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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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)Return to list of terms

(Pronounced See' quah) Enacted in 1970 and amended through 1983, established state policy to maintain a high quality environment in California and set up regulations to inhibit degradation of the environment.

Source: California Energy Commission