Sustainability

 

 

All projects are required to exceed Title 24 of California Code of Regulations energy efficiency standards by at least 10%. On average, SDCCD projects exceed Title 24 by 20%, and some as high as 49.5%. Efforts to incorporate energy efficiencies into our designs have resulted in financial incentives provided to the District by SDG&E’s Savings by Design program in excess of $1 million.

The District requires all projects to divert at least 75% of construction and demolition debris from landfills. In most cases, the amount has been significantly higher, up to 92% in some cases. Beyond the construction waste diversion, active recycling programs are in place at all campuses and the District offices, divert a significantly higher percentage of its waste stream than the 50% required by legislation, as much as 89% at some locations.