High Performance Incentive (HPI) Program

Proposition 1D set aside $100 million for the High Performance Incentive (HPI) program to promote the use of high performance attributes in new construction and modernization projects for K-12 schools. These attributes include using design and materials that promote energy and water efficiency, minimize and treat runoff after construction, maximize the use of natural lighting, minimize parking lots, improve indoor air quality, use recycled materials and materials that emit a minimum of toxic substances, and employ acoustics that aid in teaching and learning.

The HPI amount will be based on the points attained by the district within the following five categories:

• Site
• Water
• Energy
• Materials
• Indoor Environmental Quality

DSA will verify the HPI rating criteria to determine the number of points the project receives. These points are multiplied by a percentage factor which will ultimately provide an increase to the project's base grant ranging from two to ten percent.

DSA required documents are available below:

• 2002 Scorecard (PDF - 118 KB) -can be used for projects accepted by DSA prior to October 1, 2007
• 2006 Scorecard (PDF - 119 KB) -can be used for all projects accepted by DSA
• Energy Checklist for High Performance Incentive (HPI) Projects (PDF - 38 KB)

Notes

1. A sample HPI submission for a previous project (West Placer Middle School) is available for review. If you wish to receive a CD of this HPI sample, please request a copy via e-mail to the Energy Plan Review Leadperson: Lydia.Barron@dgs.ca.gov.
2. For a listing of previously submitted HPI projects and associated points, go to DSA Projects Under the HPI Program (PDF - 58 KB)
3. To determine potential HPI grant, go to the appropriate HPI Calculator.
   
   • 2002 - New Campus (Excel - 29 KB)
   • 2002 - Additions (Excel - 29 KB)
   • 2002 - Modernization (Excel - 29 KB)
   • 2006 - New Campus (Excel - 29 KB)
   • 2006 - Additions (Excel - 29 KB)
   • 2006 - Modernization (Excel - 29 KB)
   • Notes on using HPI Calculators:
     1. Potential HPI grant allowance amounts are current as of 6/25/08.
     2. For definitions of "Severe" and "Non-Severe" see Form SAB 50-02: Existing School Building Capacity (PDF - 121 KB) available at the Office of Public School Construction's (OPSC) Forms page.
     3. Calculators are provided as a courtesy only in estimating potential grant amounts. DSA is not responsible for the accuracy or applicability of calculator results.
     4. Any questions on use or functioning of HPI Grant calculators should be directed to Lydia Barrón, DSA Energy Program, (916) 327-0535, Lydia.Barron@dgs.ca.gov.

Submit documents to:

High Performance Incentive Design Unit
Division of the State Architect
1102 Q Street, Suite 5200
Sacramento, CA 95811-6550

(916) 327-0535
http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov