Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

San Diego County - Design Standards for County Facilities

Program Overview

Category:: Regulatory Policy
Program Type:: Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Implementing Sector:: Local
State:: California
Eligible Storage Technologies:: Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Biomass, Combined Heat & Power, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Wind (Small), Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Other Distributed Generation Technologies
Website:: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/general_services/Energy/Energy.html
Green Building Requirement:: All new county buildings or major building renovations obtain U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Building Certification
Applicable Sectors:: Local Government
Last Updated:: 02/17/2020

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%.

Authorities

Name	Enacted Date	Effective Date	Expired Date
Board of Supervisors Policy No. G-15