Compliance Video Trainings

The City of Palo Alto provides on-demand compliance training videos on the local Green Building and Energy Reach Code.

Community Green Building & Energy Reach Code Information Session On-Demand

Do you have a construction project planned in Palo Alto? If so, learn about the 2024 Green Building Standards and Energy Reach Code "One Margin" Ordinances in an informational session hosted by Planning and Development Services. This meeting provided background on the latest green building and energy efficiency requirements that support the City's progress toward its “80x30” climate goal. The informational community meeting was held on September 20, 2024 and is available on-demand.

 

Residential On-Demand Video Trainings

The following video trainings summarize procedures found in the Residential Compliance section of the Green Building Compliance Page. For "Full Screen" viewing, click the individual video header to open in a new window within YouTube. Once in YouTube, click the "Full Screen" button at the bottom right hand corner of the viewer. If you have trouble viewing the video, please visit the YouTube help webpage.

Introduction
Residential
Green Building 
(Effective 1/1/20)

Project Submittals
Residential
Green Building 
(Effective 1/1/20) 
Introduction
Residential
Energy Reach Code 
(Effective 4/1/20) 

Project Submittals
Residential
Energy Reach Code 
(Effective 4/1/20) 

Energy Simulation Training
Residential
Energy Reach Code 
(Effective 1/1/17) 
Inspection Process
Residential
Green Building
(Effective 1/1/20) 

Non-Residential On-Demand Video Trainings

The following video trainings summarize procedures found in the Non-Residential Compliance section of the Green Building Compliance Page. For "Full Screen" viewing, click the individual video header to open in a new window within YouTube. Once in YouTube, click the "Full Screen" button at the bottom right hand corner of the viewer. If you have trouble viewing the video, please visit the YouTube help webpage.

Introduction
Non-Residential
Green Building 
(Effective 1/1/20) 

Project Submittals
Non-Residential
Green Building 
(Effective 1/1/20) 
Introduction
Non-Residential
Energy Reach Code 
(Effective 4/1/20) 

Project Submittals
Non-Residential
Energy Reach Code 
(Effective 4/1/20) 

Energy Simulation Training
Non-Residential
Energy Reach Code 
(Effective 1/1/17) 
Inspection Process
Non-Residential
Green Building
(Effective 1/1/20)