Quick Guide to the 2022 Energy Code: Blog 2

There are a wide range of updates to the 2022 Energy Code; however, there are four categories of top priority for industry professionals and end-use stakeholders as California strengthens compliance standards: electric heat pump technology, electric-ready requirements, solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage standards, and strong ventilation standards.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1016/thumbnail.jp

Revolutionizing the Integration of Sustainability & Zero Net Energy in the San Diego Region

The San Diego County Regional Airport Airport Authority (Airport Authority) manages the day-to-day operations of the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and addresses the region’s long-term air transportation needs. SAN is also the busiest single-run commercial airport in the United States. To lessen SAN’s greenhouse gas emissions impact on local climate change vulnerabilities from the airport’s operations (i.e. minimizing energy usage), the Airport Authority has integrated sustainability across its social, environmental, and economic functions. In their commitment to sustainability, the Airport Authority is using the New Terminal 1 (New T1) project and zero-net energy (ZNE) Airline Support Facilities (ASF) as an opportunity for the Airport Authority to raise the profile of local climate leadership with an international impact, as well as sustain economic development and environmental stewardship for the San Diego region. Along with pursuing ZNE buildings, SAN’s climate reporting and planning efforts showcase how sustainable design and data-driven project planning can uplift the economic value, environmental stewardship, and regional community impact SAN and the Airport Authority contribute.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1023/thumbnail.jp

Sustainability & (Em)Powering Community Based Action in Chula Vista

The City of Chula Vista (Chula Vista / the City) has already begun to experience the localized impacts of climate change through record-breaking heat waves, droughts, and wildfires. In response to the impacts of climate change posing a threat to Chula Vista residents’ quality of life, the City declared a climate emergency in March 2022. This declaration advanced the City’s commitment to update its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction goals, strengthen existing efforts like the City Operations Sustainability Plan, and encourage new City-wide and voluntary actions by residents and businesses. The Chula Vista DIY Sustainable Home Toolkit (Toolkit) is a best practice example of how encouraging residents to participate in climate action through public education can be an effective tool for energy resilience and climate-smart water initiatives.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1021/thumbnail.jp

Understanding California\u27s 2022 Energy Code: Blog 1

When thinking about the built environment, it is easy to overlook the influence structures have on our communities\u27 quality of life. Buildings are relics of the past or symbols of modernity. They are tangible evidence of our society\u27s investment in people\u27s health, the environment and a resilient economy. Buildings play a crucial role over energy usage, urban heat impacts, and overall greenhouse gas emissions.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1015/thumbnail.jp

Electrifying Encinitas

Advancing the San Diego region’s resilience to climate change impacts within the nexus of social, environmental, and economic prosperity is a top priority for local planning and efforts. As the region continues to face impacts on quality of life from climate change, the City of Encinitas is taking action to respond by leading efforts of energy resilience with their recently passed Green Building Ordinance (Ordinance). The Ordinance requires all new residential and non-residential buildings constructed in Encinitas to be “all-electric” unless an exception applies. As the San Diego region moves towards decarbonizing, Encinitas is the first city to mandate building electrification for virtually all new construction - advancing local climate action planning and setting an example for others.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1020/thumbnail.jp

Why Reach Codes: Local Players Driving Statewide Building Standards

Reach codes are local energy ordinances that employ various technologies, strategies, and integrated systems that go above California Building Standards Code (CA Building Code, Title 24) standards and support greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts. A reach code is a mandated energy performance requirement for the built environment, typically incorporated as part of a city’s climate action plan, local hazard mitigation plan, or climate adaptation plan. Not only do reach codes help local jurisdictions remain in compliance with state mandates, they enable local climate leadership by signaling support for the future direction of state Building Code standards. This blog provides a high-level overview of reach code development, adoption, and implementation while identifying technological advancements and policy pathways that offer opportunities for reach codes to support high-performing buildings and broader socio-economic development.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1033/thumbnail.jp

CALGreen: California Green Building Standards Code: Blog 3

CALGreen encourages local governments to go beyond statewide Energy Code regulations to achieve greater building energy efficiency and cost savings, all while providing the necessary resources to do so. The currently enforced version of CALGreen is the 2019 CALGreen code. Mandates and voluntary provisions in the 2022 CALGreen update will go into effect January 1, 2023.¹ If both the 2022 Energy Code and 2022 CALGreen mandatory and voluntary standards were to be adopted statewide, the carbon reductions would be equivalent to removing 8,000 fuel-powered cars off the road for the first year and 24,000 fuel-powered cars by the third year.² This means that 2022 is a critical year for local jurisdictions throughout California and the San Diego region to inform, educate, and implement opportunities that maximize energy savings, greenhouse gas emission reductions, and public health benefits.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1019/thumbnail.jp

Dallas Challenge Final Report

The project is an analysis of Dallas Challenge’s current image through a stakeholder assessment. Following the assessment, we will provide strategies and tactics that Dallas Challenge can incorporate in order to successfully complete the rebranding process. This project is important to our client because they want to remain a competitive service provider in the Dallas--‐Fort Worth area. They want their image to portray their services and mission more accurately so that they can better serve at--‐risk youth. By providing rebranding strategies, Dallas Challenge stakeholders will have a more concrete perception of the client’s identity and the scope of their program services