Last Updated June 8, 2020
Program Overview
Category:
Regulatory Policy
State:
California
Incentive Type:
Building Energy Code
Administrator:
N/A
Start Date:
N/A
Expiration Date:
N/A
Applicable Sectors:
N/A
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
N/A
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