Sustainability

DSA is committed to helping clients create sustainable educational facilities and supports sustainability efforts through the adoption of the following guidelines and technical resources.

Solar Installations

DSA is engaged with school districts and industry representatives in facilitating review and approval of photovoltaic installations on school sites.
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CALGreen Code

The CALGreen Code became effective on January 1, 2011. The DSA will review submittals for compliance with the Green Code at the application intake as currently done for the California Energy Code.
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High Performance Incentive (HPI) Program

The High Performance Incentive Program promotes the use of high performance attributes in new construction and modernization projects for K-12 schools.
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Energy Efficiency Regulations and Plan Review for School Construction

All Projects submitted to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for plan review, including Relocatable Classrooms, must comply with DSA and California Energy Commission (CEC) requirements.
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Sustainable Design Guidelines

As directed by Executive Order S-20-04, DSA adopted guidelines to enable and encourage schools built with state funds to be resource and energy efficient.
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Grid Neutral Schools Program

DSA's California "Grid Neutral" guidebook is a step-by-step guide to help California schools and community colleges cut energy costs through on-site energy generation.
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Commissioning Process Guide

This guide assists stakeholders in understanding the commissioning process and their role in it.
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