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There are a total of 63 measures. Each measure is intended to be closely integrated across disciplines for an integrated design approach. New Directions Recent changes in the Title 24 Energy requirements have affected several of the points listed in the current rating system described above. In response to those changes, ACWMA has been working on a revised residential rating system recognizing duplicated measures which are used to meet Title 24 requirements and a green building threshold. Since ACWMA found that many of the green building checklist points were being implemented through Title 24, it modified the checklist, lowering the number of points to eliminate the duplication. The revised checklist continues to ensure that the guidelines are flexible and provide a broad range of reachable points from a "menu" of 292 points. As the ACWMA continued to work towards a revision to the checklist, the stakeholders have expressed some concern that the rating system may change soon and thought that the checklist may not be able to provide the existing flexibility or that points would be difficult to attain. There was also concern that a revised checklist may be adopted without ample opportunity to review and comment. Staff has evaluated this issue and suggests incorporating Sections 17.50.030(t and z) which address this first amendment as well as any anticipated future revISions. At the March 8, 2006 Planning Commission hearing, public testimony was heard from Pam Hardy ofPonderosa Homes who attended representing the Building Council. She stated that the changes shown on the new rating schedule and point allocations appeared reasonable and attainable. She also noted that the number of points remains the same (50 points) for a building to be considered 'green' and maintains flexibility in the choices that can be made. She stated the building community could support the proposed Ordinance amendment in that it does provide a level of predictability to the building process. Benefits and Costs According to the Department of Energy, buildings account for a significant percentage of the country's sulfur dioxide emissions, nitrous oxide emissions, particulate emissions, and carbon dioxide emissions. Building green may reduce some of these environmental effects from new building construction, improving sustainable development and reducing operating costs while continuing to meet the housing demands. There have been questions related to the costs of building green throughout the collaborative process. Costs are generally considered to be somewhat higher related to the short-term construction costs ranging anywhere from $2-$5 per square foot. However, these short-term costs have been found to disappear altogether when projects are coordinated in a SR 06:089 Page 5 of8