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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
Consideration of approval of a general plan amendment to update the
Energy and Mineral Resources Element to include goals, policies and
programs related to reduction of energy use in the city.
SUBMITTED BY: Steve Smith, Planning Manager
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
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CASE NO: GPA 06-02 ECONTINUED TO J/ —
DATE: September 28, 2006 ❑ PASSED TO 2ND READING
CONTENTS: * ByMinute Motion, continued the puuiic nrdl Lub to
the meeting of November 9, 2006,.. 3-0 (Benson ABSENT)
Staff Recommendation
Staff Report
Draft Resolution No.
Legal Notice
Planning Commission Minutes for Case No. GPA 06-02
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2416
Planning Commission Staff Report dated September 5, 2006
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. approving Case No. GPA
06-02.
Background:
In 2005 the City Council established a policy to reduce, over a period of five years,
citywide energy usage, adjusted for growth, by 30% and reduce the peak demand
Toad by 30%.
Current Proposal:
At this time we propose to add this policy as a goal with related policies and
programs to the general plan as delineated in the August 10, 2006 memo from Pat
Conlon (attached) and as shown in Exhibit A to the draft resolution.
Staff Report
Case No. GPA 06-02
Page 2
September 28, 2006
Discussion:
The goal to reduce energy consumption and peak demand Toad by 30% is a
significant undertaking. The City has established the Office of Energy Management
to pursue achievement of the goal.
Considering the significance of the policy, it needs to be added as a goal to the
Energy and Mineral Resources Element along with related policies and programs
to attain the goal.
Concurrent with this general plan amendment, the Office of Energy Management
has been processing an ordinance to establish local energy efficiency standards
(copy of Draft Ordinance attached).
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission at its September 5, 2006 meeting considered this
request and on a 5-0 vote recommended approval of the general plan amendment.
CEQA Review:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with CEQA. The Director of
Community Development has determined that the project is a Class 7 Categorical
Exemption "Actions for Protection of Natural Resources."
Submitted by:
Steve Smith v
Planning Manager
Approval:
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Department Head:
Phil Drell
Director of Community Development
Approval:
Carlos L. Oga
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT RELATED TO REDUCTION OF ENERGY USE IN
THE CITY.
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 28th
day of September, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the above noted
general plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did by
its Resolution No. 2416 recommend approval of said amendment; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No.
06-78", in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 7 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the
following facts and reasons to justify its actions:
1. Adoption of the proposed amendment will allow the City to establish energy
conservation measures needed to achieve the City's goal of reducing energy
use over a five-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the City Council in this case.
2. That GPA 06-02 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this day of , 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES FERGUSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT A
That the Palm Desert General Plan Energy and Minerals Resources Element as approved
March 15, 2004 be and the same is amended as follows:
SECTION 1: At page IV-74, amend as follows:
In existing Policy 2: Relabel Existing Program 2B to 2D and add:
Proaram 2.B: With the approval of the California Energy Commission, establish a
methodology where photovoltaic solar systems can be quantified and credited as
energy conservation and applied to the minimum energy conservation standards set
forth in the Palm Desert Energy Efficiency Standards.
Responsible Aaencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Proaram 2.C: The City shall actively promote the installation of photovoltaic solar
energy systems on all new structures. Therefore, the City shall require all
developers of production homes as defined by local ordinance, to install
photovoltaic solar energy systems on all model homes and offer homebuyer the
option to install a photovoltaic solar energy system on all homes offered for sale.
Responsible Aaencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
SECTION 2: At page IV-75, add:
Goal,: Over a period of 5 years reduce, citywide, adjusted for growth, energy usage
by 30%, and reduce the peak demand load 30%.
Policy 1: Target, legislate, and promote energy efficiency programs for all existing
structures and new construction.
Proaram 1.A: Establish, with approval from the California Energy Commission, a
local energy efficiency ordinance which requires additional energy conservation
above the minimum standards set forth in State law.
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Responsible Aaencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Proaram 1.B: Establish and promote a program of retirement of old energy
inefficient appliances in existing residential and commercial structures.
Responsible Aaencv: Office of Energy Management
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
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LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City
Council to consider a general plan amendment to expand Energy Conservation Goals,
Policies and programs.
SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or
negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development
at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk
September 16, 2006 City of Palm Desert, California
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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUT{ON NO. 2416
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
x OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
� COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
RELATED TO REDUCTION OF ENERGY USE IN THE CITY.
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
WHEREAS�the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did on
the 5th day of September, 2006, hold a duly noticed pubiic hearing to consider the above
noted general plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the"City of Palm
Desert Procedures to Implement the Califomia Environmental Quality Act� Resolution No.
06-78", in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 7 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find
the following facts and reasons to justify its actions:
1. Adoption of the proposed amendment will allow the City to establish energy
conservation measures needed to achieve the City's goal of reducing energy
use over a five-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, Califomia, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constih�te the findings of
the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That GPA 06-02 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby recommended for
approvai to the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Paim Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of September, 2006, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, TANNER, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
JA . LOPEZ, h ' rson
TTEST:
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' PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2416
EXHIBIT A
That the Palm Desert General Plan Energy and Minerals Resources Element as approved
March 15, 2004 be and the same is amended as follows:
SECTION 1: At page IV-74, amend as follows:
In existing Policy 2: Relabel Existing Program 2B to 2D and add:
Program 2.B: With the approval of the California Energy Commission, establish a
methodology where photovoltaic solar systems can be quantified and credited as
energy conservation and applied to the minimum energy conservation standards set
forth in the Palm Desert Energy Efficiency Standards.
Res�onsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Program 2.C: The City shall actively promote the installation of photovoltaic solar
energy systems on all new structures. Therefore, the City shall require all
developers of production homes as defined by local ordinance, to install
photovoltaic solar energy systems on all model homes and offer homebuyer the
option to install a photovoltaic solar energy system on all homes offered for sale.
Res�onsible Aaencies: Bui{ding Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
SECTION 2: At page IV-75, add:
Goal: Over a period of 5 years reduce, citywide, adjusted for growth, energy usage
by 30°10, and reduce the peak demand load 30%.
Policy 1: Target, legislate, and promote energy efficiency programs for all existing
structures and new construction.
Program 1.A: Establish, with approval from the California Energy Commission, a
local energy efficiency ordinance which requires additional energy conservation
above the minimum standards set forth in State law.
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Res�onsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Proqram 1.B: Establish and promote a program of retirement of old energy
inefficient appliances in existing residential and commerciaf structures.
Res�onsible Agencv: Office of Energy Management
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
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- CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: September 5, 2006
CAS E N O: G PA 06-02
REQUEST: Recommendation to the City Council of a general plan amendment to
update the Energy and Mineral Resources Element to include a goal,
policies and programs related to reduction of energy use in the city.
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
I. BACKGROUND:
In 2005 the City Council established a policy to reduce, over a period of five years,
citywide energy usage, adjusted for growth, by 30% and reduce the peak demand
load by 30%.
II. CURRENT PROPOSAL:
At this time we propose to add this policy as a goal with related policies and
programs to the general plan as delineated in the August 10, 2006 memo from Pat
Conlon (attached) and as shown in Exhibit A to the draft resolution.
III. DISCUSSION:
The goal to reduce energy consumption and peak demand load by 30% is a
significant undertaking. The City has established the Office of Energy Management
to pursue achievement of the goal.
Considering the significance of the policy, it needs to be added as a goal to the
Energy and Mineral Resources Element along with related policies and programs
to attain the goal.
Concurrent with this general plan amendment, the Office of Energy Management
has been processing an ordinance to establish local energy efficiency standards
(copy of Draft Ordinance attached).
Mr. Conlon, Director of Office of Energy Management, will be in attendance at the
hearing to respond to questions.
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CASE NO. GPA 06-02
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
IV. CEQA REVIEW:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with CEQA. The Di�ector of
Community Development has determined that the project is a Class 7 Categorical
Exemption "Actions for Protection of Natural Resources."
V. RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a genera!
plan amendment adding a goal, policies and programs related to the reduction of
energy use in the city.
VI. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft resolution
B. Legal notice
C. Comments from city departments and other agencies
D. Plans and exhibits
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved by:
Sfev Smith P il DreU
Planning Manager Directorof Community Development
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OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Smith
FROM: Pat Conlon
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Suggested wording on Generai Plan Amendment for Palm Desert's
Energy Conservation Goals.
Starting on page IV-72 °Goals, Policies, and Programs", amend as follows:
Goal: Over a period of 5 years reduce, citywide, adjusted for growth, energy usage by
30°�, and reduce the peak demand load 30%.
Policv 1: Target, legislate, and promote energy efficiency programs for all existing
structures and new construction.
Proaram 1A: Establish, with approval from the California Energy Commission, a local
energy efficiency ordinance which requires additional energy conservation above the
minimum standards set forth in State law.
Resaonsible Acencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006—continuous.
Pro4ram 1 B: Establish and promote a program of retirement of old energy inefficient
appliances in existing residential and commercial structures.
Resaonsible Aaencv: Office of Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 —continuous.
General Plan Amend� .�t t
August 10, 2006
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Policv 2: Move Program 2B to 2D.
Add Pro4ram 2B as follows:
With the approval of the California Energy Commission, establish a methodology where
photovoltaic solar systems can be quantified and credited as energy conservation and
applied to the minimum energy conservation standards set forth in the Palm Desert
Energy Efficiency Standards.
Resoonsible Aaencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006—present.
Add Proqram 2C as follows:
The City shall aciively promote the installation of photovoltaic solar energy systems on
all new structures. Therefore, the City shall require all developers of productio� homes
as defined by local ordinance, to install photovoltaic solar energy systems on ali model
homes and offer homebuyers the option to install a photovoltaic solar energy system on
all homes offered for sale.
Resaonsible Aaencies: Building Department and Community Services.
Schedule: 2006— present.
Pa Conlon, Director
Office of Energy Management
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LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning
Commission to consider a general plan amendment to expand Energy Conservation Goals,
Policies and programs.
SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or
negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development
ai the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
August 24, 2006 Palm Desert Planning Commission
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Comprehensive General Plan/Energy and Minerat Resources Element
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Since the onset of the industrial revolution,energy and mineral resource production and use have
become essential components of infrastructure and technology development, and have greatly
enhanced our quality of life. Retrieving, harnessing and using these resources have also been one
of the major causes of environmental degradation, impacting wildlife habitat, affecting water and
air quality, and being directly and indirectly associated with a wide range of adverse public
health effects.
The economic and environmental costs associated with conventional and frequently
indiscriminate mineral and energy production and use are forcing communities and countries to
develop new policies and programs. The various constraints that have emerged can also be
viewed as opportunities for ecanomic and environmental enhancement. Materials recycling, and
lowering or shifting energy demand will help to control costs and require mineral and energy
providers to operate more efficiently and to price their products more competitively.
Encouraging conservation and the development and use of alternative and renewable energy will
also expand economic opportunity. Issues of local and national economic security will also be
addressed by the development and implementation of enlightened energy policies. Developing
energy policies with an emphasis on conservation, local control, greater use of renewable
resources and community-scale technologies, will help assure a secure and environmentally
friendly energy future.
GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
Goal
Efficient, sustainable and environmentally appropriate use and management of energy and
mineral resources, assuring their long-term availability and affordability.
Policy 1
Promote energy conservation throughout all areas of the community and sectors of the local
economy, including the planning and construction of urban uses and in City and regional
transportation systems.
Program 1.A
The City shall strictly and consistently enforce all state mandated energy-conserving
development and building codes/regulations, and shall investigate and report on the
appropriateness of developing more stringent local energy performance standazds. ,
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
Energy&Mineral Resources Element
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Comprehensive General Plan/Energy and Mineral Resources Element
' Program 1.B
The City shall develop or otherwise make available information to developers on energy efficient
' and conserving building design and technologies, addressing enhanced wall and ceiling
insulation, thermally efficient glazing, and efficient heating and cooling equipment and
household appliances.
' Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
t Program 1.0
The City shall periodically assess the local transportation system and plan or maintain
improvements that enhance the efficient movement of people and goods through the community.
' Responsible Agencies: Building Department,Community Development Department
Schedule: Minimum of every 5 yeazs
' Program 1.D
The City shall continue to participate in the transportation planning efforts of SunLine Transit
Authority and shall encourage the expanded use of public transit, vehicles fueled by compressed
' natural gas and hydrogen, buses with bike racks and other system improvements that enhance
overall transportation system operations and energy conservation.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, SunLine Transit Agency; CVAG
' Schedule: Continuous
Program 1.E
� The City shall strive for efficient community land use and transportation planning and design,
and shall assure the provision of convenient neighborhood shopping, medical and other
professional services appropriately located to minimize travel and facilitate the use of alternative
� means of transportation.
Responsible Agency: Public Works Department, Community Development Department,
CVAG; R.iverside County Transportation Commission(RCTC)
� Schedule: Continuous
� Policy 2
Promote the integration of alternative energy systems, including but not limited to solaz thermal,
photovoltaics and other clean energy systems,directly into building design and construction.
� Program 2.A
The City shall collect and make available to residents, businesses, and the building industry
� information on commercially available conservation technologies, solaz thermal and photovoltaic
energy systems, fuel cell and other alternative energy technology, . Building regulations and
guidelines that provide for the safe and efficient installation of these systems shall also be
� provided.
Responsible Agency: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
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Program 2.B
The City shall proactively promote and coordinate with CVAG, its member jurisdictions and
others in the holding of workshops on the use of alternative energy and the local development of
associated industries in the Coachella Valley.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, CVAG, Sunline Transit Agency,
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Schedule: 2004-05; Annually
Policy 3
Proactively support long-term strategies, as well as state and federal legislation and regulations,
that assure affordable and reliable production and delivery of electrical power to the community.
Program 3.A
The City shall investigate and pursue the various options available to influence or directly
manage the purchasing andJor distribution of electrical power to the vazious segments of the
community, including regular consultation with SCE and IID, and the possible participation in a
local public power authority.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; Public Works Department; City
Council
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
Program 3.B
The City shall coordinate with CVAG and member jurisdictions in communicating, to state and
federal legislators and regulators, a mutually agreed upon legislative and regulatory agenda that
addresses the near and long-term energy and associated economic needs of the City and the
Coachella Valley.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; Public Works Department, City
Council, CVAG, Sunline Transit Agency
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
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Policy 4
Support public and private efforts to develop and operate alternative systems of wind, solar and I
other electrical production, which take advantage of local renewable resources.
Program 4.A � I
Coordinating with CVAG and member jurisdictions, the City shall encourage and support the
expansion and enhancement of the valley's wind farms, and shall support studies, strategies and
technologies that take advantage of the potential for utility-scale electric power production as a I
means of addressing the restoration of the Salton Sea.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, City
Council, CVAG, Salton Sea Authority '
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
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CITY MANAGER
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
SUBMITTED BY: Patrick Conlon, Director of Office of Energy Management
DATE: July 13, 2006
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance No. liza►
RECOMMENDATION
8y Minute Motion:
Pass Ordinance No. 112� to second reading at a future date,
which will occur after the review�and approval by the Califomia Energy
Commission.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This proposed Energy Conservation Ordinance affects all new residential and
commercial buildings in the City of Palm Desert. This Ordinance will result in an energy
savings of at least 10°� above the minimum State standards, with large homes (over
4,000 square feet) attaining energy savings of at ieast 15%. The cost to developers for
implementing these requirements range from approximately $2,200 to $4,200 per home,
depending on design and the options selected by the designer. The exception to this
cost would be on model homes where a small 2kW photovoltaic (PV) solar system is
mandatory for each model. The cost for this photovoltaic (PV) system would be
approximately $8,000 to $9,000 per model, after Califomia and Federal rebates.
As required by State law, this Ordinance will appear before the Califomia Energy
Commission for review and app�oval in July and August. Staff wi1! bring this Ordinance
back to the City Council for the second reading after this process is completed.
DISCUSSION
The intent behind this proposed Ordinance is to get all new construction in compliance
with Pa1m Desert's stated energy conservation goals of 30°� reduction citywide,
adjusted for growth, and 30% reduction of our on-peak demand loads within 5 years. To
measure our achievement, the base year for our citywide energy usage was established
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Staff Repo�t
Energy Conservation Requirements for New Construction
July 13, 2006
Page 2 of 3
in 2005. Effective November of 2005, the State of Califomia adopted more stringent
energy conservation standards for new construction. These new State energy standards
increased efficiency �equirements by 12% to 15°lo in all new construction.
This proposed Ordinance before you tonight will raise that standard by an additional
10% to 15% above the new 2005 California Energy Standards, ihus meeting the City's
energy goals. It is designed to be flexible in allowing the designer to choose two paths
to compliance: prescrintive or gerFortnat�ce, with the exception of the mandatory
requirements set forth in Section 22.30.030.
The prescrintive approach is simple and easy: incorporate the six items listed in Section
22.30.040 into the building design, along with the other�equirements cuRently listed the
State law, and the building is deemed to be in compliance with this Orclinance.
If the building designer does not want to incorporate all of the six prescriptive
requirements, they may compute� model the building using the performance approach.
However, the computer model must show that the building's energy budget exceeds the
minimum 2005 Califomia Energy Standards by 10%.
For large homes over 4,000 square feet in conditioned area, the building must
incorporate all of the prescriptive requirements and exceed the 2005 Califomia Energy
Standards by a minimum of 15°r6.
lf the designer cannot get the large home to exceed the 2005 California Energy
Standards by 15%, then the large home must use a photovoltaic (P1/) solar system,
sized per Table A in Section 22.30.050, along with the prescriptive requirements in this
proposed Ordinance.
Why are large homes treated differently? Large homes are allowed by the 2005
Califomia Energy Standards to use more energy than smailer homes. The State allows
a higher Energy Budget in cases equivalent to several smaller homes.
The effective date shown in Section 22.30.070 for this Ordinance is approximate. It is
unknown exactly when the Califomia Energy Commission (CEC) wilt review and
approve this O�dinance for local adoption. The day that happens, staff will schedule the
second reading of this Ordinance for the next City Council meeting. The effective date
of this ordinance will be, as customary, 30 days after the second reading. It is the
recommendation of the City Attomey that, after the CEC actions, we bring to the Council
a second identical ordinance which will be adopted on an urgency basis and thus will be
effective immediately.
The Califomia Energy Commission requires that this local Ordinance have an expiration
date, which is ihe same date that the new 2008 California Energy Standa�ds become
effective statewide, tentatively scheduled for November 2008. At that time, staff will
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Energy Conservation Requirements for New Construction
July 13, 2006
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review the new 2008 State Standards and bring back to the City Council via the Energy
Commission a new Palm Desert Ordinance with new energy efficiency goals more
stringent than the proposed 2008 minimum energy standards established by the State.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Conlon.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
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Director of Office of Energy Management City Attomey
Approved by:
Carlos Ort
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 1124
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LOCAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS COVERED BY THE 2005 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING ENERGY EFFICfENCY STANDARDS
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 24.30 be and the same is hereby added to the Code of the
City of Palm Desert, Califomia, as follows:
"Section 24.30.010 Title, Pumose and Intent. This ordinance sets forth minimum
energy efficiency standards within the City of Palm Desert for all new construction,
including remodels, additions, alterations and tenant improvements.
(a) Background. All residential and nonresidential development must meet or exceed
the energy requirements contained in the 2005 Califomia Building Energy Efficiency
Standards, including Califomia Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 and 6 (the
"Standards"). The ordinance codified in this chapter requires the application of the
Standards, including but not limited to the definitions, procedures, forms, manuals and
alternative calculations methods ("ACMs") associated with the Standards. In addition,
this ordinance amends the Standards as described herein.
(b) Buildings Covered. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all new residential
construction, remodels, additions and afterations, and to all new nonresidential
construction, remodels, additions, alterations and tenant improvements for which a
building permit has been applied for and accepted as complete by the building
department on or after the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 24.30.015 Enforcement. The Building Official for the City of Palm
Desert shall be charged with enforcing the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 24.30.020 Definitions.
PRODUCTION HOME means a dwelling constructed as part of a residential
development of at least five homes per project that is intended or offered for sa1e.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT is to include but not be limited to attached and
� detached single-family dwellings, condominiums, apartments and time-share dwellings,
and not including hotels and motels as defined in the 2005 California Building Energy
Efficiency Standards.
SOLAR PV ENERGY SYSTEM means a photovoltaic solar collector or other
photovoltaic solar energy device that has a primary purpose of providing for the
collection and distribution of solar energy for the generation of alternating current rated
peak electricity. The instaNation of any solar PV energy system must meet all
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insta{lation criteria of the current edition of the California Electrical Code, and must
include PV panels and inverters, which are listed by the Califomia Energy Commission.
PV CREDIT is the energy credit applicable to the Proposed Design for a solar PV
energy system that is capable of generating electricity from sunlight and supplying it
directly to the building; and is connected, through a reversible meter, to the utility grid.
For buildings permitted before January 15, 2007: The methodology used to
calculate the PV credit shall be the Clean Power Estimator at http://www.clean-
power.com/cec/default.asp for the 92260 zip code. The Annual Total TDV energy, in
KBtulsf-yr, shall be the total annual KWh of the solar PV energy system multiplied by
3413 multiplied by 4.22 and divided by the total conditioned floor area of the building.
For buildings permitted on or after January 15, 2007: The amount of PV credit is
defined as the annual total TDV KBtu/sf-yr of the solar PV energy system as calculated
in accordance with the implementation rules and methodology of the California New
Solar Homes Partnership as posted on the Internet web site
http://www.newsolarhomes.ca.qov/; multiplied by 1000 and divided by the total
conditioned floor area of the building. Note: this method of calculating PV credit may be
used whenever it is available on a publicly accessible Intemet web site.
REVISED STANDARD DESIGN TOTAL is the perFormance energy budget, in TDV
KBtu/sf-yr, which this ordinance establishes for all buildings to which it applies. 1t is
defined as the Standard Design Total (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) from any state-approved
alternative calculation method (ACM) multiplied times the Standard Design Adjustment
Factor listed in Table A.
STANDARD DESIGN ADJUSTMENT FACTOR is the arithmetic factor listed in Table A
which, when multiplied by the standard design energy budget from a state-approved
ACM, produces the Revised Standard Design Total.
Table A.
Standard Design
Buildin T e: Ad'ustment Factor
All Nonresidential, High-Rise Residential
and Hotel/Motel Buildin s 0.90
All Low-Rise Multi-fami� Buildin s 0.90
All Sin le Famil Homes < or = 4,000 SF 0.90
All Sin le Famil Homes > 4 000 SF 0.85
Section 24.30.030 Mandatory Requirements. Afl buildings covered by this
ordinance shall include the following mandatory energy measures as applicable and
limited to the permitted scope of work:
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1. Liphtin4. Lighting in all laundry rooms, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, closets
and garages shall be fluorescent and controiled by a Manual-ON, Automatic-OFF
occupancy sensor. All common area landscape lighting shall be fluorescent.
2. Swimmin4 Pools and Spas. All public and private swimming pools, spas,
fountains and water features shall incorporate the following energy conservation
features:
(a) All pool and spa natural gas heaters shall have a minimum AFUE of 90% or
higher; and,
(b) All circulating pump motors and filtration pump motors with a nominal rating of
0.75 horsepower (i.e., '/. HP) or greater shall be two-speed or variable speed motors.
The installation of all two-speed and variable speed motors shall include the installation
of a controller which shall be time-based and shall be programmed to altemate the
speed of the motor between low and high to make effective use of the energy savings
potential of the unit's multi-speed capability. EXCEPTION: Dedicated pump motors
serving only spa jets.
3. Provisions for Future Solar PV Enerav Svstems. A 1-inch diameter efectrical
conduit shall be provided for installation of future solar PV energy systems. The 1-inch
diameter electrical conduit shall extend from a point on the exterior wall located under
the southem roof exposure, to the exterior wall location adjacent to the main electrical
service panel. At each location, the conduit shall terminate at a finro gang exterior wet
location rated electric junction box.
Section 24.30.040 General Comqliance Reauirements. The following general
compliance requirements shall apply to all new construction and additions which are
500 square feet or larger.
PRESCRIPTIVE APPROACH
NONRESIDENTIAL, HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEUMOTEL OCCUPANCIES
(EXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 SQ.FT.)
The following additional requirements apply using the Prescriptive Approach to meet the
2005 Standards.
1. ENVELOPE. The Overall Envelope Approach in Section 143(b) of the 2005
Standards shall be used to demonstrate that the overall heat loss of the
proposed building is at least 10.00% less than the overall heat loss of the
standard building; and that the overall heat gain of the proposed building is at
least 10.00% less than the overall heat gain of the standard building.
2. INDOOR LIGHTING. The calculations of actual and allowed indoor lighting
power density (LPD) in Section 145(a) and (b) of the 2005 Standards shall be
used to demonstrate that the Actual LPD is at least 10.00% less than the
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Allowed LPD. Exception: Display lighting installed wattage is exempt from the
calculation which demonstrates compliance with this requirement.
3. MECHANICAL. In addition to meeting all the requirements of Section 144 of
the 2005 Standards, all fan motors and pump motors which are single-speed,
polyphase, 1 to 500 horsepower, 2-, 4, and 6-pole, squirrel cage induction,
NEMA Design A or B, continuous rated motors must be NEMA Premium
motors by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
PERFORMANCE APPROACH
If the performance approach is used to demonstrate compliance with the 2005
Standards, PV Credit mav not be used for the buildinq to meet the Standards.
However, PV Credit may be used to exceed the Standards by the requisite percentage
defined below.
NONRESIDENTIAL. HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEUMOTEL OCCUPANCIES
jEXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 SQ.FT.): PERFORMANCE APPROACH
If a building utilizes the performance approach, the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must
be at least 10.0°k less than the Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr. Additions of 500
square feet or larger may meet this requirement by using the Existing + Addition +
Alteration approach to exceed the Standard Design by the specified percent.
When determining the percent by which the Proposed Design energy performance
exceeds the Standard Design, Process and Receatacle energv use are included in the
ACM simulation but are excluded in calculatin4 the "% Better Than Standard" !f li htin4
com,oliance is not a varf of the Qerformance analvsis. fhe LiQhts enerqv use is also
exGuded in calculatin4 the "% Befter Than Standard" If domesfic (service) hot water is
nof a Aart of the nerformance analvsis. the Domestic Hot Water enerQv use is exGuded
in calculatin4 fhe "% 6etter Than Standard".
LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (EXCEPT ADDITIONS LESS THAN 500
SQ.FT. AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > 4,000 SQ.FT.)
The performance approach must be used to meet and exceed the 2005 Standards as
follows: the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must be at least 10.0% less than the
Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr. Additions of 500 square feet or larger may meet this
requirement by using the Existing + Addition + Alteration approach to exceed the
Standard Design by the specified percent.
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > 4,000 SQ.FT.
The performance approach must be used to meet and exceed the 2005 Standards as
follows: the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must be at least 15.0% less than the
Standard Design TDV KBtuisf-yr.
Section 24.30.060 Reauirements for Production Homes in Residential
Develoqments. In addition to the requirements specified in Sections 24.30.020 through
24.30.040 of this ordinance, production homes shall, as applicable, meet the following
additional requirements:
1. Model homes as part of a production homes development shall be equipped with
a Solar PV Energy System with a minimum nominal output of 2.0 kW.
2. A seller of production homes shall offer a solar PV energy system option to all
customers that enter into negotiations to purchase a new production home and disclose
the following:
(a) The total installed cost of the solar PV energy system option; and,
(b) The estimated cost savings associated with the solar energy system option as
determined by current and projected future utility costs.
3. Enerpv Star Apaliances Repuired. If provided by the developer, all the following
installed appliances shall be Energy Star rated:
(a) Dishwashers
(b) Refrigerators
(c) Clothes Washers
(d) Clothes Dryers (Natural Gas only)
(e) Ceiling fans
(fl Exhaust fans
Section 24.30.070 Effective Date and Expiration Date. This ordinance shall be
and is hereby declared to be in full force and effect 30 days after the second reading
and when the implementation guidelines and calculation method for the Califomia New
Solar Homes Partnership are available to the public on the Internet.
This ordinance shalt expire on the date that the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards take effect.°
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published once in the Desert Sun, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County of Riverside and
circulated within the City of Palm Desert.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at its regular meeting held this day of , , by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JIM FERGUSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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Appendix: City of Palm Desert Compliance Forms
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Citv of Paim Desert Nonresidential Enerav Compliance Form ����
This form must be submitted for energy plan review, along with the normal Title 24 report, for all
new nonresidential, high-rise residential and hotel/motel construction, and additions which are
equal to or greater than 500 sq.ft. to these occupancies.
Project Name &Address:
Date of Title 24 Report:
1. Calculation of Revised Standard Design energy budget:
Standard Design Adjustment Revised Standard Design
Tota/(KBtulsf-yr) * Factor Total(KBtulsf-yr) *
x 0.90 =
(from Part 2 of 3, PERF-1 J
2. Calculation of PV Credit in the Proposed Design:
(This calculation is used only if there is a so/ar PV energy system receiving credit.]
Annual TDV Energy Total Conditioned Proposed Design
Use (KBtu/sf-yr) F/oorArea (sq.ft.) PV Credit (KBtu/sf-yr)
� / _
(from NSHP web site"J (fiom Part 1 of 3, PERF-1J
3. Verification of compliance with City of Palm Desert energy ordinance:
Proposed Design Proposed Design Revised Standard Design
Total(KBtu/sf-yr) * Credit (KBtu/sf-yr) Total(KBtu/sf-yr) *
� - ) < or=
jfrom Pa�t 2 of 3,PERF-1] �f�om#2j �fi'om#1 j
Note� The Proposed Desiqn (TDV KBtulsf-vr) must always be eaual to or less than the
Sfiandard Desi n Total TDV KBtu/sf- r in the Title 24 CF-1 form Part 1 of 4.
* In calculating the Standard Design Total and the Proposed Design Total, exc/ude Process
and Receptacle energy components listed on fhe PERF-1, Part 2. If lighting compliance is
not a part of the performance analysis, exclude the Lights energy component; if domestic
(service) hot water is not a part of the performance analysis, exclude the Domestic Hot
Water energy component.
'"` Go to www.newsolarhomes.ca.Qov to determine the performance of the so/ar PV energy
system using the methodology approved by the New So�ar Homes Partnership (NSHP.
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Citv of Palm Desert Low-Rise Residential Enerqv Compliance Form ��o�
This form must be submitted for energy plan review, along with the normal Title 24 report, for all
new low-rise residential construction and residential additions equal to or greater than 500
sq.ft.
Project Name & Address:
Date of Tit/e 24 Report:
1. Calculation of Revised Standard Design energy budget:
Standard Design TDV Adjustment Revised Standard Design
Energy(KBtu/sf-yr)* Factor TDV Energy(KBtu/sf-yr)*
x =
�from Part 1 of 4, CF-1 RJ (from Tab/e AJ
2. Calculation of PV Credit in the Proposed Design:
[This calculation is used only if there is a solar PV energy system receiving credit.]
Total Annual TDV Total Conditioned Proposed Design TDV
Energy(KBtu/sf-yr) FloorArea (sq.ft.) PV Credit(KBtu/sf-yr)
( / _
�from NSHP web site"J (fiom Part 1 of 4, C�1RJ
3. Verification of compliance with City of Palm Desert energy ordinance:
Proposed Design TDV Proposed Design Revised Standard Design
Energy(KBtu/sf-yr)* PV Credit(KBtu/sf-yr) TDV Ene�gy(KBtu/sf-yr)*
( - ) < or=
(fiom Part ? of 4, CF-1RJ (from#2J (from#1J
Note: The Proposed Desipn (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) must always be equal to or less than the
Standard DesiQn Total (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) in the Title 24 CF-1 form. Part 1 of 4.
Tab/e A.
Standard Design
Buildin T e: Ad'ustment Factor
All Sin le Famil Homes < or = 4,000 SF 0.90
All Sin le Famil Homes > 4,000 SF 0.85
Al! Low-Rise Multi-famil Buildin s 0.90
*" Go fo www.newsolarhomes.ca.qov to determine the performance of the so/ar PV energy
system using the methodology approved by the New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP.