Create new green building standards law for construction projects

Green Building StandardsGovernanceOrdinance

In Plain English

Richmond currently has no specific green building requirements for new construction or major renovations. The new law would set environmental standards for buildings like energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable materials. Property developers would need to meet these requirements when applying for building permits.

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Votes

To give first reading to the ordinance with amendments to the definition of conditioned space to be consistent with the 2008 California Energy Commission Building Energy Efficiency Standards, points be allowed for process loads, but will not be required, and these amendments will be placed within the ordinance and shared with the Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Industries for discussion prior to the second reading

Passed

Community Discussion

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