Implementing Sector: | Local |
Category: | Regulatory Policy |
State: | California |
Incentive Type: | Energy Standards for Public Buildings |
Web Site: | http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/general_services/Energy/Energy.html |
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: | Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Biomass, Combined Heat & Power, Wind (Small), Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Other Distributed Generation Technologies |
Eligible Efficiency Technologies: | Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
Energy Reduction Goal/Requirement: | All new county buildings or major building renovations obtain U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Building Certification |
Name: | Board of Supervisors Policy No. G-15 |
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors established design standards for county facilities and property. Among other requirements, the policy requires that all new county buildings or major building renovations obtain U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Building Certification. Renovations of over 5,000 square feet are considered major renovations. Buildings over 10,000 square feet require LEED Enhanced Commissioning. Additionally, county projects are required to attain the lowest EUI (Energy Use Intensity) possible within the client's program and the project's budget. County projects are also required to exceed the current California Energy Code Title 24 by at least 20%.
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