California

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Los Angeles County - LEED for County Buildings

Last DSIRE Review: 06/18/2012

Program Overview:

State:	California
Incentive Type:	Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors:	Local Government
Requirement:	New county buildings > 10,000 square feet must LEED Silver certified
Web Site:	http://green.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/green/county

Summary:

In January 2007, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted rules to require that all new county buildings greater than 10,000 square feet be LEED Silver certified. All buildings authorized and fully funded on or after February 15, 2007 must achieve the certification. Certain buildings may be exempt from the requirement at the recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Contact:

	Ana Davila Los Angeles County Energy Management Division 1100 North Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063 Phone: (323) 881-3928 Fax: (323) 260-5237 E-Mail: adavila@isd.lacounty.gov Web Site: http://green.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/green

	General Information Los Angeles County Department of Public Works 900 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 Phone: (626) 458-5100 Web Site: http://green.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/green/county

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