Title 24 FAQ Center
The questions we are asked most, answered plainly and organised by topic.
Getting Started
- Do I Need a Title 24 Report for My Project?
- What Plans Do I Need to Upload?
- Can I Speak Directly With the Analyst Preparing My Report?
Pricing & Turnaround
- How Much Does a Title 24 Report Cost?
- How Long Does a Title 24 Report Take?
- What Happens If My Plans Change?
Your Report
Coverage & Project Types
- Do You Provide Reports for Every California Climate Zone?
- Do You Prepare Commercial Title 24 Reports?
Understanding the Code
- What is Title 24?
- What changed in the 2025 Energy Code?
- Title 24 vs CALGreen: what is the difference?
- Title 24 vs Title 20: what is the difference?
- What is exempt from Title 24?
Validity, Rules and Enforcement
- How long is a Title 24 report valid?
- Why does a Title 24 design not comply?
- Who enforces Title 24?
- What is a reach code?
How Reports Are Produced
- Who can prepare a Title 24 report?
- What software is Title 24 compliance done in?
- What is the Energy Code Compliance (ECC) Program?
By form
Compliance is documented on standardised forms, and which ones apply depends on the project. See the Title 24 forms explained — CF1R, CF2R, CF3R, NRCC and LMCC, and when each is required.
By who you are
What matters about Title 24 depends on your role in the project. See who needs a Title 24 report — homeowners, architects, contractors and builders.
Still not sure?
If your question is not here, ask. A large share of what we answer comes from people who are not yet sure whether they need a report at all — and that conversation is free.