The City of Santa Cruz Green Building Program was one of the earliest founders of a mandatory Green Building Program nationwide, and it is our responsibility to continue updating and refining our integrated building standards.
Please reference Appendix B for Residential Projects and Appendix C for Non Residential Projects.
Green Building Regulations
Appendix A - Green Building Standards
Appendix B - Residential Checklist
Appendix C - Non-Residential Checklist
Appendix D - Glossary
Construction Waste Management Plan
As of January 2011, Cal Green is effective. Please reference Chapter 4 of Cal Green for Residential Projects and Chapter 5 of Cal Green for Non Residential Projects.
Cal Green Chapter 4 Residential Mandatory Measures
Chapter 5 Cal Green Non Residential New Construction Mandatory Measures
Chapter 5 Cal Green Non Residential Additions and Remodels Mandatory Measures
DRAFT Documents for Green Building Program Update
Residential Guidelines
Residential New Construction Checklist
Residential Remodels/Additions Checklist
Non Residential Guidelines
Non Residential New Construction Checklist
Non Residential Tenant Improvements Checklist
City Council Agenda Report - October 25, 2005
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Rebates:
Beyond the savings involved with making intelligent energy efficiency investments there are a variety of funds available to the community that can help absorb some of the initial costs. For rebates through PG&E go to: www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/rebates/index.shtml
Staff Contact:
Jennifer Werner, Green Building and Environmental Specialist
809 Center Street, Room 206
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-420-5124 * * FAX: 831-420-5434
Email