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CALGreen: The California Green Building Standards Code

The California Green Building Standards Code—or CALGreen—documents regulations for energy efficiency, material conservation, and environmental quality of buildings. The first mandatory statewide green building code, CALGreen outlines requirements and mandatory measures for smart surfaces including green stormwater infrastructure. Municipalities in California must adopt CALGreen as a minimum standard.

Link:

  • 2022 California Green Building Standards Code

Policy Details:

Locale: State, California [West]
Climate zone:
Jurisdiction: State [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Permeable Pavement 
Policy Type(s): Statute

Citation:

2022 California Green Building Standards Code

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