Only 6% of Manufacturers Are Ready for SB 49. Are You One of Them?

Time is running out.
California’s Senate Bill 49 will go into effect in September 2025, requiring residential pool equipment to support flexible demand technologies like OpenADR and CTA-2045.
But according to industry data, only 6% of manufacturers have started preparing.
If you’re not among them, you may be at risk of losing access to one of the largest appliance markets in the U.S.

Why SB 49 Matters

SB 49 is not just a local regulation — it’s part of California’s strategy to enable smarter grid interaction and reduce peak load.
To remain compliant, your product must:

• Respond to grid signals (OpenADR or CTA-2045)
• Support remote control and demand shifting
• Be certified and registered with the California Energy Commission

The Real Risk: Delisting & Missed Revenue

Products that do not comply by the deadline can be delisted from the California Energy Commission’s approved database.
Retrofitting later = higher costs, tighter testing schedules, and lost speed to market.
Customers will be forced to switch to compliant alternatives.

The 6-Step SB 49 Readiness Checklist

1. Identify affected product lines
2. Evaluate hardware/software compatibility
3. Integrate OpenADR or CTA-2045 (firmware or modular controller)
4. Test responsiveness + grid compliance
5. Certify with a licensed test lab
6. Register with CEC (California Energy Commission)

How Codibly Can Help

Codibly helps OEMs and product teams:

• Implement flexible demand communication protocols
• Provide plug-and-play OpenADR / CTA-2045 accelerators
• Support certification and compliance documentation
• Reduce development cycles by up to 70%

Codibly is an official Technical Implementation Partner of the OpenADR Alliance.
With our help, your product can be SB 49-ready in under 2 months.
For more insights, watch our related webinar: OpenADR and Pool Pumps Webinar.

Take Action Now

Time is running out.
Book a free readiness consultation with our engineering team.


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