California Local Energy Codes

As part of the Statewide Codes & Standards Program, the Reach Codes Subprogram helps cities and counties leverage their unique authority to adopt ordinances that require increased efficiency and performance beyond the state's minimum requirements. In addition to differentiating the jurisdiction as an efficiency leader, local energy ordinances accelerate the adoption of new equipment, technologies, code compliance, and energy-savings strategies to help pave the way for future code cycles. The Reach Codes Subprogram, implemented by PG&E, SDG&E, and SCE, responds directly to California's policy goal to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.