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Statewide Program:
California Green Building Standards Code (Effective August 1, 2009)
Description:
Covers residential and commercial buildings, schools, health facilities, and state buildings. It includes standards for planning and design, energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency, and environmental quality.
Energy Standards:
Non-Residential Performance Approach, Tier 1 - Exceed 2007 Title 24 by 15%, Tier 2 exceed it by 30% Low-rise residential must meet or exceed the current Title 24. Prescriptive Approach includes specific metering and commissioning requirements, exterior shading and orientation, etc.
Municipality:
Alameda City
Municipal Program:
Green Building Requirements, 2008
Description:
All new building or renovation projects that equal or exceed $3 millon construction costs and are either owned or occupied by a City department or agency, or developed as a public-private partnership, must meet either: a LEED Certified, or a minimum GreenPoint Rated" score of 50 and be so verified by Build It Green.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Alameda County
Municipal Program:
Municipal Building Policy, 2003
Description:
All county projects initiated after July 1, 2003 must be LEED “Silver” certified.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Albany
Municipality Program:
Green Building Program
Description:
Non residential projects must comply with varying levels of LEED, depending upon size.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Anaheim
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program, 2008
Description:
Commercial projects receive rebates based on level of LEED certification, while residential projects receive rebates based on the number of units certified. All new municipal buildings over 10,000 ft2 must be LEED Certified
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Residential - Dependent on verification program selected
Municipality:
Berkeley
Municipal Program:
LEED Resolution 2004
Description:
Municipal buildings over 5,000 sq ft and $200,000 must be a minimum of LEED Silver.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Brisbane
Municipal Program:
Municipal Code, 2007
Description:
Requires all new single family construction to document a minimum of 50 Build it Green/Green Points for single family and multi (20 units plus). All Commercial buildings must be LEED Silver, as are city-sponsored non-residential projects.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Calabasas
Municipal Program:
Green Development Standards, 2004
Description:
All non-residential, city and privately-owned buildings between 500 ft2 and 5,000 ft2 must meet the LEED Certified level. Buildings over 5,000 ft2 must meet the LEED Silver level.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification - below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program,
Mandatory: Minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED Options Include: Optimize Energy Performance, On-Site Renewable Energy, Enhanced Commissioning, Enhanced Refrigerant Management, measurement & Verification, and Green Power.
Municipality:
Campbell
Municipal Program:
Green Policy Recommendation, 2007
Description:
Campbell City Council adopted Resolution 10850, requiring all new and renovated municipal buildings over 5,000 sq ft to achieve LEED Silver certification.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Cotati
Municipal Program:
Sustainable Building Program, 2009
Description:
This mandatory program addresses new residential construction. Applicants must have documented Build it Green/Green Points Rating of at least 90 points, and exceed Title-24 by 15%.
Energy Standards:
Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Culver City
Municipal Program:
Mandatory Green Building Program
Description:
This mandatory program for non-residential projects requires LEED certification for all projects 50,000 ft2 or greater. Projects less than 50,000 ft2 must comply with 80% of the choice of prescriptive options available in the program.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Cupertino
Municipal Program:
Cupertino Green, 2008
Description:
- Encourage a voluntary review of green building measures for projects associated with discretionary approvals (i.e., 50 points minimum from the Build it Green/Green Points Checklist and LEED silver Rating).
- Set a threshold of 5,000 ft2 for City projects to obtain a minimum LEED silver rating.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Davis
Municipal Program:
Municipal Code, 2008
Description:
New single family homes smaller than 1,500 ft2 must achieve 70 points from Build it Green/Green Points (plus 40 for recognition), while homes above 2,500 ft2 must reach 90 points (plus 40 for recognition). Commercial buildings have a similar system, but are based on the LEED rating system.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Dublin
Municipal Program:
Green Building Requirements, 2005
Description:
All city projects with the estimated cost of construction of $3,000,000 or greater, shall meet Silver rating under the LEED rating system, or a city-approved equivalent.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Segundao
Municipal Program:
Municipal Building Standards, 2009
Description:
All new municipal projects must achieve LEED Silver certification or higher. Green building standards for private developments are planned for 2010.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Gilroy
Municipal Program:
Municipal Building Standards, 2009
Description:
New municipal buildings or major renovations 5,000 ft2 or larger must meet LEED Silver.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Hayward
Municipal Program:
Private Development Green Building Ordinance of the City of Hayward
Description:
Single-family and multi-family projects must be GreenPoint Rated, remodels and additions greater than 500 ft2 must submit GreenPoint Rated Existing homes checklist. Commercial projects must follow Hayward's checklist for Private Non-Residential Development.
Energy Standards:
Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Healdsburg
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2009
Description:
The performance thresholds are based on the Build It Green (BIG) rating system for residential construction and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating program for non-residential construction. The ordinance and resolutions became effective August 1, 2009.
Energy Standards:
Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S. Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Irvine
Municipal Program:
Municipal Building Standards, 2005
Description:
New municipal buildings or major renovations 5,000 ft2 or larger must be LEED Certified.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Livermore
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program, 2008
Description:
Applies to all new construction: The residential and multi-family checklists are based on Build it Green/Green Points Rating, the commercial checklists are based on LEED. Thresholds of minimum compliance have been established.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipal Program:
(Livermore), Commercial and Residential Green Building Ordinance, 2006
Description:
Applies to the construction of all new buildings in the city, except for Secondary Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Long Beach
Municipal Program:
Green Building Policy for Municipal Buildings, 2005
Description:
New municipal construction and tenant improvements over 7,500 ft2 must be LEED certified.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipal Program:
(Long Beach) Green Building for Private Development, 2004
Description:
All private development projects that meet the criteria will be required prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, to have registered their project with the U.S. Green Building Council.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Los Altos
Municipal Program:
Green Building Regulations, 2007
Description:
Residences and multi-family units must document a Build it Green/Green Points Rating of at least 50 points. Commercial projects must demonstrate a Title 24 compliance rate of 15% above code.
Energy Standards:
Commercial Compliance Mandatory 15% above Title 24.
Residential Minimum threshold for Build it Green/Green Points Certification is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D and S.
Municipality:
Los Altos Hills
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2008
Description:
Applicants are given the choice of documenting a Build it Green/Green Points Rating of at least 60 points, or a LEED for Homes rating of 45 points. Incentives are given to those exceeding the minimum requirements, or applicants with additions and remodels who voluntarily participate in the program.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Los Angeles
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2008
Description:
The Standard of Sustainability establishes a requirement for non-residential projects at or above 50,000 ft2 of floor area to meet the intent of the LEED certified level.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Los Angeles County
Municipal Program:
Sustainable Design Program, 2007
Description:
New municipal buildings or major renovations 10,000 square feet or larger must be certified LEED Silver.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Marin County
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program 2009
Description:
Home size determines the number of points necessary to comply, and level of compliance. Until adoption of a new County Green Building Ordinance, the point requirements for additions and remodels apply only to the building area encompassed in the addition/remodel.
Energy Standard:
A wide variety of point options are provided for increased energy efficiency: Exceed Title 24 by 20%, Increased insulation, use of SIPS, tankless water heaters, compact fluorescent bulbs, Energy Star appliances and fixtures, install duct work in conditioned space, windows and doors more efficient than required, etc.
Municipal Program:
(Marin County) Single Family Dwelling Energy Efficiency Ordinance, 2008
Description:
Applies to new single family dwellings, applicant must meet or exceed Title 24 by at least 15%.
Energy Standard:
Residential Compliance must meet or exceed Title 24 by 15%
Municipality:
Mill Valley
Municipal Program:
Municipal Code 2008
Description:
All non-residential construction must achieve a LEED Silver rating or better; residential projects must achieve 50 Build it Green/Green Points.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Monte Sereno
Municipal Program:
Green Building in Monte Sereno, 2008
Description:
Monte Sereno requires all City construction to reach the LEED Silver level.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipal Program:
(Monte Sereno) Municipal Building Initiative, 2008
Description:
New municipal buildings or major renovations 5,000 square feet or larger must be certified LEED Silver.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Monterey
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program, 2008
Description:
All new residential construction and remodels (single and two-family) must use the Green Point/Build it Green rating system.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Morgan Hill
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance
Description:
Addresses all new construction and major renovation. Non residential projects must comply with varying levels of LEED, depending upon size.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Napa
Municipal Program:
Green Building Code, 2008
Description:
Napa's Green Building Ordinance requires all new, non-residential buildings, including municipal projects, exceeding 30,000 sq ft to follow the LEED for New Construction or LEED for Core and Shell checklist.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Novato
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program, 2007
Description:
This mandatory program addresses non-residential, multi-family and single-family residential construction.
Energy Standards:
Non-Residential Performance Approach, Tier 1 - Exceed 2007 Title 24 by 15%, Tier 2 exceed it by 30% Low-rise residential must meet or exceed the current Title 24. Prescriptive Approach includes specific metering and commissioning requirements, exterior shading and orientation, etc.
Municipality:
Oakland
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2005
Description:
Municipal projects, including new construction and renovation with a minimum construction cost of $3 million, must achieve LEED Silver certification.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Palm Desert
Municipal Program:
Energy Efficient Requirements, 2007
Description:
Palm Desert's standards apply to all new residential and commercial buildings, requiring them to exceed Title 24 standards by at least 10%, with the exception of homes over 4,000 square feet, which are required to exceed Title 24 by 15%.
Energy Standards:
Mandatory: exceed Title 24 standards by at least 10%, with the exception of homes over 4,000 square feet, which are required to exceed Title 24 by 15%. Optional: photovoltaic on new and existing homes and businesses
Municipality:
Palo Alto
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2008
Description:
Residential projects achieve Build it Green/Green Points Certification and be certified by Build it Green/Green Points Rater, or verified by the city. Non-residential projects must achieve LEED certification.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Pasadena
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program, 2008
Description:
Pasadena's mandatory program includes most non single family residential construction. Each category must achieve at least LEED Silver, including water efficiency credit for reducing baseline usage by 20%. Projects must be registered with USGBC.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Pleasanton
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2005
Description:
Pleasanton requires all non-residential projects greater than 20,000 ft2, both municipal and private, to reach LEED certification level.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Riverside County
Municipal Program:
Policy H-29, 2009
Description:
All new construction and major renovations of municipal buildings exceeding 5,000 gross sq ft must achieve LEED certification.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Rohnert Park
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, July 2007
Energy Efficiency Ordinance, April 2007
Description:
Non residential projects must comply with varying levels of LEED, depending upon size. Single and multi-family residential must comply with the Build it Green/Green Points Rating System.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipal Program:
Energy Efficiency Standards Ordinance, 2007
Description:
Requires all new residential construction to achieve an energy compliance rate 10-15% beyond Title 24, depending upon ft2 of the house.
Energy Standard:
Minimum threshold is 10-15% better than Title 24, depending on ft2.
Municipality:
Sacramento
Municipal Program:
Municipal Building Standards, 2004
Description:
New municipal buildings or major renovations 5,000 square feet or larger must meet LEED certification, silver is the goal.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
San Francisco City and County
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2008
Description:
Commercial buildings must submit or LEED checklist or certification depending on size, with certain requirements for water and energy. Residential buildings must submit Green Points checklists.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
San Jose
Municipal Program
Green Building Policy, 2007
Description:
The City of San José requires all new municipal buildings over 10,000 square feet to be constructed to achieve LEED Silver level certification at a minimum.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
San Leandro
Municipal Program:
Green Buildings Program, 2009
Description:
Beginning in 2009, a Green Building Checklist must be submitted as part of any permit application for projects.
Energy Standards:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
San Rafael
Municipal Program:
Green Building Requirements, 2007
Description:
New residential construction must achieve at least 60 points on the Build it Green/Green Points rating system. Non-residential compliance thresholds are based on LEED levels of certification.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipal Program:
(San Rafael) Energy Ordinance
Description:
San Rafael's energy ordinance applies to new residential construction and additions resulting in homes greater than 3,500 ft2.
Energy Standard:
The energy budget, per Title 24 calculations, for a residence greater than 3,500 ft2 must be no greater than that of a 3,500 ft2 residence. This applies to both new construction and additions resulting in such ft2.
Municipality:
Santa Clara County
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program, 2008
Description:
The program currently applies to residential construction over 1,200 ft2. They must meet the standards of, and be verified as either Green Points/Build it Green or LEED Homes.
Energy Standard:
Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S. ace, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D and S. Residential LEED H Option: Mandatory prerequisite, Energy Star certification and Refrigerant Charge test, Options include Exceptional Energy Performance, Efficient Hot Water Distribution, Pipe Insulation, and Appropriate HVAC Refrigerants
Municipality:
Santa Cruz
Municipal Program:
Residential Green Building Program, 2008
Description:
Commercial buildings must submit or LEED checklist showing a minimum number of points attained. Residential buildings must submit Green Points checklists showing a minimum number of points attained, depending upon ft2.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipal Program:
Time of Sale Plumbing Fixture Retrofit Regulations
Description:
Plumbing fixtures should be manufactured to meet the following standards for maximum flush volume and flow rate:
Toilets 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf)
Showerheads 2.5 gallon per minute (gpm)
Urinals 1.0 gpf
Energy Standards:
N/A
Municipality:
Santa Monica
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program, 2008
Description:
Specific building code requirements for all new construction and substantial remodels: Energy Conservation, Green Building Materials, Landscaping and Irrigation, and Construction and Demolition Waste.
Energy Standards:
All projects must exceed Title 24 compliance by 10%. Prescriptive compliance options are available as well.
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power.
Municipality:
Santa Rosa
Municipal Program:
Green Building Code, 2004
Description:
Residences and multi-family units must document a Build it Green/Green Points Rating of at least 50 points. Commercial projects must demonstrate 20 LEED credits.
Energy Standard:
Baseline Commercial and Residential: All projects must exceed Title 24 compliance by 15%. Prescriptive compliance options are available as well. Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Sebastopol
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program
Description:
The City of Sebastopol has adopted mandatory sustainable building criteria based on the County of Sonoma Waste Management Agency - Green Building Guidelines (Build it Green/Green Points).
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Solana Beach
Municipal Program:
Solana Beach Green Building Program
Description:
The City Council adopted the USGBC’s LEED-Silver criteria as the required minimum standard for City projects or projects that receive funding from the City or the City’s Redevelopment Agency.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Sonoma
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2009
Description:
Requires single and multi-family residences (greater than 500 ft2) to achieve 50 points in the Green Points/Build it Green rating system.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Sonoma County
Municipal Program:
Green Building Ordinance, 2010
Description:
Currently the program calls for 50 Green Point/Build it Green points for residential, and 20 LEED points for non-residential.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Stockton
Municipal Program:
Municipal Ordinance, Redraft by Oct 2009 per court requirement
Description:
Stockton's ordinance requires municipal buildings achieve LEED Certification
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Sunnyvale
Municipal Program:
Green Building 2010
Description:
Requirements for building sizes varies according to the phase, reaching LEED Platinum or 100 Green Points/Build it Green at the highest.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
Tiburon
Municipal Program:
Municipal Ordinance, 2008
Description:
Requires new residential buildings achieve a minimum of 60 Build it Green/Green Points. All non-residential construction must reach LEED Silver levels. Those 20,000 ft2 and above and town-sponsored must achieve LEED Gold.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
Municipality:
City of Ventura
Municipal Program:
Green Building Resolution, 2007
Description:
Non-residential projects must comply with LEED and residential multi-family (4+units) must comply with California Green Builder.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. California Green Builder Energy Efficiency: the minimum threshold for CGB is either certifying as a ComfortWise homes (another program of Consul), or by meeting the following: HVAC system designed to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Manuals J, S, and D or recognized equivalent protocols, 15% more energy efficient than Title 24 requires, or is equivalent to an Energy Star® Home, the CEC’s “Lowered Duct Leakage” criteria shall be met. The CGB certified HERS rater inspections include insulation, caulking, windows, water heating, HVAC systems, duct blaster and blower door tests, and the California Green Building Standards Code checklist.
Municipality:
West Hollywood
Municipal Program:
Green Building Points
Description:
Commercial development and multi-family over four units, must comply with 60 points, or be certified LEED.
Energy Standard:
West Hollywood Mandatory items for residential and commercial: Comply with Title 24; Provide roof location and install conduit from roof to electrical room for future photovoltaic system (PV) installation; Install Energy Star appliances; Install energy efficient outdoor lighting. Commercial project point options: Increased energy efficiency, pre-plumb for solar hot water, install solar hot water heaters or PVs, tankless water heaters, exterior shading, timers or photo sensors on exterior lighting, install Energy Star or cool roofs, etc. LEED exempts local checklist.
Municipality:
Windsor
Municipal Program:
Green Building Program, 2008
Description:
New residential construction must document 50 points on the Green Point rating system. New commercial construction must show a minimum of 20 points.
Energy Standard:
Commercial LEED Certification: below is summarized from LEED NC, details vary according to certification program. Mandatory: minimum 10% compliance beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2007, or use of NBI's Core Performance or one of ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guidelines. LEED options include: optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, enhanced refrigerant management, measurement & verification, and green power. Build it Green/Green Points Certification Energy Efficiency: Minimum threshold for is 15% above 2005 Title 24. A pilot measure is the Energy Star with Indoor Air Package Certification. Options include Energy Star appliances, thermal mass and other passive solar features, blower door test, onsite renewable power generation, install HVAC and ductwork in conditioned space, design and install HVAC to ACCA Manual J, D, and S.
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