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Appendix A5

Section A5.211

California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

RENEWABLE ENERGY

A5.211.1 On-site renewable energy. Use on-site renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, low-impact hydro, biomass and bio-gas for at least 1 percent of the electric power calculated as the product of the building service voltage and the amperage specified by the electrical service overcurrent protection device rating or 1kW, (whichever is greater), in addition to the electrical demand required to meet 1 percent of the natural gas and propane use. The building

NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

project’s electrical service overcurrent protection device rating shall be calculated in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Natural gas or propane use is calculated in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

A5.211.1.1 Documentation. Using a calculation method approved by the California Energy Commission, calculate the renewable onsite energy system to meet the requirements of Section A5.211.1, expressed in kW. Factor in net-metering, if offered by local utility, on an annual basis.

A5.211.3 Green power. If offered by local utility provider, participate in a renewable energy portfolio program that provides a minimum of 50-percent electrical power from renewable sources. Maintain documentation through utility billings.

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▸Contents — California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11)
California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11)
  1. Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATION
  2. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — GREEN BUILDING
  4. Chapter 4 — RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  5. Chapter 5 — NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  6. Chapter 6 — REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS AND STANDARDS
  7. Chapter 7 — INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
  8. Chapter 8 — COMPLIANCE FORMS, WORKSHEETS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
  9. Appendix A4
  10. ▸Appendix A5
    Overview
    1. Section A5.101
    2. Section A5.102
    3. Section A5.103
    4. Section A5.104
    5. Section A5.105
    6. Section A5.106
    7. Section A5.201
    8. Section A5.202
    9. Section A5.203
    10. Section A5.211
    11. Section A5.212
    12. Section A5.213
    13. Section A5.301
    14. Section A5.302
    15. Section A5.303
    16. Section A5.304
    17. Section A5.305
    18. Section A5.401
    19. Section A5.402
    20. Section A5.403
    21. Section A5.404
    22. Section A5.405
    23. Section A5.406
    24. Section A5.408
    25. Section A5.409
    26. Section A5.501
    27. Section A5.502
    28. Section A5.504
    29. Section A5.507
    30. Section A5.508
    31. Section A5.601
    32. Section A5.106
    33. Section A5.202
    34. Section A5.203
    35. Section A5.204
    36. Section A5.205 — [OSHPD 1 & 4]
    37. Section A5.207 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]
    38. Section A5.210 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]
    39. Section A5.401
    40. Section A5.407 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]
    41. Section A5.408
    42. Section A5.410
    43. Section A5.504
    44. Section A5.505 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]

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