Is California 2028 Energy Code rulemaking in force?

Not yet. Its status is under review.

Which products does California 2028 Energy Code rulemaking affect?

California 2028 Energy Code rulemaking affects Commercial and utility energy storage systems and Solar PV.

2028 Energy Code rulemaking

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does California 2028 Energy Code rulemaking do? Studies updates to the Energy Code, which sets solar and battery requirements for new buildings. Proposed standards are planned for 2027 adoption and Jan 1, 2029 effect.

Facts

Kind: Code amendment
Status: Under review
Stage: Pending
Topics: Permitting
Products: Commercial and utility energy storage systems Solar PV
Source: California Energy Commission (opens in a new tab)
Citation: 2028 Energy Code rulemaking, Docket 25-BSTD-03 (Title 24, Part 6)

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition California is on. Each links to the record.

For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use