Policy topic
Arizona does not require public school facilities statewide to obtain LEED or another green-building certification.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 35–36
Exterior building envelopes, interior surfaces, and finishes must meet standards for durability and energy efficiency.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 30 · A.A.C. R7-6-271
Title 24 Part 11 (CALGreen) addresses construction waste, low-emitting materials, moisture and site.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 59 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 11
The California Energy Commission develops the Title 24 building energy efficiency standards.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 22–23 · Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 25000–25990; Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 6
Arizona requires classroom illumination of at least 50 foot-candles for traditional lighting systems or 30 foot-candles for LED lighting systems, permitting LED technology to satisfy illumination requirements while improving energy efficiency.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 35 · A.A.C. R7-6-212
School districts are encouraged to participate in voluntary initiatives such as the School Energy and Water Use Efficiency Program, which supports collaboration with utilities to implement cost-saving energy measures; participation is locally discretionary unless another applicable requirement makes it a condition.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 36 · A.R.S. § 15-213.02
The 2022 Energy Code is effective through 2025 and the 2025 Energy Code takes effect January 1, 2026.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 59 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 6
Governor's Executive Order 2005-05 establishes a voluntary energy-efficiency benchmark for state-funded construction projects, including K-12 schools, encouraging new school facilities to achieve at least LEED Silver certification or comparable energy-efficiency standards.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 35–36 · Executive Order 2005-05
New Alabama school construction and major renovations subject to DCM oversight must comply with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, including requirements for the building envelope, mechanical systems, lighting, and energy controls.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 35–36 · 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems must be designed, installed, and maintained to ensure operational reliability and energy efficiency.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 30 · A.A.C. R7-6-265
The School Facilities Division promotes energy conservation through technical assistance and tools including an Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Checklist for new construction projects.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 36
Title 24 Part 11 (CALGreen) sets green building standards.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 50–51 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 11
Title 24 Part 6 addresses cooling, efficiency and ventilation.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 57 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 6
Title 24 Part 6 (California Energy Code) sets building energy standards.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 50–51 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 6
The Warren-Alquist Act (Pub. Res. Code §§ 25000–25990), including §§ 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8 and 25910, provides CEC energy authority.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 58 · Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 25000–25990; Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8, 25910
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