City of Vancouver Green Buildings Policy for Rezoning
All buildings seeking rezoning permits must meet Near Zero Emissions Buildings or Low Emissions Green Building requirements.
Boston Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance
Medium and large buildings are required to report annual energy and water use and complete a major energy or emissions action every 5 years.
Boulder SmartRegs
SmartRegs requires all licensed rental housing in the City of Boulder to meet a basic energy efficiency standard as a component of the rental license approval process.
Burlington Time of Sale Energy Efficiency Ordinance
Mandated cost-effective minimum energy efficiency standards enforced when rental buildings are sold.
Berkeley CA RECO
Replaced in 2015, RECO originally required homeowners to complete basic water and energy upgrades prior to sale.
Clean Energy D.C. Omnibus Act
100% of Washington, D.C.’s electricity from come from renewable power by 2032, with building efficiency requirements for new and existing buildings.
NYC Building GHG Emissions Limits (Local Law 97)
This bill establishes greenhouse gas emissions limits for existing buildings and retro-commissioning requirements for certain buildings over 25,000 square feet.
Achieving Zero
Reaching a 50-65% carbon emissions reduction in the built environment by 2030, and zero emissions by 2040, is critical if we are to successfully manage climate change. Achieving Zero is a framework and set of tools to help city and sub-national governments (state, provincial, and regional) meet this target.