| U.S.
Air Force |
Developed a
LEED Application Guide for Lodging projects currently
awaiting release and has registered one project for LEED
certification. |
| US
Army |
Adopted LEED
into its Sustainable Project Rating Tool (SpiRiT). All buildings built in the Fiscal Year 2006 (October 1 - September 31) must have a Gold SpiRiT rating. |
| U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE)
1 (800) DIAL DOE |
Supported the
development of the LEED Rating System, training workshops
and reference material. |
| U.S. Department of the Interior |
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the USGBC supporting the use of LEED for Existing Buildings by its facilities. The DOI has also signed a memorandum with the GSA and the USGBC supporting LEED for all partnered projects. |
| U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
Participated
in pilot testing of LEED but did not earn project certification.
Currently has multiple projects registered for LEED-NC certification and supports the
development of LEED for Existing Buildings. |
| U.S.
General Services Administration (GSA)
e-mail
(253) 931-7080 |
Requires all building projects starting design in 2003 meet LEED certified level standards with a target of LEED Silver.
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| U.S.
Navy |
The first federal
entity to certify a LEED project, the Bachelor Enlisted
Quarters at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. This
project was certified under the Pilot version of LEED.
Navy has provided support for the development of LEED Residential Construction and participates in the LEED Existing Buildings and Multiple Buildings committees. |
| U.S.
State Department
(202) 647-4000 |
Committed to
using LEED on the construction of 180 new embassies worldwide
over the next 10 years and worked with the USGBC to coordinate
a green charette for the project teams in early 2001.
The Department has three projects with LEED. |
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| State
of Arizona |
Currently requiring
LEED Silver on all state-funded buildings and requires incorporation of renewable energy. |
| State
of Arkansas |
In July 2005 a bill was signed encouraging all state agencies to use green design strategies, including LEED. It created a Legislative Task Force on Sustainable Building Design & Practices. |
| State
of California |
Executive Order #S-20-04 requires all new and renovated state-owned facilities to be LEED Silver. |
| State
of Colorado |
Legislation
adopting LEED-EB and incorporating LEED-NC practices for all state buildings was signed in 2005. The bill created a Colorado Greening Government Coordinating Council. |
| State
of Connecticut |
Legislation
requiring LEED Silver certification of capital projects is currently
under review by House Environment Committee. |
| State
of Illinois |
The Capital Development Board is considering
requiring LEED certification of public projects. |
| State
of Maine |
An executive order was issued in 2003 directing all new or expanding state buildings to incorporate LEED guidelines. |
| State
of Maryland
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State adopted
LEED certification for all capital projects greater than
5,000 gsf in October 2001. Maryland's Green Building Council
has created a green building program based on LEED model. |
| Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
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State is considering
LEED adoption for all state projects. This link points
to their current Sustainable Design Program. |
| State
of Michigan |
In April 2005, an executive order was signed requiring all state-funded new construction and major renovation projects over $1,000,000 to be LEED certified. |
| State
of Missouri |
Currently using
LEED on public projects and intend to seek certification. |
| State
of Nevada |
Legislation
requiring LEED certification of all state funded buildings was signed in June 2005. There are tax incentives for LEED Silver certification. |
| State
of New Jersey |
Requires all new school designs to incorporate LEED guidelines. Encourages
the use of LEED on its $12 billion public school construction
program. |
| State
of New Mexico |
In January 2006, an executive order was signed requiring all public buildings over 15,000 sq. ft. to be LEED Silver certified. |
State of New York
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Encourages
LEED certification for state projects. |
| State
of Oregon
(503) 373-0701 |
Offers Business
Energy Tax Credit for commercial developments earning
Silver or Gold LEED certification. |
| Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania |
Pennsylvania requires
LEED Silver certification for new construction RFPs issued
by the Dept. of Environmental Protection and the Dept. of
Conservation and Natural Resources. The legislature amended the Public School Code to provide a financial incentive to public school districts that achieve LEED Silver certification. |
| State
of Rhode Island |
Executive order
requires LEED Silver certification of all new constructions and renovations of public buildings. |
| State
of Washington |
In April 2005, legislation was signed into law requiring state funded projects over 5,000 sq. ft. to achieve LEED Silver certification. |
| State
of Wisconsin |
Currently seeking
LEED Silver certification on the Department of Natural Resources Northeast Regional Headquarters and Service Center. |
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| Arlington
County, VA
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All site plan
applications for commercial projects are required to include
a LEED Scorecard regardless of whether or not the project
intends to seek Certification. A LEED Silver rating on
commercial projects allows for higher density development
the conventional projects. |
| Cook
County, IL |
County commissioner
proposed an ordinance requiring LEED certification of
all county building projects over 5.000 SF, under review
as of early 2002. Ordinance calls for a minimum of 8 credits
in the Energy and Atmosphere category to ensure best life-cycle
returns. |
Dane
County, WI
(608) 267-8815 |
Dane county
developed a Green Building Policy which is primarily guided
internally by the LEED rating system. |
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| Austin,
TX
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Austin requires
LEED certification of all public works projects over 5,000
SF Developed numerous information resources in their Green
Building Program. |
| Boulder,
CO |
Requires all
municipally funded new construction and major addition
projects to achieve LEED Silver certification. Also considering
requiring certification of commercial projects or developing
a LEED-based incentive program. |
| Boulder,
CO - Green Points Program
e-mail
(303) 441-1880 |
Developed comprehensive
rating system to assess home energy use. Requires building
permit applicants to earn "points" by selecting green
building measures in order to receive a building permit.
Applies to private-sector residential projects, new and
remodels, over 500 SF. Green Points Program |
| Chula
Vista, CA GreenStar Building Efficiency Program
e-mail
(619) 409-5928 |
Offers priority
permit processing to residential builders and developers
who participate in the program. |
| Chicago,
IL |
Free energy
audits and rebates on efficiency measures; part of Rebuild
America program |
| Eugene,
OR |
Member of the
USGBC and working towards adopting LEED for public projects. |
| Frisco,
TX
(972) 335-5551
ext. 126 |
Frisco, TX.
New homes must meet minimum Energy Star standards as set
by EPA. Green Building Program |
| King
County, WA |
Requires use
of LEED criteria in pre-design and design phases of public
projects. Encourages certification. |
| Kansas
City, MO |
LEED committee
is researching the adoption of LEED Certification of public
projects. |
| Los
Angeles, CA |
Requires LEED
Certification of all public works construction projects
over 7,500 gsf. |
| New
York, NY |
New York, NY
developed its own comprehensive guidelines. High Performance
Building Guidelines. |
| Portland,
OR
|
City requires
LEED certification of all new construction and major renovations
funded by the city. Have developed city-specific Portland
LEED guidelines and encourage Silver, Gold and Platinum
ratings. |
| San
Diego, CA |
San Diego,
CA. City Buildings must meet LEED Silver rating as of
April 2002 |
| San
Jose, CA |
Requires LEED
Certification of all municipal projects over 10,000 gsf. |
San
Francisco, CA
e-mail |
Home of San
Francisco's Department of the Environment |
| Santa
Monica, CA |
Santa Monica,
CA. Two building performances ordinances focus on reducing
energy consumption and runoff, and improving runoff quality. |
| San
Mateo, CA |
Requires LEED
Certification of public projects. |
Scottsdale,
AZ
(480) 312-7990 |
Offers various
incentives to home builders for participation in the program.
Aims at strengthening consumer awareness and interest. |
| Seattle,
WA |
Requires LEED
Silver Certification of all public projects over 5,000
gsf. |
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| EPA
Energy Star |
LEED-recognized
benchmarking tool created by the EPA to compare a building
to other buildings throughout the country. Up-to-date
descriptions of the many energy efficiency programs and
incentives available under the umbrella of Energy Star. |
| Green
Points
e-mail
(303) 441-1880 |
Developed comprehensive
rating system to assess home energy use. Requires building
permit applicants to earn "points" by selecting green
building measures in order to receive a building permit.
Applies to private-sector residential projects, new and
remodels, over 500 SF |
| President's
Council on Sustainable Development |
Council created
by President Clinton on Sustainable Development to advise
him on sustainable development and to develop bold new
approaches to integrate economic, environmental, and equity
issues. |
| Presidio
Environmental Education |
A model for
environmental, financial and cultural sustainability |
| SAVEnergy
Program |
FEMP-sponsored
program assists federal facility managers in identifying
and implementing cost-effective renewable energy and water
efficiency projects |
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