City of Grand Rapids - Green Building Requirements for Municipal Buildings

Last updated: November 12, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Local
Category:Regulatory Policy
State:Michigan
Incentive Type:Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Web Site:http://www.experiencegr.com/about-grand-rapids/green-grand-rapids/
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar - Passive, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Wind (Small), Hydroelectric (Small)
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Green Building Requirement:Municipal buildings larger than 10,000 square feet and a cost of $1 million or more must receive LEED certification.

Authorities

Name:Commission Resolution No. 74599
Date Enacted:01/24/2006

Summary

In January 2006, the City of Grand Rapids approved a resolution detailing the city's sustainability policy for public buildings. The resolution directed city personnel to implement the principles for the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program and the EPA Energy Star and Green Lights programs. Included in this was a specific requirement that all construction and renovation projects involving municipal buildings larger than 10,000 square feet and a cost of $1 million or more receive LEED certification.

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