KCC §13-6.1
Energy efficiency rules for new buildings
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section explains why the county has energy rules for new buildings. The goal is to make buildings use less energy while still being comfortable and useful. It also sets ways to check if a building meets these energy-saving standards.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — General Provisions
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The purposes of this Article are to:Set minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of new buildings so that they may be constructed, operated, and maintained in a manner that minimizes the use of energy without constraining the building function or the comfort or productivity of the occupants; andProvide criteria for energy-efficient design and provide methods for determining compliance with these criteria.
The County of Kauaʻi publishes this code through eCode360 and states that it is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the Code.
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