Title 24 Information — Training, Education & Certification
— Begin Learning About Title 24 —
A qualified Title 24 Consultant needs to have a strong foundational understanding of the current California Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The manuals outlining the Residential and Nonresidential Standards can be downloaded and printed from http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2005standards/index.html (500-700 pages).Alternatively, they can be ordered for about $20 per manual set from the California Energy Commission by calling 916-654-5200. Ask for the 2005 Building Energy Efficiency Standards - Residential and/or Nonresidential Compliance Manual(s).
After becoming familiar with the 2005 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, you'll need to enhance your understanding of the Standards by attending seminars and classes about a variety of Title 24 topics. These are offered throughout California at various times during the year. Visit the links under "Title 24 Training & Education", below. The California Energy Commission has produced a series of videos that are helpful, as well. See "Title 24 Tutorial Videos", below, for more information.
— Title 24 Training & Education —
- Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E)
- Pacific Energy Center
- Energy Training Center
- SoCalGas Energy Resource Center (Downey)
- Southern California Edison (SCE)
- San Diego Gas & Electric
- California Energy Commission (CEC)
- Center for Sustainable Energy
- Your local community college
— Title 24 Software —
Other links of interest: Title 24 Compliance Software Vendors
— Title 24 Tutorial Videos —
Video topics currently include:
- Plan Checking and Inspection
- CHEERS (California Home Energy Efficiency Rating System)
- Exhaust Ventilation Systems
- Housewrap/Window Flashing
- Fenestration (glazing)
- HVAC
- Cool Roofs
- Radiant Barriers
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
- Insulation (cellulose, fiberglass, spray foam)
— Title 24 Certified Energy Plans Examiner (CEPE) Certification —
Certification as a CEPE demonstrates your understanding of the compliance requirements set forth in California's Energy Efficiency Standards. It assures potential clients of your ability to proficiently perform Title 24 calculations and documentation.This Certification is achieved by passing an open manual exam. The compliance manuals and the training manual handed out at the training may be brought in to the exam, which consists of 60 questions, 75% of which must be answered correctly to receive your CEPE Certification.
Exams (show link to dates) are given in Residential and/or Nonresidential categories, on separate days.
Training sessions (show link to dates) are offered a few weeks prior to the exams to provide you opportunity to refresh your understanding of the Energy Code, ask questions you have, and generally, prepare for the 4 ½ hour exam. Training is a full day event, and is available in-person, and by "webcast", for those who don't wish to drive, and have access to high speed internet connections. Download a registration form here.
2008 CEPE Training Registration Form (PDF download)
