Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Solar Design Standards for State Buildings

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Implementing Sector:
State
State:
Arizona
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar - Passive, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Photovoltaics, Daylighting, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE
Renewable Energy Requirement:
Certain buildings must evaluate solar energy options.
Applicable Sectors:
Construction, Schools, State Government
Last Updated:
03/30/2020

Summary

Arizona law requires that new state building projects over 6,000 square feet follow prescribed solar design standards. Solar improvements should be evaluated on the basis of life cycle costs. Affected buildings include buildings designed and constructed by the department of administration, school districts and universities. These projects must include an evaluation of: (a) proper site orientation; (b) active and passive solar energy systems for space heating; (c) solar water heating; and (d) use of solar daylighting devices. 



Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
ARS 34-4521997None