San Diego County - Design Standards for County Facilities

CA Energy Standards for Public Buildings local government

Program Details

Program ID: 4923
Last Updated: 6/21/2024

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

local government

Eligible Technologies

solar photovoltaics wind (all) biomass combined heat & power comprehensive measures/whole building wind (small) fuel cells using renewable fuels other distributed generation technologies

Program Summary

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 project's budget. County projects are also required to exceed the current California Energy Code Title 24 by at least 20%.

Contact & Resources

Additional Resources

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/general_services/Energy/Energy.html

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.