How Do I Order a Title 24 Report?

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If you are preparing plans for a California permit project and asking How Do I Order a Title 24 Report, the process begins with your project information—not with purchasing a generic document. A Title 24 report must be prepared around the actual building, current plans, proposed systems, and permit scope.

Alternative Energy Systems reviews the available project documents, identifies the information needed for the energy analysis, prepares the applicable calculations and compliance forms, and helps coordinate those requirements with the current plan set.

The basic ordering process is:

Contact Alternative Energy Systems
Describe the project and permit scope
Send the current plans and available specifications
Allow AES to review the project
Provide any missing information
Review the project-specific quote and scope
Arrange service and complete payment as instructed
AES prepares the calculations and applicable forms
Coordinate the report with the permit drawings
Receive the completed documentation and address later revisions when necessary

AES brings more than 30 years of California energy-compliance experience to residential, multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial projects.

Call (626) 365-1518 to begin, or use the contact page to provide information about your project.

How Do I Order a Title 24 Report From Alternative Energy Systems?

Ordering begins by giving AES enough information to understand what you are building or changing.

You do not need to know every technical requirement before making contact.

Start with the basics:

Project address
Residential or commercial property type
Description of the proposed construction
Approximate project size
Permit jurisdiction when known
Current design stage
Whether plans are available
Whether a previous Title 24 report exists
Whether the building department has already issued corrections
Requested completion date

AES can then determine which additional documents are useful and whether enough information is available to quote and begin the work.

Step 1: Contact AES Before Trying to Purchase a Generic Report

A Title 24 report is project-specific.

It should not be treated like a standard downloadable form that can be purchased without reviewing the building.

Start by calling:

(626) 365-1518

You may also use the AES contact page.

Explain what the project involves.

Examples include:

New single-family construction
Detached ADU
Attached ADU
Garage conversion
Room addition
Second-story addition
Major residential remodel
Multifamily improvement
Commercial tenant improvement
New commercial building
HVAC replacement
Commercial lighting alteration
Plan-check correction
Revision to an existing energy report

The correct Title 24 scope depends on what the permit actually covers.

Step 2: Explain Exactly What the Project Includes

A good project description can prevent delays later.

Instead of saying only:

“Need Title 24 for remodel”

explain what is changing.

For example:

Adding 600 square feet of conditioned living space
Replacing existing windows
Installing a new HVAC system
Converting an existing garage into an ADU
Changing the roof and insulation
Remodeling a commercial tenant space with new lighting and mechanical equipment

The project scope can affect:

Which plans AES needs
Which energy calculations apply
Which forms may be required
The project price
The turnaround
Potential verification requirements

A complete project description helps AES evaluate the correct work from the beginning.

Step 3: Send the Current Construction Plans

Current plans are one of the most important parts of ordering a Title 24 report.

Useful documents may include:

Cover sheet
Site plan
Existing floor plans
Proposed floor plans
Exterior elevations
Building sections
Roof plans
Wall details
Roof and ceiling details
Window schedules
Exterior-door schedules
Mechanical plans
Electrical and lighting plans
Equipment schedules

Not every project will have every document.

Send what is currently available and identify which files are preliminary.

AES can review the project and explain what additional information is necessary before the calculations are finalized.

Use the Latest Plan Set When Ordering

Avoid ordering a report from drawings that you already know are obsolete.

If several versions exist, identify the current set clearly.

Useful filenames may include the project address and revision date.

Examples:

123-Main-Street-Plans-2026-10-01.pdf
123-Main-Street-Window-Schedule.pdf
123-Main-Street-HVAC-Specifications.pdf

Avoid submitting several files named:

Final.pdf
Final-2.pdf
Newest-Final.pdf
Revision.pdf

Clear document organization reduces the chance that calculations will be based on the wrong design.

What if My Plans Are Not Finished Yet?

You can still contact AES before every detail is finalized.

Preliminary review can be useful for identifying missing information early.

However, the final report requires enough information to complete the calculations accurately.

Items that may still need to be determined include:

Window sizes
Window performance
Insulation values
Roof assemblies
HVAC equipment
Duct locations
Ventilation
Water heating
Commercial lighting fixtures
Lighting controls

Starting before permit submittal gives the project team time to resolve these issues without waiting until the last moment.

Step 4: Provide Window and Door Information

Window information can be important to the energy analysis.

Helpful information includes:

Window identification number
Width
Height
Quantity
Location
Orientation
U-factor
Solar heat gain coefficient
Glazed exterior doors

If final products have not been selected, tell AES.

Do not invent specifications merely to complete the order.

AES can identify which information is required before the final calculations can be completed.

Step 5: Provide Insulation and Building-Envelope Information

The report may need information about:

Exterior wall insulation
Continuous insulation
Roof insulation
Ceiling insulation
Attic configuration
Vaulted ceiling assemblies
Floor insulation
Floors over garages or unconditioned space
Roofing characteristics

The construction sections should describe the actual proposed assembly whenever possible.

A general note such as “insulate per code” may not provide enough project-specific information for the final analysis.

Step 6: Provide HVAC and Duct Information

Mechanical information can affect both the calculations and the resulting compliance forms.

AES may need:

Heating-system type
Cooling-system type
Number of systems
Equipment efficiencies
Heat-pump information
Equipment location
Ducted or ductless configuration
Duct locations
Duct insulation
Areas served by each system

If the HVAC equipment has not been selected, identify it as pending.

Do not submit outdated mechanical specifications when a different system is already planned.

Step 7: Provide Ventilation and Water-Heating Information

Depending on the project, AES may also need ventilation and water-heating details.

Ventilation information may include:

Whole-building ventilation
Local exhaust
Outdoor-air systems
Equipment specifications
Airflow information

Water-heating information may include:

Equipment type
Energy source
Efficiency
Storage or tankless configuration
Heat-pump water heating
Equipment location
Individual or central system

These systems should match the equipment ultimately shown on the construction plans.

Step 8: Provide Commercial Lighting Information When Applicable

Commercial and nonresidential projects may require lighting information such as:

Lighting floor plans
Fixture schedules
Fixture identification numbers
Fixture wattage
Fixture quantities
Room or space use
Occupancy sensors
Automatic shutoff controls
Daylighting controls
Exterior lighting information

Commercial projects may involve coordination among architects, mechanical engineers, electrical designers, lighting designers, contractors, owners, and property managers.

For related services, review Title 24 compliance services and Title 24 energy analysis.

What Happens After I Send the Plans?

AES reviews the available project information.

The review helps determine:

What type of project is being submitted
Which energy-related building components are involved
Whether the plans contain enough information
Which specifications are still missing
Which calculations may be required
Which compliance forms may apply
How complex the project appears
Whether revisions or existing corrections need to be addressed

AES may contact you with questions before the project can move into the final analysis.

This is normal.

It is better to identify missing information before calculations are completed than to discover the conflict during plan check.

What Information Might AES Request After Reviewing the Plans?

Common follow-up questions may involve:

Unclear conditioned floor area
Missing window performance values
Window schedules that do not match the elevations
Undefined insulation assemblies
Unclear roof construction
Missing HVAC efficiency information
Unidentified duct locations
Missing ventilation information
Undecided water-heating equipment
Incomplete commercial lighting schedules
Missing lighting-control information

The appropriate architect, designer, contractor, engineer, owner, or supplier may need to provide the answer.

When Do I Receive a Price for the Title 24 Report?

The price should reflect the actual project scope.

Pricing may depend on:

Project type
Building size
Complexity
Available documentation
Number of building systems
Requested turnaround
Existing Title 24 documentation
Required revisions
Existing plan-check corrections

A custom home, small ADU, commercial restaurant improvement, and lighting alteration should not automatically be expected to have the same price.

AES can provide a project-specific quote after reviewing enough information to understand the work.

Review Title 24 report pricing in California for related information.

What Should I Review Before Approving the Quote?

Before moving forward, confirm:

Project address
Project description
Service being provided
Calculation scope
Expected documentation
Turnaround information
Revision terms
Correction-response terms
Price
Payment instructions

Do not assume that unrelated services are included automatically.

Potentially separate services may include:

Architectural design
Structural engineering
Mechanical design
Electrical design
Permit expediting
Building-department fees
Field testing
HERS or other verification
Construction labor

The written project scope should control what AES is being hired to perform.

When Do I Pay for the Title 24 Report?

Payment should follow the instructions provided for the specific project.

Once service has been arranged, clients may use the AES payment page.

Do not submit an arbitrary payment before the project and amount have been confirmed.

Before paying, verify:

Client name
Project address
Service being purchased
Amount due
Applicable quote or invoice

Call (626) 365-1518 if you are unsure whether the project has been arranged or which amount should be paid.

What Happens After I Order the Report?

After the scope is confirmed and the project is authorized, AES can proceed with the applicable energy-compliance work.

The process generally includes:

Reviewing the Final Project Information

AES confirms the building information needed for the analysis.

Completing the Energy Calculations

The applicable building features and systems are evaluated using the appropriate compliance approach.

Identifying Required Compliance Measures

The analysis may establish energy-related measures that must remain part of the project design.

Preparing the Compliance Forms

AES prepares the applicable documentation based on the project and calculation results.

Coordinating the Report With the Plans

The energy measures should match the construction drawings submitted for permit review.

For more information about the technical analysis, review the Title 24 energy calculations page.

How Long After Ordering Does the Report Take?

Turnaround depends on the project.

Factors include:

Project type
Building size
Building complexity
Completeness of the plans
Availability of specifications
Number of unresolved design questions
Required revisions
Existing correction comments
Requested priority scheduling

A project with complete, coordinated information can generally proceed more efficiently than a project requiring repeated clarification.

The total calendar time may also include periods when AES is waiting for information from the project team.

Can I Order a Rush Title 24 Report?

If you have a permit deadline, tell AES when requesting the quote.

Provide:

The current plans
The complete project scope
The requested completion date
The planned permit-submittal date
All available specifications

Ask whether priority scheduling is available for the project.

Expedited scheduling should not be assumed until AES reviews the job and confirms availability.

A rush request also does not eliminate the need for complete project information.

How Do I Order a Residential Title 24 Report?

The ordering process begins with the residential plans and project description.

Residential projects may include:

New homes
ADUs
Garage conversions
Additions
Major remodels
Window and envelope alterations
HVAC-related projects

Send:

Floor plans
Exterior elevations
Building sections
Roof plans
Window information
Insulation information
HVAC specifications
Ventilation information
Water-heating information

AES can review what you have and identify what else is needed.

How Do I Order a Title 24 Report for an ADU?

For an ADU, identify whether the project is:

Detached new construction
Attached to the existing residence
A garage conversion
A conversion of other existing space

Helpful documents include:

ADU floor plans
Exterior elevations
Building sections
Roof plans
Window schedules
Insulation details
HVAC information
Ventilation
Water heating

For conversions and attached units, clearly distinguish existing construction from proposed conditioned space.

Visit the ADU Title 24 page for additional information.

How Do I Order a Report for an Addition?

For an addition, provide plans showing:

Existing conditioned space
New conditioned space
Existing walls
Removed walls
New exterior walls
New windows and doors
Roof and ceiling conditions
Existing HVAC equipment
New HVAC equipment or duct extensions
Ventilation and water-heating changes

Clearly identifying the boundary between existing and new work can make the analysis more efficient.

How Do I Order a Commercial Title 24 Report?

Commercial projects often require information from several disciplines.

Provide available:

Architectural plans
Envelope details
Mechanical plans
HVAC schedules
Ventilation information
Service water-heating information
Electrical plans
Lighting fixture schedules
Lighting-control plans

Commercial projects may include:

New commercial buildings
Office tenant improvements
Retail improvements
Restaurant build-outs
Warehouse alterations
Mixed-use projects
Commercial HVAC replacements
Lighting projects

Provide one coordinated set of documents whenever possible.

Can I Order a Title 24 Report if the Building Department Already Issued Corrections?

Yes.

If the project has already gone through plan check, send:

The complete correction notice
The latest architectural plans
The previously submitted Title 24 report when available
Current mechanical plans
Current electrical and lighting plans
Updated specifications
A summary of changes made since the previous submission

AES can review whether the project requires:

A new report
Revised calculations
Updated forms
Limited clarification
Plan coordination

Do not send only one copied correction sentence when the complete notice is available.

Can I Order a Revision to an Existing Title 24 Report?

Yes.

Send:

The existing report
The plans used for the original report when available
The current plans
Updated specifications
A written summary of what changed

A revision may be necessary when the project changes:

Floor area
Building geometry
Windows
Insulation
Roofing
HVAC equipment
Ventilation
Water heating
Commercial lighting
Overall permit scope

AES can determine whether the original report can be updated or whether a broader analysis is necessary.

What Happens if I Order the Report and Then Change the Plans?

Tell AES as soon as the design changes.

Do not wait until the building department identifies the difference.

Changes can affect:

Calculation results
Compliance measures
Forms
Verification requirements
Plan notes

Submitting old energy forms with revised construction drawings can create preventable plan-check corrections.

Who Can Order a Title 24 Report?

The request may come from:

A homeowner
A property owner
A contractor
An architect
A building designer
A developer
A property manager
A business owner
An authorized project representative

The person ordering the report does not necessarily need to be the same person who prepared the construction plans.

However, AES may need technical information from the architect, designer, contractor, engineer, or supplier before the calculations can be finalized.

How Can I Make the Ordering Process Faster?

Several simple steps can reduce avoidable delays.

Send One Current Plan Set

Clearly identify which plans should be used.

Describe the Entire Scope

Do not leave out parts of the project that may affect energy compliance.

Include Available Product Specifications

Provide window, insulation, mechanical, ventilation, water-heating, and lighting information.

Identify What Is Still Undecided

Tell AES when equipment or products have not been selected.

Provide the Permit Deadline

Do not wait until the end of the process to disclose an urgent schedule.

Respond to Questions Promptly

Missing information can place the project on hold until the necessary details are provided.

Report Design Changes Immediately

This helps prevent work from continuing on an outdated design.

Common Mistakes When Ordering a Title 24 Report

Avoid:

Sending outdated plans
Sending several plan versions without identifying the current one
Providing only a property address without plans
Leaving the project scope unclear
Providing window information that conflicts with the elevations
Using placeholder HVAC specifications as though they are final
Failing to disclose a previous Title 24 report
Failing to disclose existing correction comments
Changing the plans without notifying AES
Waiting until the permit-submittal deadline to begin

A clean initial submission can make the entire process easier.

Does Ordering a Title 24 Report Guarantee Permit Approval?

No.

The Title 24 report supports the energy-compliance portion of the permit application.

The complete project may also require review of:

Zoning
Architecture
Structural engineering
Fire and life safety
Accessibility
Mechanical systems
Electrical systems
Plumbing systems
CALGreen requirements
Other local requirements

The building department controls its own review and may issue correction comments.

A properly coordinated Title 24 report can reduce avoidable energy-documentation conflicts, but no consultant can guarantee the final permit decision.

Why Order Your Title 24 Report From Alternative Energy Systems?

Alternative Energy Systems provides professional energy-compliance support for homeowners, contractors, architects, designers, developers, property managers, and commercial clients throughout California.

AES brings more than 30 years of California energy-compliance experience to:

New residential construction
New commercial construction
ADUs and garage conversions
Additions and remodels
Multifamily improvements
Commercial tenant improvements
HVAC projects
Commercial lighting projects
Plan-check corrections
Revisions to existing reports and calculations

The service begins with the actual project—not a generic template.

AES reviews the plans, determines what information is needed, prepares the applicable energy analysis, and helps keep the resulting documentation coordinated with the current design.

Learn more on the About Us page or review the company’s background on the clients page.

Order a Title 24 Report for Your California Project

Call (626) 365-1518 | Alternative Energy Systems

If you are asking How Do I Order a Title 24 Report, start by contacting Alternative Energy Systems and providing the current project information.

You do not need to determine every compliance requirement yourself before calling.

AES can review your residential or commercial project and explain:

Which plans should be submitted
Which specifications are needed
Whether additional information is missing
Which energy calculations may apply
What the project-specific service will include
What the project will cost
What turnaround can be discussed
How to proceed once service is arranged

Call (626) 365-1518 or begin through the contact page.

Once the service and payment amount have been arranged, payment can be completed through the AES payment page.

For statewide information about California building energy requirements, you may also review the California Energy Commission Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

Frequently Asked Questions: How Do I Order a Title 24 Report?

How Do I Order a Title 24 Report?

Contact Alternative Energy Systems, describe the project, and send the current plans. AES can review the documents, identify missing information, define the scope, provide a project-specific quote, and explain how to proceed.

Can I order a Title 24 report online?

You can begin through the AES contact page and send project information electronically. The project still needs to be reviewed before the final scope is determined.

Can I order a report by phone?

Yes. Call (626) 365-1518 to discuss the project and ask what documents should be submitted.

What plans do I need to order a report?

Helpful documents include floor plans, elevations, sections, roof plans, window schedules, insulation details, HVAC information, water-heating information, and commercial lighting plans when applicable.

Do my plans have to be completely finished?

Preliminary review can begin with available documents, but enough information must ultimately be provided to complete accurate calculations and forms.

Can I order a report without plans?

You can contact AES and discuss the project, but project-specific calculations generally require construction plans and applicable specifications.

Do I need window specifications before ordering?

Send available information. If the windows have not been finalized, identify them as pending so AES can explain what will be needed.

Do I need HVAC specifications?

Mechanical-system information may be required depending on the project. Provide current specifications when available.

How do I order an ADU Title 24 report?

Send the ADU plans and identify whether the unit is detached, attached, or a conversion. Include window, insulation, HVAC, ventilation, and water-heating information when available.

How do I order a commercial report?

Provide the current architectural plans and applicable mechanical, electrical, lighting, ventilation, water-heating, and envelope information.

How much does it cost to order a Title 24 report?

Pricing depends on the project type, size, complexity, available documents, requested turnaround, and revision requirements. AES can provide a project-specific quote.

When do I pay?

Follow the project-specific payment instructions. When the service and amount have already been arranged, the AES payment page may be used.

Can I pay before sending plans?

The project should generally be reviewed and the service amount confirmed before payment is submitted.

How long does the report take after I order?

Turnaround depends on project complexity, plan completeness, available specifications, unresolved design questions, and revisions.

Can I request expedited service?

Tell AES your deadline and ask whether priority scheduling is available for the project.

Can I order a report after receiving plan-check corrections?

Yes. Send the complete correction notice, latest plans, previous report when available, and updated project specifications.

Can I order a revision to an existing report?

Yes. Send the previous report, current plans, and a clear summary of design changes.

Who can order the report?

Homeowners, property owners, architects, contractors, designers, developers, property managers, business owners, and other authorized project representatives may contact AES.

Does AES submit the permit application?

Do not assume complete permit submission or expediting is included unless that service has been specifically arranged. The Title 24 report supports the permit package.

Does ordering the report guarantee permit approval?

No. The building department reviews the complete permit application and controls its final decision.

What is the fastest way to get started?

Call Alternative Energy Systems at (626) 365-1518 and have the current project plans ready to submit.