Revisions to Guidelines for Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development (Build) Program, Second Edition

The California Energy Commission is revising the guidelines for the Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development (BUILD) Program, as established by Senate Bill 1477, to update eligibility criteria, participation procedures, and incentive structures aimed at advancing low-emissions development. This activity is classified as a forecast and does not constitute a formal procurement, with no solicitation number, contract value, or pricing details provided. The revisions are designed to align with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically leveraging categorical exemptions under Sections 15307 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines, as well as relevant provisions in the Public Resources Code, to streamline administrative processes without requiring a full environmental review. The place of performance is identified as Sacramento, California, with Camille Remy-Obad serving as the primary point of contact for the project. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, payment instructions, invoicing systems, evaluation factors, or contractor representations are included in the documentation, reflecting the purely regulatory and administrative nature of the action. The deliverable is the finalized second edition of the BUILD Program Guidelines, which will govern future program implementation without triggering formal contract award mechanisms. No period of performance, delivery schedule, or submission deadlines are specified, and no attachments, certifications, or socioeconomic requirements are outlined, confirming this as a state-level regulatory update rather than a competitive acquisition.