Getting Started
Policies and Plans Success Stories
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- Boston, MA, Implements Green Building Zoning Code
- In January 2007, the City of Boston, MA, implemented a green building zoning code to reduce emissions from privately owned and operated buildings throughout the city.
- San Jose, Calif., sets new green building standards (9/08)
- Austin, Texas, launches Zero Energy Capable Homes Initiative
- Durham County, N.C., approves high-performance building policy
- West Hollywood, CA, implements green building point system
- Santa Barbara, CA, first in nation to adopt 2030 Challenge for all buildings
- Los Angeles, CA, adopts sustainable green building ordinance
- Houston, TX, launches Residential Energy Efficiency Program
- DeKalb County, GA, mandates green building practices
- Seattle, WA, develops incentives for LEED-certified construction
- Portland, OR, incentivizes green roofs for home and building owners
- Las Vegas, NV, offsets costs for constructing buildings certified LEED Silver or above
- Greensburg, KS, first U.S. city to certify all government buildings LEED-platinum
