Specific Programs
ASHRAE 189 : Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, was published in January 2010. The standard was developed in conjunction with IES and USGBC and is applicable to new commercial buildings and major renovation projects. This code addresses energy efficiency, a building's impact on the atmosphere, sustainable sites, water-use efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. ASHRAE/IES/USGBC Standard 189 was developed for inclusion into building codes.
IgCC : The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) will be applicable to all new construction and renovation to existing buildings other than residential structures. It will effectively mesh with the other ICC codes for ease of adoption with building regulations based on the ICC codes. It is performance-based and allows adopting entities to determine which provisions of the code are applicable to their needs. Covered issues are siting, materials, energy, air quality, and water, not only in the design and construction phase, but through commissioning and actual operation of the building.
ICC-700-2008 National Green Building Standard : The ICC-700-2008 National Green Building Standard defines green building for single and multi-family homes, residential remodeling projects, and site development.
LEED : The LEED certification system, provides third-party verification addressing energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources with sensitivity to their impacts. The suite of LEED programs focuses on various building types, or stages of occupancy. Many federal agencies, states, and local jurisdictions have mandated or encouraged LEED certification for municipal buildings. Local jurisdictions, such as Rohnert Park, California (mandatory) and Charlotte County, Florida (voluntary) have adopted LEED as their standard.
ENERGY STAR : The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlines criteria for ENERGY STAR certification of homes and commercial buildings. ENERGY STAR homes are typically 15 percent more energy efficient than average minimum energy codes. New York State allows local jurisdictions to adopt ENERGY STAR as their minimum residential energy code and many, such as Brookhaven, have done so.
EarthCraft House : EarthCraft House is built upon ENERGY li and the 2006 IECC. Developed by Southface Energy Group, Inc. in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Building America, EarthCraft House is a points-based program that includes ENERGY STAR certification in its baseline. The program is used in Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia. The City of Nashville offers incentives for EarthCraft homes.
Collaborative for High Performance Schools : This standard mandates energy efficiency 25 percent above ASHRAE 90.1-2004. Originally a California standard, it is being revised for regional factors and adopted by states and school districts across the country.
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IgCC : The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) will be applicable to all new construction and renovation to existing buildings other than residential structures. It will effectively mesh with the other ICC codes for ease of adoption with building regulations based on the ICC codes. It is performance-based and allows adopting entities to determine which provisions of the code are applicable to their needs. Covered issues are siting, materials, energy, air quality, and water, not only in the design and construction phase, but through commissioning and actual operation of the building.
ICC-700-2008 National Green Building Standard : The ICC-700-2008 National Green Building Standard defines green building for single and multi-family homes, residential remodeling projects, and site development.
LEED : The LEED certification system, provides third-party verification addressing energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources with sensitivity to their impacts. The suite of LEED programs focuses on various building types, or stages of occupancy. Many federal agencies, states, and local jurisdictions have mandated or encouraged LEED certification for municipal buildings. Local jurisdictions, such as Rohnert Park, California (mandatory) and Charlotte County, Florida (voluntary) have adopted LEED as their standard.
ENERGY STAR : The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlines criteria for ENERGY STAR certification of homes and commercial buildings. ENERGY STAR homes are typically 15 percent more energy efficient than average minimum energy codes. New York State allows local jurisdictions to adopt ENERGY STAR as their minimum residential energy code and many, such as Brookhaven, have done so.
EarthCraft House : EarthCraft House is built upon ENERGY li and the 2006 IECC. Developed by Southface Energy Group, Inc. in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Building America, EarthCraft House is a points-based program that includes ENERGY STAR certification in its baseline. The program is used in Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia. The City of Nashville offers incentives for EarthCraft homes.
Collaborative for High Performance Schools : This standard mandates energy efficiency 25 percent above ASHRAE 90.1-2004. Originally a California standard, it is being revised for regional factors and adopted by states and school districts across the country.
Return to LEED Administration Services page