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

The California Energy Commission approved the City of Mountain View’s application to enforce locally adopted energy efficiency standards under Ordinance No. 9.2025, following a ministerial review required by California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-106. The approval was based on two mandatory findings: first, that the proposed standards will reduce energy consumption compared to the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and second, that the City has filed a documented basis for its cost-effectiveness determination. These criteria are non-discretionary and stem from Public Resources Code section 25402.1(h)(2), meaning approval hinges solely on compliance with the statutory requirements rather than evaluation of superiority, innovation, or value. The application was submitted on September 10, 2025, and formally approved by the Commission during its November 12, 2025 Business Meeting, allowing the City to implement and enforce its local reach code. The process is administrative and regulatory in nature, not a procurement contract, and therefore does not involve federal acquisition clauses, pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, or contractor obligations. There is no contract value specified, no solicitation number assigned, and no performance period defined beyond the timeline of the application and approval process. The place of performance is Mountain View, California, where the standards will be enforced, while the California Energy Commission in Sacramento serves as the approving authority. The primary point of contact for this matter is Gypsy Achong, Building Standards Branch Manager, who provides oversight for the review process. No representations, certifications, socioeconomic status claims, or delivery requirements are applicable, as the action is a regulatory determination under state energy law rather than a competitive or contractual procurement. The approval does not involve additional reporting, auditing, or compliance mechanisms beyond the two statutory criteria initially met by the applicant.