Solar Design Standards for State Buildings

July 18, 2023

Summary

Arizona law requires that new state building projects over 6,000 square feet follow prescribed solar design standards. Solar improvements should be evaluated on the basis of life cycle costs. Affected buildings include buildings designed and constructed by the department of administration, school districts and universities. These projects must include an evaluation of: (a) proper site orientation; (b) active and passive solar energy systems for space heating; (c) solar water heating; and (d) use of solar daylighting devices.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Arizona
Incentive Type:	Energy Standards for Public Buildings
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Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar - Passive Solar Water Heat Solar Space Heat Solar Thermal Electric Solar Photovoltaics Daylighting Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Other EE
Renewable Energy Requirement:	Certain buildings must evaluate solar energy options.

Authorities

Name:	ARS 34-452
Date Enacted:	1997
Expiration Date:	None

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