Santa Clara County - County Green Building Standards Code

Last updated: June 17, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Local
Category:Regulatory Policy
State:California
Incentive Type:Building Energy Code
Web Site:https://www.municode.com/library/ca/santa_clara_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITCCODELAUS_DIVC3BU_CHIIICOGRBUSTCO
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building

Authorities

Name:County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code

Summary

The purpose of this chapter is to enhance public health and welfare and assure that green building principles and practices are incorporated into new development to limit impacts to the natural and human environment within unincorporated Santa Clara County, The green building provisions referenced in this chapter are designed to achieve the following goals: 

  • Increase energy efficiency in buildings
  • Reduce potable water demand
  • Encourage natural resource conservation
  • Reduce waste generated by construction projects
  • Provide durable buildings that are efficient, cost effective, and economical to own and operate
  • Promote the health and productivity of residents and workers who occupy and live in buildings within the County
 

The additions and amendments to this chapter require the accommodation of electric vehicles through the implementation of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).

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