City of Boston - Green Building Standard

Last updated: October 01, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Local
Category:Regulatory Policy
State:Massachusetts
Incentive Type:Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Web Site:http://www.cityofboston.gov/eeos/buildings/
Administrator:Environment, Energy, and Open Space Cabinet
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Renewable Energy Requirement:LEED Certified Buildings

Authorities

Name:Article 37 of the Municipal Zoning Code
Effective Date:01/10/2007

Summary

Boston is the first city in the nation to require a green building standard through municipal zoning requirements. By amending Article 37 of the municipal zoning code, the City requires that all large-scale projects meet the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification standards.

The purposes of this article are to ensure that major building projects are planned, designed, constructed, and managed to minimize adverse environmental impacts; to conserve natural resources; to promote sustainable development; and to enhance the quality of life in Boston. Any proposed project subject to the provisions of this article shall be LEED Certifiable under the most appropriate LEED building rating system.

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