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CA AB368

Bill

Status

Passed

10/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Ward

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of passive house energy efficiency standards across California's climate zones using metrics like long-term system cost

  • Mandates evaluation of the two passive house energy models currently required for passive house certification and comparison of passive house construction costs to existing Title 24 building standards

  • Requires the commission to submit a report to the Legislature with findings and recommendations by July 1, 2028

  • The reporting requirement expires on January 1, 2032

Legislative Description

Energy: building standards: passive house standards.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 145, Statutes of 2025.

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/9/2025
Energy, Utilities and Communications6/11/2025
Rules6/3/2025
Appropriations4/22/2025
Natural Resources4/3/2025
Utilities and Energy3/13/2025

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