HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1124 Local Energy Efficiency Standards 2nd Reading ORDINANCE NO. 1124
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNtA, ADOPTING LOCAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR
BUILDINGS COVERED BY THE 2005 CALIFORNIA BUILDING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY 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, California, as follows:
Section 24.30.010 Title, Purpose and Intent. This Ordinance sets forth
minimum energy efficiency standards within the City of Palm Desert for all new
construction, including remodels, additions, alterations, condominium conversions 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 California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 and 6 (the
"Standards"). This Ordinance 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 alterations, 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.
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION is defined in Section 25.112 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
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 sale.
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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.
The methodology used to calculate the PV credit shall be the Clean Power Estimator at:
http://www.consumerenerqycenter.orq/renewables/estimator/index.html using the 92260
zip code. The Annual Total TDV energy, in KBtu/sf-yr, shall be the total annual KWh of
the solar PV energy system multiplied by 12,675 and divided by the total conditioned
floor area of the building.
The Building Official for the City of Palm Desert may specify at a later date a different
calculation method for establishing PV credit and may decertify the Clean Power
Estimator method.
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.
REVISED STANDARD DESIGN TOTAL is the performance energy budget, in TDV
KBtu/sf-yr, which this Ordinance establishes for all residential buildings to which it
applies. It 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.
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 installation of any solar PV energy system must meet all installation criteria of the
current edition of the California Electrical Code, and must include PV panels and
inverters, which are listed by the California Energy Commission.
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
Sin le Famil Homes < 4,000 SF 0.90
Sin le Famil Homes = or > 4,000 SF 0.85
Low-Rise Multi-famil Buildin s 0.90
Condominium Conversions 0.90
Additions to all the above = or > 500 SF 0.90
All other additions and all alterations 1.00
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Section 24.30.030 Mandatory ReQuirements. All buildings covered by this
Ordinance shaN include the fotlowing mandatory energy measures as applicable and
limited to the permitted scope of work:
1. Liqhtinq. All common area landscape lighting shall be fluorescent or approved low
voltage lighting in conformance with Palm Desert Municipal Code section 24.16.053.
2. 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, poly-phase, 1.0
nominal horsepower to 500 nominal 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.
3. Swimming 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., 3/. HP) or greater shall be two-speed or variable speed motors.
The installation of all finro-speed and variable speed motors shall include the installation
of a controller which shall be time-based and shall be programmed to alternate 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.
4. Provisions for Future Solar PV Enerqv Systems. A 1-inch diameter electrical 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
southern roof exposure, to the exterior walt location adjacent to the main electrical
service panel. At each location, the conduit shall terminate at a two gang, exterior wet
location rated, electric junction box.
Section 24.30.040 General Compliance Reauirements. The following General
Compliance Requirements shall apply to all new construction and additions which are
500 square feet or larger. Note that other special requirements for single family homes
equal to or larger than 4,000 square feet and for production homes are included in
Section 22.30.050 of this Ordinance.
Palm Desert Energy Orrlinance 12/4/06 Page 3
A. LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (EXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 Sa.Ft.l
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES < 4,000 Sq.Ft.), MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS, ADDITIONS
TO THESE BUILDINGS = OR > 500 Sq.Ft., AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
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 sq.ft. or greater and condominium
conversions may meet this requirement by using the Existing+Addition+Alteration
method to demonstrate that the Proposed Design energy use is at least 10% less than
the Standard Design energy budget.
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES = or > 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 KBtu/sf-yr.
In modeling buildings to meet this requirement, Domestic Hot Water (DHW) energy use
shall be included. Exception: When there is no change to a building's existing water
heater(s), DHW energy use need not be included in the Existing+Addition+Alteration
method.
B. NONRESIDENTIAL, HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEUMOTEL
OCCUPANCIES (EXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 Sq.Ft.)
The permit applicant must demonstrate that the general compliance requirement for the
building envelope has been met for these occupancies using either the Prescriptive or
Performance option defined below.
PRESCRIPTIVE ENVELOPE APPROACH
The Overall Envelope Approach in Section 143(b) of the 2005 Standards shall be used to
demonstrate that the Overall Heat Gain of the proposed building is at least 10.0% less
than the Overall Heat Gain of the standard building.
PERFORMANCE APPROACH
1. Performance alternatives to meeting the Prescriptive Envelope requirement are to:
(a) Model the building envelope only for compliance using a state-approved
nonresidential ACM and demonstrate that the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf for the
Cooling energy component must be at least 5.0% less than the Standard Design TDV
KBtu/sf-yr Cooling energy component; or,
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(b) Model the building envelope and mechanical system for compliance and demonstrate
that the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf for the sum of the Cooling, Fan, Pump and Heat
Rejection energy components must be at least 5.0% less than the sum of the Standard
Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr Cooling, Fan, Pump and Heat Rejection energy components, or,
(c) Model the building envelope and lighting for compliance using a state-approved
nonresidential ACM and demonstrate that the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf for the sum
of Cooling and Lighting energy components must be at least 5.0% less than the
Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr sum of Cooling and Lighting energy components; or,
(d) Model the building envelope, lighting and mechanical system for compliance and
demonstrate that the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf for the sum of the Cooling, Lighting,
Fan, Pump and Heat Rejection energy components must be at least 5.0% less than the
sum of the Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr for the sum of Cooling, Lighti�g, Fan, Pump
and Heat Rejection energy components.
2. Additions of 500 sq.ft. or greater may use the Existing+Addition+Alteration method to
demonstrate that the sum of the specified Proposed Design energy components (defined
in 1 a, 1 b, 1 c or 1 d above) are at least 5% less than the sum of the same Standard
Design energy components.
C. CREDIT FOR SOLAR PV ENERGY SYSTEMS
1. PV Credit may be used per definition in Section 24.30.020 to reduce the Proposed
Design TDV energy.
2. If the performance approach is used to demonstrate comaliance with the 2005
Standards. PV Credit may not be used to meet the Standards. However, PV Credit may
be used to exceed the Standards for the purposes of ineeting the General Compliance
Requirements as explained in this section of the Ordinance.
D. DOCUMENTATION
To demonstrate that the General Compliance Requirements of this Ordinance have been
met, the permit applicant may, optionally, submit supplementary forms and
documentation separate from the building drawings, specifications and standard Title 24
report.
Palm Desert Energy Orrlinance 12/4/06 Page Jr
Section 24.30.050 Reauirements for Production Homes in Residential
Developments. 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. At least one model home which is a 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 aN
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. Enerav Star Appliances Required. 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 ( Shafl be Natural Gas on{y)
(e) Ceiling fans
(fl Exhaust fans
Section 24.30.060 Effective Date and Exairation Date. This Ordinance shall be
and is hereby declared to be in full force and effect 30 days after the second reading of
this Ordinance.
This Ordinance shall expire on the date that the state's 2008 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards take effect.
Palm Desert Enerc�y Oidinance 12/4/06 Page 6
Section 2. Express Findings. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code
section 17958.7, the City Council of The City of Palm Desert makes the following
Express Findings that the modifications to the 2005 California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards, as detailed in Section 1 of this Ordinance, are reasonably necessary due to
local climatic conditions. As a result of very high summer ambient temperatures,
including a Summer Design Temperature of 112° F., average load demand and peak
load demand of energy used in Palm Desert is an important factor concerning public
safety and adverse economic impacts of power outages or power reductions (i.e.,
"brown-outs"). Utility company studies indicate that homes within The City of Palm
Desert use on an average of 50% more energy and average summer peak load
demands exceed 120°to more energy than other similar utility customers located outside
the desert climate zone. Reduction of total and peak energy use as a result of
incremental energy conservation measures required by this Ordinance will have local and
regional benefits in the cost-effective reduction of energy costs for the building owner,
additional available system energy capacity, and a reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions.
Section 3. 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.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Counci{ 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:
Richarc/Kelly, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALtFORNIA
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITI�OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LOCAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR
BUILDINGS COVERED BY THE 2005 CALIFORNIA BUILDING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY 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, California, as follows:
Section 24.30.010 Title, Purpose and Intent This Ordinance sets forth
minimum energy efficiency standards within the City of Palm Desert for all new
construction, including remodels, additions, alterations, condominium conversions and
tenant improvements.
(a) Background. All residential and nonresidential development must meet or exceed the
energy requirements contained in the 2005 California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards, including California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 and 6 (the
"Standards"). This Ordinance 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 alterations, 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.
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION is defined in Section 25.112 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
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 sale.
Palm Desert Energy Ordinance 12/4/06
Page 1
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.
The methodology used to calculate the PV credit shall be the Clean Power Estimator at:
http�//www consurnerenerqvicenter orq/renewables/estimator/index.html using the 92260
zip code. The Annual Total TDV energy, in KBtu/sf-yr, shall be the total annual KWh of
the solar PV energy system multiplied by 12,675 and divided by the total conditioned
floor area of the building.
The Building Official for the City of Palm Desert may specify at a later date a different
calculation method for establishing PV credit and may decertify the Clean Power
Estimator method.
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.
REVISED STANDARD DESIGN TOTAL is the performance energy budget, in TDV
KBtu/sf-yr, which this Ordinance establishes for all residential buildings to which it
applies. It 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.
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 installation of any solar PV energy system must meet all installation criteria of the
current edition of the California Electrical Code, and must include PV panels and
inverters, which are listed by the California Energy Commission.
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
Sin le Famil Homes < 4,000 SF 0.90
Single Famil Homes = or > 4,000 SF 0.85
Low-Rise Multi-famil Buildin s 0.90
Condominium Conversions 0.90
Additions to all the above = or > 500 SF 0.90
All other additions and all alterations 1.00
Palm Desert Energy Ordinance 12/4/06 Page 2
Section 24.30.030 Mandatory Requirements. All buildings covered by this
Ordinance shall include the following mandatory energy measures as applicable and
�imited to the permitted scope of work:
1. Liqhtinq. All common area landscape lighting shall be fluorescent or approved low
voltage lighting in conformance with Palm Desert Municipal Code section 24.16.053.
2. 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, poly-phase, 1.0
nominal horsepower to 500 nominal 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.
3. Swimminq 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-spee d 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 alternate 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.
4. Provisions for Future Solar PV Ener S stems. A 1-inch diameter electrical 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
southern 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
focation rated, electric junction box.
Section 24.30.040 General Comaliance Reauirements The following General
Compliance Requirements shall apply to all new construction and additions which are
500 square feet or larger. . Exception: ' �
II
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Page 3
A LOW RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (EXCEPI` ADDITIONS < 500 Sq.Ft.)
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES < 4 000 Sq Ft ) MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS, ADDITIONS
TO THESE BUILDINGS = OR > 500 Sq Ft AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
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 sq.ft. or greater and condominium
conversions may meet this requirement by using the Existing+Addition+Alteration
method to demonstrate that the Proposed Design energy use is at least 10% less than
the Standard Design energy budget.
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES = or > 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 KBtu/sf-yr.
In modeling buildings to meet this requirement, Domestic Hot Water(DHW) energy use
shall be included. Exception: When there is no change to a building's existing water
heater(s), DHW energy use need not be included in the Existing+Addition+Alteration
method.
B. NONRESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEUMOTEL
OCCUPANCIES (EXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 Sq.Ft.)
The permit applicant must demonstrate that the general compliance requirement for the
building envelope has been met for these occupancies using either the Prescriptive or
Performance option defined below.
PRESCRIPTIVE ENVELOPE APPROACH
The Overall Envelope Approach in Section 143(b) of the 2005 Standards shall be used to
demonstrate that the Overall Heat Gain of the proposed building is at least 10.0% less
than the Overall Heat Gain of the standard building.
PERFORMANCE APPROACH
1. Performance alternatives to meeting the Prescriptive Envelope requirement are to:
(a) Model the building envelope only for compliance using a state-approved
nonresidential ACM and demonstrate that the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf for the
Cooling energy companent must be at least 5.0°/a less than the Standard Design TDV
KBtu/sf-yr Cooling energy component; or,
(b) Model the building envelope and mechanical system for compliance and demonstrate
that the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf for the sum of the Cooling, Fan, Pump and Heat
Rejection energy components must be at least 5.0% less than the sum of the Standard
Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr Cooling, Fan, Pump and Heat Rejection energy components, or,
Palm Desert Energy Ordinance 12/4/06 Page 4
(c) Model the building envelope and lighting for compliance using a state-approved
nonresidential ACM and demonstrate that the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf for the sum
of Cooling and Lighting energy components must be at least 5.0% less than the
Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr sum of Cooling and Lighting energy components; or,
(d) Model the building envelope, lighting and mechanical system for compliance and
demonstrate that the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf for the sum of the Cooling, Lighting,
Fan, Pump and Heat Rejection energy components must be at least 5.0% less than the
sum of the Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr for the sum of Cooling, Lighting, Fan, Pump
and Heat Rejection energy components.
2. Additions of 500 sq.ft. or greater may use the Existing+qddition+qlteration method to
demonstrate that the sum of the specified Proposed Design energy components (defined
in 1 a, 1 b, 1 c or 1 d above) are at least 5% less than the sum of the same Standard
Design energy components.
C. CREDIT FOR SOLAR PV ENERGY SYSTEMS
1. PV Credit may be used per definition in Section 24.30.020 to reduce the Proposed
Design TDV energy.
2_ If the pertormance approach is used to demonstrate compliance with the 2005
Standards. PV Credit mav not be used to meet the Standards. However,
PV Credit may
be used to exceed the Standards for the purposes of ineeting the General Compliance
Requirements as explained in this section of the Ordinance.
D. DOCUMENTATION
To demonstrate that the General Compliance Requirements of this Ordinance have been
met, the permit applicant may, optionally, submit supplementary forms and
documentation separate from the building drawings, specifications and standard Title 24
report.
Palm Desert Energy Ordinance 12/4/06
Page�
Section 24.30.050 Requirements for Production Homes in Residential
Developments. 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. At least one model home which is a 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. Enerqv Star Appliances Required. 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 ( Shall be Natural Gas only)
(e) Ceiling fans
(f) Exhaust fans
Section 24.30.060 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 of
this Ordinance.
This Ordinance shall expire on the date that the state's 2008 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards take effect.
Palm Desert Energy Ordinance 12/4/06 Page 6
Sect� 2. Express Findings. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Cod�
section 17958.7, the City Council of The City of Palm Desert makes the following
Express Findings that the modifications to the 2005 California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards, as detailed in Section 1 of this Ordinance, are reasonably necessary due to
local climatic conditions. As a result of very high summer ambient temperatures,
including a Summer Design Temperature of 112° F., average load demand and peak
load demand of energy used in Palm Desert is an important factor concerning public
safety and adverse economic impacts of power outages or power reductions (i.e.,
"brown-outs"). Utility company studies indicate that homes within The City of Palm
Desert use on an average of 50% more energy and average summer peak load
demands exceed 120% more energy than other similar utility customers located outside
the desert climate zone. Reduction of total and peak energy use as a result of
incremental energy conservation measures required by this Ordinance will have local and
regional benefits in the cost-effective reduction of energy costs for the building owner,
additional available system energy capacity, and a reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions.
Section 3. 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. .
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:
Richard Ke/I MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Palm Desert Energy�rdinance 12/4/06 Page 7
Section 24m30.050 Requirements for Production Homes in Residential
Developments. 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. At least one model home which is a 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. Enerqv Star Appliances Required. 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 ( Shall be Natural Gas only)
(e) Ceiling fans
(f) Exhaust fans
Section 24.30.060 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 of
this Ordinance.
This Ordinance shall expire on the date that the state's 2008 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards take effect.
Palm Desert Energy Ordinance 12I4/06 Page 6
Section 2. Expr�ss Findings, Pursu�nt to California Health and Safety Ccde
section 17958.78 the City Council of The City of Palrn Desert makes the following
Express Findings that the modifications to the 2005 California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards, as detailed in Section 1 of this Ordinance, are reasonably necessary due to
tocal climatic conditions. As a result of very high summer ambient temperatures,
including a Summer Design Temperature of 112° F., average load demand and p�ak
load demand of energy used in Palm Desert is an important factor concerning public
safety and adverse economic impacts of power outages or power reductions (i.e.,
"brown-outs"). Utility company studies indicate that homes within The City of Palm
Desert use on an average of 50% more energy and average summer peak load
demands exceed 120% more energy than other similar utility customers located outside
the desert climate zone. Reduction of total and peak energy use as a result of
incremental energy conservation measures required by this Ordinance will have local and
regional benefits in the cost-effective reduction of energy costs for the building owner,
additional available system energy capacity, and a reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions.
Section 3. 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.
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:
Richard Kell MAYOR
ATTEST:
RA�HELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
GITY OF PALM DESERT, GALIFORNtA
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