San Diego County - Design Standards for County Facilities

Last updated: February 17, 2020

Program Overview

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

Authorities

Name:Board of Supervisors Policy No. G-15

Summary

San Diego County - Design Standards for County Facilities

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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