Khalifeh & Associates offers Title 24 Energy Calculation Services. This article explains the impact of Title 24 for non-residential buildings in California.

1. The Impact of Title 24
Title 24 controls the design and construction of non-residential buildings and associates
facilities that are located within California. Title 24 is just one part of the California Code of
Regulations which contains requirements for buildings. These codes are updated every three
years to reflect technological changes. This article will examine the impact that Title 24 has
on non-residential buildings within the state of California.
 Everyone Within the Specified Category Must Comply. All cities and counties
located within California must comply with this regulation. As a result, Title 24
extends to and reaches many companies that others might not believe are responsible
for incorporating such changes.
 Reduced Impact on the Environment. The California Energy Commission reports
that compliance with Title 24 will result in 200 saved million gallons of water per
year in addition to 170,500 of greenhouse gas emissions avoided per year. Title 24 is
expected to have a profoundly positive impact on the environment. The California
Energy Commission has called for a 60% to 80% statewide reduction in electrical
consumption by 2020, and compliance with Title 24 is likely to help California reach
these standards. The goal of Title 24 is for every non-residential building in California
to have zero net energy, which means that that building’s energy consumption is equal
to or less than the energy produced. Zero net energy is expected to go a long way in
helping the environment.
 Technological Advantages. Title 24 introduces many technological innovations to
non-residential buildings located within California. Perhaps the most substantial
technological effect that Title 24 has is the introduction of sensors including photo
and occupancy in addition to multi-level lighting controls. These various
technological advantages will have a profound impact on the technological aspects of
many buildings located within the state of California.
 The Rest of the Real Estate Business Is Likely to Follow. Title 24 will likely also
impact the rest of the commercial real estate industry because the regulations
established by Title 24 mark the standard for highly efficient and effective building
lighting throughout the country. With the environmental effect created by Title 24
buildings, many buildings in California will likely follow suit. California legislature

2. might even make all buildings follow these regulations in order to save water and
reduce greenhouse emissions.
 Price. Perhaps the most immediate impact of Title 24 is that compliance Title 24
greatly reduces energy bills. Title 24 goes a long way towards eliminating inefficient
appliances and practices.
 Environmental Benefits to the Entire United States. As other states look towards
California’s environmental standards and regulations, which are frequently seen as
trendsetters in the United States, it is likely that other countries will begin to
implement California’s Title 24 standards which will result in saved water, reduced
prices, reduced greenhouse emissions, and all of the other above mentioned benefits.
As one of the leading consulting firms in Los Angeles, Khalifeh & Associates offer
Residential & Commercial Title 24 Energy Calculation Services to homeowners,
architects, designers, and builders. After reviewing your facility’s design, we ensure that
energy calculations are taken accurately and efficiently to ensure compliance with the energy
standards. For further information, inquiries or to schedule a consultation please contact
Khalifeh & Associates at 310.305.1555 or visit www.KhalifehAssociates.com.