San Bernardino County - Green Building Requirement

January 13, 2016

Summary

In August 2007, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a policy requiring that all new county buildings and major renovations be built to LEED Silver standards. The decision was part of the Green County San Bernardino project, which also includes incentives to encourage residents, builders, and businesses to adopt more sustainable practices.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Local
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: California
Incentive Type: Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Web Site: http://www.sbcounty.gov/greencountysb/county_projects/leed_new_county_buildings.aspx
Administrator:
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Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:

Authorities

Name: Board of Supervisors Minutes
Date Enacted: 08/28/2007
Name: Board of Supervisors Policy Statement
Date Enacted: 08/28/2007

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.