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Topic/Code <br />Previous (2022) <br />Requirement New 2025 Requirement <br />Why It Matters for Your <br />Projects <br />Electrification <br />(Energy Code) <br />Gas allowed in new homes;electric - <br />ready circuits sometimes required. <br />All-electric is the new baseline <br />for new construction. <br />Limited exceptions may apply. <br />Plan for all-electric designs <br />from the start. This impacts <br />utility planning, appliance <br />selection, and mechanical system <br />design. <br />Water Heaters <br />(Energy/Plumbing) <br />Gas tank or tankless water heaters <br />were standard. <br />Heat Pump Water <br />Heaters (HPWHs) required for new <br />single -family homes and ADUs. <br />HPWHs have different <br />space,ventilation, and <br />drainage requirements. You must <br />design for them specifically. <br />Electric Readiness <br />(Energy Code) <br />Requirements varied for <br />remodels and additions. <br />Expanded electric- <br />ready requirements for remodels <br />and service panel upgrades. <br />When you do a kitchen remodel <br />or upgrade a panel, you may now <br />be required to add circuits for <br />future electric appliances <br />(e.g.,induction stove). <br />EV Charging <br />(CALGreen/CEC) <br />Required a certain percentage of EV <br />Capable and EVSE-installed spaces. <br />Increased requirements for <br />EV charging infrastructure in <br />new multi-family and non - <br />residential projects. <br />You will need to allocate <br />more spaces, electrical capacity, <br />and budget for EV chargers in <br />new developments. <br />Key Changes for Your Projects