Smart Shutoff Technology for Residential and Commercial Buildings
Summary
SCH Number
2020040143
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Smart Shutoff Technology for Residential and Commercial Buildings
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/14/2020
Document Description
This project will develop, test, and demonstration smart gas shutoff technology in existing residential and/or commercial buildings. The smart shutoff safety system will provide additional layers of protection during a hazardous event and the ability to terminate gas flows.
Contact Information
Name
Yahui Yang
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Gas Technology Institute
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Other Location Info
Existing residential and commercial buildings in a California natural gas service territory.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Categorical exemption section 15301 exempts projects consisting of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. This project is exempt under 15301: Existing Facilities, because it will develop, test, and demonstrate gas shutoff valves at existing residential and commercial buildings. Project activities involve operation and minor alteration of existing buildings with no expansion of existing or former use.