractors, and others) as well as developers, funders, and policymakers can apply now.

CA Governor's Office: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Guidebook share

Guidebook

California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development's Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Guidebook

CALeVIP - Document Library share

Fact Sheet, Guidebook, Link

California Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) Document Library includes application forms, implementation manuals and resource documents.

CALGreen Checklists (AIA California) share

Checklist / Worksheet, Link

Residential and Nonresidential checklists with the new embodied carbon updates effective July 1, 2024. Each zip file contains an editable CAD and print-ready PDF version of the checklist in 24×36 format.

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series (Part 2 of 4): Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment for Code Compliance share

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This session focuses on implementation of the Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (WBLCA) compliance pathway, covering basic practices, available tools and resources, and practical considerations for practitioners.

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series (Part 3 of 4): Implications of Material Procurement for Design Professionals share

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This session focuses on implementation of the Prescriptive pathway which relies on Environmental Product Declarations for materials and lowering embodied carbon through material selection and procurement. Discussion topics will include collaboration between design and construction teams, supply chain engagement, specifications, and practical examples.

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series (Part 4 of 4): Building Reuse for Decarbonization and Compliance share

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This installment focus on the building reuse compliance pathway for CALGreen’s embodied carbon mandatory measures going into effect July 1, 2024.

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