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Now Serving Santa Cruz: Introducing Gilleran Energy Management
Santa Cruz has long been a community that values environmental responsibility, thoughtful development, and resilient design. As California’s building standards continue to evolve, project teams in the region are navigating increasingly complex performance requirements alongside ambitious sustainability goals. As such, Gilleran Energy Management is proud to now serve the Santa Cruz area. With more than…
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Smart Multifamily Energy Retrofits with the Right Consulting Partner
Smart multifamily energy retrofits play a growing role in how California housing projects address energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term building performance. For property owners, developers, architects, and affordable housing providers, retrofit decisions are rarely simple. They involve multiple building systems, evolving energy codes, and verification requirements that must be addressed accurately and efficiently. At…
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What Is a Sustainable Building?
What Is a Sustainable Building? As California continues to lead the nation in environmental policy and high-performance building standards, the term “sustainable building” has become central to how projects are conceived, designed, and delivered. At Gilleran Energy Management, Inc., we’ve spent years helping architects, developers, engineers, and affordable housing providers navigate what sustainability truly means…
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Energy Management Services
Building Smarter with Gilleran Energy Management, Inc. Gilleran Energy Management (GEM), we see energy management services as the foundation for creating exceptional buildings, not just a box to check for compliance. For more than two decades, we have helped California’s most forward-thinking affordable housing providers, architects, real estate developers, mechanical engineers, and high-end custom home…
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Preparing for the 2025 Energy Code Switch
What California Project Teams Need to Know As California moves toward its ambitious clean energy goals, the 2025 Energy Code Switch marks another significant milestone. Beginning January 1, 2026, all projects applying for permits must comply with the updated Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The updates are designed to reduce greenhouse gas…
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Title 24 and the Future of Energy Efficiency: What California Builders Need to Know
In California, energy efficiency isn’t just a best practice—it’s the law. With growing climate demands and tightening building regulations, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations has become a foundational requirement for construction professionals. These standards shape how buildings are designed, built, and operated, influencing every phase of development from early planning to final…
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How Green Building Consultants Help with Permits
Navigating California’s energy codes and green building requirements is no small feat. With constantly evolving standards like Title 24, LEED certification requirements, and jurisdiction-specific permitting processes, the path from concept to certificate of occupancy can be complex—even for seasoned developers, architects, and builders. That’s where green building consultants come in. At Gilleran Energy Management (GEM),…
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The Importance of Sustainable Energy: Powering a Smarter Future
As demand for reliable power grows and environmental regulations tighten, sustainable energy has become more than a buzzword—it’s a strategic advantage for forward-thinking property owners. Whether you’re overseeing a commercial campus, managing a growing business, or investing in long-term home performance, transitioning to sustainable energy offers measurable returns. In California’s evolving regulatory landscape, energy efficiency…
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Rebuilding California: How Gilleran Energy Management, Inc. Supports a More Resilient Future
Rebuilding with Strength and Sustainability Recovering from a wildfire is challenging, both emotionally and logistically. The rebuilding process isn’t just about replacing what was lost—it’s an opportunity to create stronger, safer, and more resilient communities. That’s where Gilleran Energy Management, Inc. (GEM) comes in. Rebuilding in California requires thoughtful planning to meet evolving energy and…
