Controlled environment horticulture space: thermal curtains.
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Overview
This bill amends the California Building Standards Code to allow controlled environment horticulture spaces, such as commercial greenhouses, to use alternative technologies like thermal curtains, shade cloths, or thermal screens instead of double-paned glass windows to meet energy efficiency requirements. It requires the Energy Commission to verify that these alternatives are as energy-efficient or more so than current regulations and directs the California Building Standards Commission to develop specific building standards for this purpose. The bill aims to support California’s agricultural economy and promote sustainable practices.
Key provisions
- Allows controlled environment horticulture spaces to use thermal curtains, shade cloths, or equivalent technologies instead of double-paned glass windows.
- Requires the Energy Commission to verify that alternative technologies meet or exceed current energy efficiency standards.
- Directs the California Building Standards Commission to develop building standards for these alternative technologies.
- The provisions regarding alternative technologies will remain in effect until the next triennial update of the California Building Standards Code.
- Defines ‘controlled environment horticulture space’ and ‘thermal screen’ for clarity.
- Specifies that the changes address a statewide concern, applying to all cities.
- Exempts local agencies from reimbursement requirements under the California Constitution.
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