Guam Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 11/28/2012
Program Overview:
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Guam |
| Incentive Type: |
Building Energy Code |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Comprehensive Measures |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Residential |
| Residential Code: | The Guam Energy Code meets or exceeds 93 MEC, can use REScheck to show compliance. |
| Commercial Code: | ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989, can use COMcheck to show compliance. |
| Web Site: |
http://bcap-ocean.org/state-country/guam
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Summary:
NOTE: In September 2012, The Guam Building Code Council adopted the draft Guam Tropical Energy Code. It must be adopted by the legislature before it is official. This entry and information will be updated accordingly.
Much of the information presented in this summary is drawn from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program and the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP). For more detailed information about building energy codes, visit the DOE and BCAP web sites.
The Uniform Building Code (UBC) was adopted with provisions that allow the Guam Department of Public Works to administer the latest edition of the code. Buildings under construction must comply with major safety issues, if practical. When the UBC is updated, the Guam Department of Public Works must notify all affected parties to comply with the updated version. Guam amendments to the UBC must be published.
The Guam Department of Public Works enforces the UBC for private and public buildings. Engineers and architects conduct all plan reviews. Trained and experienced building inspectors conduct field inspections. Appeals to Department of Public Works decisions are heard by the Contractors Licensing Board. Other appeals (not on Department of Public Works decisions) are heard by the Territorial Planning Commission.
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Contact:
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Ed Borja
Department of Public Works
Building Permits & Inspection Office
542 North Marine Drive
Tamuning, GU 96911
Phone: (671) 646-9708
Fax: (671) 646-3749
E-Mail: edborja@commail.gov.gu
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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