Henderson Energy Sustainability Requirements

The purpose of Development Code Sec. 19.10.12 is to promote sustainable development within the City by creating incentives for compact, mixed-use development patterns; encouraging solar and other alternative energy sources; promoting alternative means of transportation like bicycling and walking that can improve community health while helping reduce air pollution; protecting trees that absorb greenhouse gases and reduce storm water runoff and pollutants; and, encouraging water-efficient landscaping and protecting water resources.

Multifamily residential development consisting of new buildings or substantial renovations to existing buildings must achieve a minimum score of 38 points. All other residential development consisting of new buildings or substantial renovations to existing buildings must achieve a minimum score of 31 points. Nonresidential or mixed-use development consisting of new buildings or substantial renovations to existing buildings must achieve a minimum score of 42 points. New buildings on partially developed sites (such as pad sites) located in developments built before the adoption of this Code must achieve a minimum score of 28 points. Eligibility is determined at the discretion of the Director.

Design features related to energy
The purpose of sustainability measures related to energy is to encourage on-site renewable energy production; promote the design and construction of energy efficient buildings; reduce air, water, and land pollution from energy consumption; and, reduce the heat island effect.
Points are awarded when:
1. on-site renewable energy generation is part of the project’s annual electrical energy demand.
2. buildings are designed to accommodate the installation of solar photovoltaic panels or thermal hot water heating devices.
3. energy-efficient lighting, glazing/fenestration to reduce solar heat gain, increased insulation, locating HVAC ductwork in conditioned space and high-efficiency equipment is selected.
4. green power provides 10% of the total energy’s consumption.
5. projects are designed and built to meet the standards of LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, Green Building Partnerships, etc.