Broad Green Building Law Passed in San Francisco

San Francisco has passed some of the strictest green building requirements in the nation, for new construction and renovations.

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August 6, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

"The new codes focus on water and energy conservation, recycling and reduction of carbon emissions. They apply to most buildings in the city, including residential projects of all sizes, new commercial buildings over a certain size, and renovations of large commercial spaces."

"By 2012, city officials estimate the new requirements will reduce carbon dioxide emissions annually by 60,000 tons and save 220,000 megawatt hours of electricity and 100 million gallons of drinking water."

"Large residential and commercial buildings will be evaluated under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. Medium and small residential construction will use the GreenPoint rating system, which is less stringent."

"The Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco, a major city lobbying organization, gave its support to the new regulations after city leaders agreed to implement them over time."

FULL STORY: Newsom signs strict green building codes into law

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in The San Francisco Chronicle

Environment Government / Politics California Green Building San Francisco

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