San Bernardino County - Green Building Requirement (California)
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This is the approved revision of this page, as well as being the most recent.
This is the approved revision of this page, as well as being the most recent.
Last modified on August 29, 2012.
Rules Regulations Policies Program
| Place | California |
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| Name | San Bernardino County - Green Building Requirement |
| Incentive Type | Energy Standards for Public Buildings |
| Applicable Sector | Local Government |
| Eligible Technologies | Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | Local |
| Energy Category | Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs |
| Requirement | All new county construction and major renovations must be LEED Silver certified |
| Website | http://www.sbcounty.gov/greencountysb/county_projects/leed_new_county_buildings.aspx |
| Last DSIRE Review | 08/16/2012 |
| Last Substantive Modification to Summary by DSIRE |
08/08/2011 |
| References | Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)[1] |
Summary
In August 2007, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a policy requiring that all new county buildings and major renovations be built to LEED Silver standards. The decision was part of the Green County San Bernardino project, which also includes incentives to encourage residents, builders, and businesses to adopt more sustainable practices.
Authorities (Please contact the if there are any file problems.)
| Authority 1: | Board of Supervisors Minutes |
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| Date Enacted | 08/28/2007 |
| Authority 2: | Board of Supervisors Policy Statement |
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| Date Effective | 08/28/2007 |
- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]