California § 25402.17 - The commission shall evaluate the cost-effectiveness of passive house energy effi
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§ 25402.17. The commission shall evaluate the cost-effectiveness of passive house energy effi
(a) The commission shall evaluate the cost-effectiveness of passive house energy efficiency standards by California climate zone, using commission-adopted metrics such as long-term system cost. (b) The commission shall evaluate the use of the two passive house energy models currently required for passive house certification in its analysis and the cost-effectiveness of passive house construction compared to existing construction under Part 6 (commencing with Section 100.0) of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. (c) The evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of passive house construction conducted by the commission pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 25402. (d) (1) On or before July 1, 2028, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature documenting its findings and recommendations. (2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under this subdivision is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) The report to be submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
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