Multifamily Overview of 2025 Energy Code Updates

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EVENT DETAILS

We will review the 2025 Energy Code Mandatory and Prescriptive requirements for multi-family envelope, mechanical, photovoltaic and heated pool and spa requirements. In addition, we will review the new electric-ready and performance compliance metrics introduced in the 2025 Energy Code.

This event will be virtual over ZOOM. All registrants will be sent a ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.

SPEAKER

Nick Brown – Owner and President, Build Smart Group

Nick Brown is President of Build Smart, an independent energy consultancy specializing in California energy modeling, energy code, and building performance that supports builders and architects in designing energy-efficient buildings. Nick is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) for residential and an Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) for nonresidential construction by the California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC). He is a Subject Matter Expert on the Energy Code Ace statewide education team and teaches classes for Southern California Edison on Net Zero Design, All-electric Homes, Heat Pumps, and Selling Clean Energy Homes. As part of a CalSEED team, Nick is currently researching phase change material applications in HVAC systems. Nick was elected to the Board of Directors of CABEC beginning in 2018. He holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA in Manufacturing from the University of Michigan. He remodeled his own home in 2014 in a deep energy retrofit and has written and presented extensively on Net Zero buildings, high-performance walls, and energy efficient building. Prior to starting Build Smart, he served as President of Merlex Stucco for 15 years, a $15 million Southern California stucco manufacturer.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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Participants will be able to state the implementation timeline for the 2025 California Energy Code and explain its relevance to multi-family residential projects.

Participants will be able to describe the updated Mandatory and Prescriptive requirements for the building envelope, mechanical systems, and renewable energy measures in multi-family projects, and assess their impact on occupant health, safety, and environmental performance.

Participants will be able to identify the 2025 Energy Code updates specific to multi-family heated pool and spa systems, including energy efficiency and safety-related provisions.

Participants will be able to explain the new electric-ready and performance compliance metrics introduced in the 2025 Energy Code, and evaluate how they support sustainable, safe, and resilient residential design.

Participants will be able to access and apply available tools, training, and resources to support compliance with the 2025 Energy Code while advancing health, safety, and welfare objectives in multi-family residential practice.

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