Best Practice Guide

Glossary

Introduction

Planning an Energy Program

Funding and Approval

Education

Lighting

Central HVAC System

Procurement Policy

Building Envelope

Demand Response

Distributed Generation

Water Use

Motors

Food Service

Resources and Appendices

Lessons Learned

Best Practice Guide Glossary

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CLIMATE ZONE Return to list of terms

A geographical area is the state that has particular weather patterns. These zones are used to determine the type of building standards that are required by law.

Source: California Energy Commission