Approval of Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standards Application Findings Submitted by the City of Ojai for the 2022 Energy Code Cycle

The California Energy Commission approved the City of Ojai’s application to enforce locally adopted energy efficiency standards under the 2022 Energy Code cycle, following a ministerial review mandated by California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-106, and Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2). The approval, granted on November 12, 2025, was based on the city’s submission of two required findings: documentation proving that the standards in Ordinance No. 968 will result in a measurable reduction in energy consumption compared to the state’s 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and a filed basis for its cost-effectiveness determination. This process is non-discretionary and does not involve competitive evaluation, pricing, or financial obligations; approval is contingent solely on compliance with these two statutory criteria. The application was submitted on September 18, 2025, and officially posted on November 24, 2025, with the City of Ojai designated as the place of performance and the California Energy Commission’s Building Standards Branch in Sacramento serving as the administrative authority responsible for review and final approval. The action is regulatory in nature and not a federal procurement contract, so no Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, solicitation numbers, contract values, payment terms, delivery schedules, or subcontracting requirements apply. The process does not involve the procurement of goods or services, nor does it require entity identification codes, size certifications, socioeconomic status disclosures, or invoicing procedures. The sole point of contact is Gypsy Achong, Building Standards Branch Manager, reachable via phone and email for inquiries regarding the application process. The evaluation relies entirely on the completeness and accuracy of the energy consumption and cost-effectiveness documentation submitted by the local government, with no additional technical, financial, or performance benchmarks beyond those statutorily prescribed. The approval enables the City of Ojai to implement and enforce its Local Reach Code, aligning local policy with state energy goals under the established regulatory framework.