Document that the new construction or major remodeling of a public building has met the SB 2030 energy standard or has met or qualified under a green building or energy framework.
Best Practice of this action
Rating Guideline
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Report one city building or school, or county/other government building, that used a green building standard or certification or code (3rd party verification not required) OR that has several sustainability features that were NOT required by city policy. Report city policies that require green building features under BPA 3.1; report park buildings under BPA 18.7. |
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Report, for 2 or more buildings, use of a green building standard or certification or code or city-determined list of sustainability features buildings; third-party verification not necessary. Report energy use reduction in remodels. |
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Show that a new or remodeled building has been certified at gold-equivalent or better; report at least one building that meets the SB 2030 energy standard. |
Resources
- List of green building frameworks, which include codes, standards (including the SB 2030 energy standard), rating systems with certification, and guidelines with verification. Frameworks such as LEED address issues related to energy consumption and building air tightness such as toxicity, indoor air quality, water use, landscaping and integrated pest management.
- See BPA 1.3 for tracking and reporting energy use reduction in the B3 database.
Order Number
5
Action Type
Finite