CABEC 2026 CONFERENCE

Call for Abstracts

We are excited to be able to host the CABEC 2026 Conference, in-person at the Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country in Petaluma, CA.

CEA Exams will be on Monday Afternoon September 14, 2026 with the Welcome Reception later in the evening.

Workshops and Exhibitor Hall will be from September 15 – 17, 2026.

We are accepting abstracts for speakers, panels, professional development sessions, interactive discussions, or custom session ideas.

Abstract topic ideas are listed below. Feel free to suggest other topics as well.

Here are some of the example topics from last year:

Battery Storage and Solar PV
Meeting New Energy Code Requirements
Thermal Energy Storage and Title 24
Unlocking Grid Flexibility and Compliance Grid-Interactive Buildings
Demand Response in the Code
Leveraging Real-Time Data for Smarter Energy Use and Utility Planning
Decarbonizing Existing Buildings: Addressing the Renovation
Market Electrification and Decarbonization: Navigating the Code
Updates Balancing Energy Efficiency and Affordability in the New Code
Innovative Technologies for Energy Savings in Residential and Commercial Buildings
Affordable Housing and Title 24: What Developers Need to Know

Digital Tools for Streamlined Code Compliance
Electrification Retrofits and Title 24 Compliance Challenges
Heat Pump Water Heaters and the Energy Code
Optimizing Heat Pump Operation for Demand Response and Grid Resilience
The Future of ICC Ratings: Aligning with the Code
Title 24 Energy Orchestration: Coordinating Loads for Maximum Efficiency
Utility Load Impact: Understanding the Grid and Consumer Energy Usage
Panel Upgrade and Utility Bill Impact Calculators: Lessons from California Pilots