This page contains the compliance requirements for new residential and non-residential projects. The page outlines compliance with a video and written directions. The page also provides information about "Green Carpet Service", an on-demand virtual help-desk. 

PLEASE NOTE: Projects must comply with both the statewide energy code and local energy reach code.

Need Help with Your Project?

• Virtual Help Desk Available Through the Green Carpet Service
• On-call technical experts for the SLO Energy Reach Code.
• Email and chat Green Building Help Desk.
• Ticket system & 1 business day turnaround for inquiries.
• Solutions to Energy Reach Code challenges.
• Solutions to Energy Reach Code compliance issues during the permit process.

 To live chat with a Virtual Help Desk service expert, schedule an appointment, or submit a ticket:

• Website: slo.greencarpetservice.com
• Email: slo@greencarpetservice.com
• Hours of Operations: M-F 9 AM - 12 PM (excluding holidays)

The Clean Energy Choice Program Compliance Training Video

The following video contains an overview of the goals, requirements, and compliance processes for the Clean Energy Choice Program for New Buildings. For "Full Screen" viewing, click the "Full Screen" button at the bottom right hand corner of the viewer. If you have trouble viewing the video, please visit the YouTube help web page. The program overview is also provided in the Compliance Guideline Counter Handout.

Residential and Non-Residential Compliance:

All new residential and commercial projects shall follow the compliance process presented below. This page identifies the new requirements for projects submitting for permit on or after January 1st, 2023.

Planning Phase

• Verify Requirements: Verify the applicable requirement by using the Clean Energy Program for New Buildings Scoping Form
• Planning Acknowledgement: Complete, sign, and include the Clean Energy Choice Program Clean Energy Program Acknowledgement Statement on the index sheet at the beginning of the plan set.

Plan Check Phase

• Verify Requirements: Verify the applicable requirement by using the Clean Energy Program for New Buildings Scoping Form
• Energy Reach Code Compliance: Ensure that the Energy Compliance report shows the minimum requirements with the California State Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6).
• Certificate of Compliance: Include the completed and signed Building Permit Certificate of Compliance and a blank copy of the Building Final Inspection Certificate of Compliance in the plan set with the energy compliance documentation.

Inspection Phase

• Comply with the approved plans: Install measures as indicated on the Energy Compliance Report within the Permit Plans.
• Certificate of Compliance: Ensure the Building Final Inspection Certificate of Compliance is completed in its entirety.
• Energy Compliance Report Changes: Any changes made during construction impacting the Energy Compliance Report should be revised and resubmitted.

Infeasibility

Project applicants seeking a technical exemption or public interest exemption must submit as identified in 8.11.050 and 8.11.060, must submit an exemption application for approval. Please review and complete the Clean Energy Program for New Buildings Exemption Application with the building permit application. 

Local Compliance Documents:

All Newly Constructed Buildings

• Clean Energy Program for New Buildings Scoping Form
• Clean Energy Program Planning Acknowledgement Statement
• CEP Building Permit Certificate of Compliance
• CEP Final Inspection Certificate of Compliance
• Clean Energy Program for New Buildings Exemption Application

Local and State Resource Links:

• All Electric Municipal Code Ordinance (SLOMC1717)
• Zoning Code Amendment in Support of Clean Energy Program (SLOMC 1718)
• California Green Building Code (BSC)
• California Green Building Guideline (BSC)
• California Energy Code (CEC)
• Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE)