NAC701A.215. Green Globes standards: Exclusions and modifications; use of third-party assessor by applicant for partial tax abatement.

     1. In accordance with the provisions of NRS 701A.100, the Green Globes standards adopted pursuant to NAC 701A.213:

     (a) Do not include any Green Globes standard:

          (1) That has not been a Green Globes standard for at least 2 years at the time the applicant provides proof to the Director pursuant to NAC 701A.240 and 701A.250 that the building or other structure meets the equivalent of a rating of two globes or higher under the Green Globes standard; or

          (2) For homes.

     (b) Shall be deemed to require a building or other structure to obtain:

          (1) At least 32 points for energy conservation under the Energy Performance standard of a Green Globes standard, to meet the equivalent of a rating of two globes;

          (2) At least 40 points for energy conservation under the Energy Performance standard of a Green Globes standard, to meet the equivalent of a rating of three globes; and

          (3) At least 56 points for energy conservation under the Energy Performance standard of a Green Globes standard, to meet the equivalent of a rating of four globes.

     2. An applicant for a partial tax abatement:

     (a) Must use a third-party assessor, assigned by the Green Building Initiative, to review and verify the information submitted by the applicant and approve the project for the purpose of obtaining certification by the Green Building Initiative.

     (b) Shall submit to the Director with his or her application a copy of the report and findings of the assessor as the result of the assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph (a).

     3. As used in this section, “home” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 701A.100.

     (Added to NAC by Office of Energy by R127-13, eff. 6-23-2014)