CBECC-Res is a free computer program developed by the California Energy Commission for use in demonstrating compliance with the California Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
The CBECC-Res project is managed Bruce A. Wilcox, P.E. The California Energy Commission project manager is Larry Froess.
- CBECC-Res 2013 is used in complying with the 2013 Standards which are in effect for building permits filed before January 1, 2017.
- CBECC-Res 2016 is used ONLY for complying with the 2016 Standards which are mandatory for building permits filed after January 1, 2017.
- CBECC-Res 2019 is used ONLY for complying with the 2019 Standards which are mandatory for building permits filed after January 1, 2020.