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Board removes renewable-systems requirement from local packet after debate
Summary
Members debated new 2024 language requiring on-site renewable energy or off-site procurement and voted to strike the renewable systems section (C405.15) from the local adoption packet; staff said off-site procurement language would require documentation and 10-year credit contracts.
The presenter explained a 2024 IECC section that would require buildings either to be equipped for on-site renewable electricity generation or, if exempt, to procure off-site renewable energy and retain contract documentation for 10 years.
"This requires all buildings to be equipped for either on-site renewable electricity generation unless they're exempt. If they're exempt, they must procure off-site renewable electrical energy," the presenter said while describing exceptions for small buildings and shaded roofs. Board members asked whether off-site procurement equates to buying green tags or credited contracts; staff confirmed the code spells out contract documentation and crediting requirements.
A member moved to strike the renewable energy systems section from the local adoption packet; the motion was seconded online and carried after voice vote (one member recorded a 'no'). The board left the remainder of energy topics for separate review.
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