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As an architectural designer specializing in sustainable design, pursuing the Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) certification was a deliberate step toward strengthening my technical foundation and aligning my design practice with California’s evolving energy code. The certification not only enhances my understanding of compliance requirements but also allows me to better assist design teams in integrating energy-efficient strategies from concept through construction. Each ener

Today I worked through a big batch of city comments on a small restaurant project. At first glance, it didn’t seem like much,  the...

Complying with California’s energy code involves addressing source energy and efficiency first, then applying flexibility with renewable...