2028 Cycle Timeline and Key Milestones
Statewide CASE Team Milestones
| Milestone (*denotes CEC milestone) | Tentative Dates |
| Measure identification and selection | March 2024 – March 2025 |
| CEC Updates Weather Files and Develops 2028 TDV* | TBD |
| Research version of CBECC with 2028 TDV and weather files available* | TBD |
| Welcome Webinars | December 2024 |
| First Round of Utility-Sponsored Stakeholder Meetings | July – September 2025 |
| Second Round of Utility-Sponsored Stakeholder Meetings | January – March 2026 |
| Utilities Submit Draft CASE Reports to CEC and Publish for Review | December 2025 – February 2026 |
| CEC Pre-rulemaking Workshops* | TBD |
| Utilities Submit Final CASE Reports to CEC and Publish for Review | March – May 2026 |
| Express Term Review* | TBD |
| 45-Day Express Terms Review* | TBD |
| 15-Day Express Term Review* | TBD |
| 2028 Title 24, Part 6 Adopted* | May 2027 |
| 2028 Title 24, Part 11 (CALGreen) Adopted* | May 2027 |
| 2028 Compliance Manuals and ACM Reference Manuals Approved* | TBD |
| CASE Study Results Reports Complete | December 31, 2027 |
| 2028 Compliance Software Available to Public* | January 1, 2027 |
| 2028 Standards Effective* | January 1, 2029 |
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The Statewide Codes and Standards Enhancement (CASE) Team periodically distributes email notifications that promote upcoming meetings, provide materials from past meetings, and update stakeholders on the progression of the California Energy Commission (CEC)’s rulemaking process. You can choose to receive measure-specific and/or general updates on these topics depending on your needs.
