Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

San Diego County - Green Building Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Green Building Incentive
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
California
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Photovoltaics, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Website:
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/pds/greenbuildings.html
Permit Fee Waiver / Reduction:
7.5% reduction in plan check and building permit fees
Expedited Permitting Process:
Yes
Administrator:
County of San Diego
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Last Updated:
03/11/2016

Summary

The County of San Diego has a Green Building Incentive Program designed to promote the use of resource efficient construction materials, water conservation and energy efficiency in new and remodeled residential and commercial buildings. As part of the program, for qualifying resource conservation measures, the County will reduce building permit and plan check fees by 7.5% and grant expedited plan checks. To qualify for these conservation incentives, the project must comply with the program requirements for either natural resources conservation, water conservation, or energy conservation

Other rebates and incentives may be available to those building greener and more efficient homes and buildings. For more information, see program website above.