Resources

upcoming events

Webinars on High-Performance Building

  • Zero Net Carbon Design Series (5 Parts) - Tuesday, May 23rd 2023; Tuesday, June 20th 2023; Tuesday July 18th 2023; August 31st 2023; and September 19th 2023 each from 12:00pm-1:15pm

    • Register for this upcoming Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) Series that will begin with the background and an overview of carbon in the building industry, then focus content on energy performance and renewable energy, water-savings as energy-savings, embodied carbon, and finally regenerative design. The courses have been developed to fulfill the new California requirement for architects to have five hours of ZNCD education as part of their license renewal. Although created with architects in mind, the content is broadly applicable across the building industry. Instructed by Andy Pease, Jennifer Rennick, Michelle Zimney, Tatiana Soglin, and Soham Patel, In Balance Green Consulting.

  • Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapter Series - CalGreen Overview and 2022 Changes - Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, 2:00pm-3:00pm

    • Register for this upcoming course developed for Central Coast and Ventura Region International Code Council (ICC) Members, this course provides an overview of the California Green Building Standards (CalGreen) and will review changes in the 2022 code. We’ll provide examples of implementation and highlight key strategies for a smooth plan review and acceptance process. This is the sixth and final course in a series of 2022 Energy Code classes developed for the Central Coast and Ventura ICC Chapters. Instructed by Andy Pease and Jennifer Rennick, In Balance Green Consulting.


RECENT EVENTS

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CODE COMPLIANCE
 


CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (CAL GREEN)

CAL Green has been in effect since January 2011, and the current 2022 standard went into effect January 1, 2023. View the code section-by-section or to purchase the document.

Visit the CalGreen website →

SAN LUIS OBISPO GREEN BUILDING ORDINANCE (GBO)

The County GBO took effect January 2013. In the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County, new homes greater than 2,500 SF must earn a 3rd-party green building certification using either GreenPoint Rated or LEED for Homes. Additional measures apply.

Visit the SLO County GBO website →


GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION
 


LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)

LEED is a 3rd-party green building certification system administered through the non-profit US Green Building Council (USGBC). There are different rating systems for Building Design & Construction, Interior Design & Construction, Building Operations & Maintenance, Neighborhood Development and Homes.

Visit the USGBC website →

GreenPoint Rated

GreenPoint Rated is a 3rd-party green building rating system for single family and multifamily homes administered through the non-profit Build It Green, located in Oakland, CA.

View or purchase GreenPoint Rated documents and checklists →

Visit the Build it Green website →

LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE

The Living Building Challenge is a rigorous standard for performance in the built environment and is administered through the International Living Future Institute. To be certified under the Challenge, projects must meet a series of ambitious performance requirements, including net zero energy, waste and water, over a minimum of 12 months of continuous occupancy.

Visit the Living Future website →


2030 CHALLENGE
 


Architecture 2030

Architecture 2030 has developed targets for the building sector to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2030.

Visit the Architecture 2030 website → 


AIA 2030 Commitment

The AIA has developed a protocol and reporting program to support members in achieving the 2030 Challenge targets. In Balance Green Consulting has signed on to the AIA 2030 Commitment, and is a founding member of the AIA California Central Coast Chapter’s 2030 Commitment Team. Our long-range Sustainability Action Plan outlines our approach to meeting the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Visit the AIA 2030 Commitment website →


San Luis Obispo County Family Friendly Workplaces

In Balance Green Consulting is recognized as a recipient of the SLO County Family Friendly Workplaces award, achieving Diamond Level. These awards are for public, private and nonprofit employers on the Central Coast and seek to recognize and support organizations that adopt and implement family-friendly workplace practices for their employees.

Visit the SLO County Family Friendly Workplaces website →