2026 Regional Energy Forum: Easing Energy Code Compliance

Energy Code compliance doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it takes coordination between everyone involved in designing, reviewing, building, and inspecting a project. In this Regional Energy Forum, we heard directly from an architect, plans examiner, builder, and inspector about the real-world challenges they encounter when navigating California’s Energy Code. From plan check corrections and difficult-to-read forms to last-minute field changes, limited inspection time, and equipment that doesn’t match the plans, we’ll explore where things break down and what each role wishes the others understood. Listen in to hear a candid conversation about practical ways to improve communication, coordination, and Energy Code compliance from plans through construction. You find the presentation slides and other on-demand training at our website: www.ccrren.org/codes