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RESOURCES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1825.5

Guidelines and standards can help state agencies achieve acceptable IEQ, including but not limited to: VOC emission limits for building materials established by CDPH (Volatile Organic Compounds) Architectural coatings guidelines and composite wood rules from CARB (see CALGreen, Architectural Coat ...

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MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING EXTERIORS, ROOFS, HARDSCAPE, LANDSCAPE AND EXTERIOR PAINTING

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1821.6

To reduce the harmful effects of chemicals and air pollution on the local environment and to promote water and energy conservation during exterior maintenance activities, departments are required to develop a maintenance program consistent with the guidelines outlined in Sustainable Site Credit 2: B ...

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RESOURCES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1821.7

Information and Directories: CalRecycle Compost and Mulch: Starting point to learn about the uses and benefits of compost and mulch. CalRecycle Compost and Mulch Producers: A list of permitted compost and mulch producers, searchable by county. Seal of Testing Assurance: Program ...

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DEFINITIONS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1825.3

For the purposes of SAM Section 1825 – 1825.5, the following definitions are used: Alterations - Any construction or renovation to an existing structure, other than repair, for the purpose of maintenance or addition. Modifications and Maintenance Repairs - Making alterations to an existing ...

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POLICY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1815.1

All state agencies shall achieve targets and timelines for energy use reductions established in Executive Order B-18-12 and the Green Building Action Plan for buildings they design, build, manage, or lease. Agencies shall include their strategies and procedures to achieve these targets in their ex ...

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AUTHORITY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1815.2

This management memo is executed under the Governor’s executive authority established in Executive Order B-18-12 and the Green Building Action Plan

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POLICY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1810.1

State agencies shall designate personnel to receive Department of General Services (DGS) Electrical Emergency Notifications (EENS) list server. Additionally, state agencies shall incorporate the procedures for electrical emergencies into their departmental Emergency Plans. For the comprehensive ...

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DEFINITIONS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1835.3

For the purposes of SAM Section 1835, the following definitions are used: Process Water – Water used for manufacturing processes, for testing and maintaining manufacturing equipment, and water used in combined heat and power facilities. GrayWater - Untreated wastewater that has not been con ...

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RESOURCES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1815.5

Alternative funding sources to support agency five-year infrastructure plans to meet or exceed the requirements of this management memo can include power purchase agreements (PPA’s), GS $Mart, the Energy Efficient State Property Revolving Fund, or other funding mechanisms. Title 24, Par ...

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ENERGY USE REDUCTION FOR NEW, EXISITING, AND LEASED BUILDINGS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1815

The intent of this section is to announce policy and guidelines for all state agencies to reduce and report energy use.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN DATA CENTERS AND SERVER ROOMS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1820

The intent of this section is to provide direction to all state agencies under the Governor’s executive authority to meet data center and server room energy efficiencies as required in the Green Building Action Plan Section 10.7.

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1821.3

On-site staff and contracted pest management companies shall follow an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy that focuses on long-term prevention or suppression of pest problems through a combination of techniques that may include: Monitoring for pest presence and establishing treatment thresh ...

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RESOURCES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1810.6

California Energy Alert Department of Personnel Administration Employee Leave and Safety during Rolling Blackouts, January 23, 2001

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ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1802

(Renumbered from 1325) The Energy and Sustainability Program provides research and project implementation for green and sustainable projects and buildings. The program’s mission is to progressively move state agencies towards compliance with the Administration’s sustainability initiative ...

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POLICY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1820.1

State agencies will achieve energy operating efficiency in data centers and server rooms in state owned and state leased buildings.

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DEFINITIONS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1821.2

Definitions: For SAM section 1821, buildings and grounds maintenance refers to the routine cleaning and the day-to-day maintenance of a building’s interior and exterior and the surrounding landscape and hardscape that are considered a part of that facility. Buildings and grounds mainten ...

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AUTHORITY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1810.2

Executive Order B-18-12 mandates that state agencies participate in “demand response” programs to obtain financial benefits for reducing peak electrical loads when called upon, to the maximum extent that is cost-effective for each state-owned or leased facility, and does not materia ...

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DEMAND RESPONSE

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1810.5

Executive Order B-18-12 mandates that state agencies participate in “demand response” programs to obtain financial benefits for reducing peak electrical loads when called upon, to the maximum extent that is cost-effective for each state-owned or leased facility, and does not materia ...

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AUTHORITY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1835.2

Executive Order B-18-12 mandates that DGS work with other state agencies to develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation and maintenance of state buildings to achieve operating efficiency improvements and water and resource conservation, and to continually update and incorporate t ...

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: NEW, RENOVATED AND EXISTING BUILDINGS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1825

The intent of this section is to announce policy and provide direction to state agencies that build, lease and operate state buildings, on reducing indoor pollutant levels and ensuring healthful indoor environments for occupants in new, renovated, leased, and existing state buildings, as directed in ...

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