City of Santa Cruz : Green Building Program

The City of Santa Cruz has revised the Residential Green Building Program. As one of the earliest founders of a mandatory Green Building Program, Nationwide, it is our responsibility to continue updating and refining our integrated building standards. As of August 1, 2008 version 3.1 of the Residential Green Building Program is the mandatory standard.

Summary of Modifications to the Green Building Residential Program 2008

Green Building Regulations

Appendix A - Green Building Standards
Appendix B - Home Green Points Checklist (effective 8/1/2008)
Appendix C - Non-Residential Checklist
Appendix D - Glossary (effective 8/1/2008)
City Council Agenda Report - October 25, 2005

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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:
Joe Fullerton, Green Building and Environmental Specialist
809 Center Street, Room 206
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-420-5124 * * FAX: 831-420-5434
Email

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