VCA Green

Green building consulting and commissioning. LEED, GreenPoint Rated, energy modeling and CALGreen compliance – full scope green building services.

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New Mandatory #HVAC Testing: What you Should Know! If you’re a #propertydeveloper, an #architect or #mechanicalsubcontractor, you should be aware that the landscape for #HVACequipment start-ups is about to change.

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The first letter in the acronym #LEED stands for #Leadership, and more fully, Leadership in #Energy and #Environmental Design.
Read our new article on Four Key Insights from #LEED Positive and The #FutureofLEED

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Four Things You Need to Know About #2022 #CaliforniaEnergyCode #Solar #PV Requirements

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Increasing Building Valuation with the #LEED for #ExistingBuildingsRatingSystem: Three Easy Ways to Reduce #OperationalWaste

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Shedding Light on #Solar #Commissioning (#Cx): How Quality Assurance for #RenewableEnergySystems Keeps Your Project’s Future Bright.

https://t.co/Hk9KPAfb7O

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#Virtual #LEED, #HERS & Cx #Inspections – Direct Cost & Safety Benefits for Modern #Construction.

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VCA Green's Principals Robyn Vettraino and Moe Fakih attended last week's #Climate #Resolve Coolest in #LA event at #Banc of #California Stadium. It was good to see friends in our industry and recognize leaders in our field. #vca #vcagreen
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The New Prescriptive Multifamily 2022 California Energy Code Fenestration Reference Standard: What is NAFS?

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With a new #codecycle around the corner, it’s worth looking into some surprises that await us before the rubber hits the road!

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Energy Assessments for existing buildings are a proven method to identify and implement Energy Conservation Measures. Here we discuss proactive steps that #owners and their facilities staff can take after an #EnergyAssessment to maintain energy efficiency. https://t.co/wozQSUb3Nt

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As the summer months are approaching, it’s important to perform routine inspections on your #HVAC and #lighting systems. As seasons change, building equipment functions also need to adapt. #buildingmaintenance https://t.co/37ycDbK8xm

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A domestic hot water system requires regular maintenance in order to save money and get quality heat production. Water heaters should be maintained to ensure proper water heater performance, prolonged useful life, and warranty coverage. #maintenance https://t.co/hgxnNo8Dtk

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States and utilities are offering incentives for installing #batterystorage and The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) also rewards projects for utilizing storage with onsite renewables for projects aiming at #LEED certification. #renewableenergy #solar https://t.co/HZCmyEEpiK

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An early #sustainability feasibility study can help #design teams assess #greenbuilding and #energy code impacts while aligning the owner’s requirements. Early studies can help a project avoid costly delays and scope creep leading to soft and hard costs. https://t.co/NACqm79yk8

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A simple #design be made complex and confusing when the introduction of #energyefficiency standards is brought into a design process. HERS Testing and Design Reviews are a simple yet effective way to improve energy measures before the building is occupied. https://t.co/euuRwmTvZS

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@Arch2030 and @AIACALIF recently published "2022 Zero Code for California". Zero Code is an ambitious roadmap for near #NetZero carbon emissions in new nonresidential and #multifamily buildings four stories and greater. https://t.co/EUCjDjiRQk

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Enterprise Green Communities 2020 is a recently published certification meant for #affordablehousing #providers and #developers with the goal to provide more affordable housing at a lower #environmental and #economic cost. #sustainability https://t.co/xHA12sGSyh

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@LADWP is launching a #sustainability #incentiveprogram: Zero By Design. This program is intended to incentivize #commercial and #multifamily #developers in the area to take the extra step towards a more sustainable future. https://t.co/kiHmDe2MK5

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This article discusses thermal bridging reduction techniques to help get you closer to reaching your actual #energyefficiency goals. #sustainability #greenbuilding https://t.co/ipOOvVmTdK

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The California #Energy Commission has been in discussion if California should maintain a flexible approach to allow for natural gas use in new buildings or encourage all-electric buildings. https://t.co/TmfkSHlg2g