1. HIGH PERFORMANCE PATHWAY- Properties that are highly efficient or have demonstrated increased efficiency.
The Property has achieved one (1) or more of the Energy standards and one (1) or more of the water standards set forth below for at least two (2) of the three (3) calendar years preceding the Property's compliance due date.
Energy Standards
The Property has a current LEED™ Certification
The Property has received an ENERGY STAR® Score of 75 or greater
The Property has improved its ENERGY STAR® Score by fifteen (15) points or more compared to its performance during the baseline year; or
The Property has a weather-normalized site Energy Use that is twenty-five percent (25%) below the calculated mean for that property type; or
The Property has reduced its weather-normalized site Energy Use Intensity by at least fifteen percent (15%) compared to its performance during the baseline year.
Water Standards
The building has received a US EPA Water Score of 75
The Property has improved its US EPA Water Score by fifteen (15) points or more relative to its performance during the baseline year
The Property has a Water Use Intensity as calculated by the Benchmarking Tool that is twenty-five percent (25%) below the locally calculated mean for that property type
The Property has reduced its Water Use Intensity by at least fifteen percent (15%) compared to its performance during the baseline year.
2. IMPROVEMENT PATHWAY - Properties requiring additional energy or water efficiency.
If a Property does not meet performance standards set forth in Section 17.85.400 above, an Owner shall meet the requirements of this Chapter through one (1) of three (3) alternative means:
1. Adopting Efficiency Improvement Measures.
2. Conducting an Audit; (2)
3. Performing Retro-Commissioning; or (3)
IMPROVEMENT PATHWAY 1 - Adopting Efficiency Improvement Measures
An Owner of a Property which does not have a central cooling system may comply with the requirements of this by demonstrating two (2) of the following corresponding efficiency improvement measures listed below were completed
Energy Efficiency Improvement Measures:
Comply with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
Title 24 Installation of common area and exterior lighting fixtures
Installation of a domestic hot water heater
Replacement of all refrigerators on the Property to ENERGY STAR® Certified models
Replacement of all gas stoves on the Property with electric induction stoves
Replacement of all gas water heaters on the Property to electric heat pump or tankless water heaters
Installation of a smart thermostat
Installation of a solar thermal heating/cooling system;
Enrollment in a Department-approved utility demand response program;
Installation of insulation on all hot water pipes in accessible Property locations; or
Participation in a Department-approved Energy utility retrofit program (e.g., taking advantage of rebate or incentive programs for upgrades).
Water Efficiency Improvement Measures
Installation of plumbing such that all systems on the Property comply with Title 24.
Installation of outdoor landscaping and irrigation such that all systems on the Property are in compliance with San José Municipal Code Chapter 15.11, Water Efficient Landscape Standards for New and Rehabilitated Landscaping in effect at the time of the compliance cycle;
Installation of a greywater system in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Sections 1502.6, 1502.10.3, or as amended;
Installation of insulation on all hot water pipes in accessible Property locations;
Participation in an approved water utility retrofit program (e.g., taking advantage of rebate or incentive programs for upgrades).
IMPROVEMENT PATHWAY 2 - Audit
An Owner may comply with the requirements of this Chapter by conducting a Level 2 Audit for ENERGY AND WATER.
IMPROVEMENT PATHWAY 3 - Retro-Commissioning
An Owner may comply with the requirements of this Chapter by performing Retro-Commissioning for ENERGY AND WATER