Approval of Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standards Application Findings Submitted by the City of Encinitas for the 2025 Energy Code Cycle

The California Energy Commission approved the City of Encinitas’ application to adopt local energy efficiency standards under CCR Title 24, Part 1, Sections 10-106 and 10-110, following a ministerial review process mandated by Public Resources Code section 25402.1(h)(2). The approval, issued on January 21, 2026, was contingent upon two non-discretionary findings: first, that the locally adopted standards in Ordinance No. 2025-11 will result in a measurable reduction in energy consumption compared to the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and second, that the city has formally submitted the basis of its cost-effectiveness determination. The evaluation was not based on competitive bidding, discretionary judgment, or financial cost analysis; instead, it was a technical compliance review with no award value, pricing, or contracting mechanisms involved. The application was submitted on September 25, 2025, and the approval constitutes the final regulatory step required before the City of Encinitas can enforce its local reach code. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, contract types, payment obligations, invoicing systems, or procurement elements are applicable, as the process is strictly governed by state energy code regulations. The point of contact for inquiries is Anushka Raut, Air Pollution Specialist at the California Energy Commission, with Michael Shewmaker serving as the supervisor overseeing standards development. Performance occurs within the City of Encinitas, California, and acceptance is administratively finalized at the Commission’s office in Sacramento, with no physical inspection, packaging, or delivery requirements. The submission included documentation proving compliance with both statutory criteria, though no formal attachments, identifiers, or electronic submission protocols were specified. No federal entity identifiers, socioeconomic certifications, or contracting roles such as COR or COTR are applicable, as this action is a regulatory determination under state law, not a federal procurement.