Implementing Sector: | Local |
Category: | Regulatory Policy |
State: | Texas |
Incentive Type: | Energy Standards for Public Buildings |
Web Site: | http://www.houstontx.gov/generalservices/leed.html |
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: | Solar - Passive, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Hydroelectric (Small) |
Eligible Efficiency Technologies: | Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
Name: | City Resolution No. 2004-15 |
Date Enacted: | 06/23/2004 |
Effective Date: | 06/23/2004 |
In June 2004, the Houston City Council passed a resolution requiring adherence to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines in the construction or renovation of municipal buildings with more than 10,000 square feet of occupied space. The resolution sets no definitive certification requirement, instead requiring capital improvement projects to follow LEED principles "to the greatest extent practical and reasonable." The general target rating for the program is LEED Silver certification. Buildings owned, managed, or constructed by the Houston Airport System Department are exempt from the resolution.
As of April 2015, a total of 23 city projects were LEED certified, seven were pursing LEED certification, and 6 were designed to LEED standards but not pursing certification.
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