Commercial buildings must achieve energy performance significantly exceeding national code baselines, using predictive computer modeling to demonstrate energy performance that is at least 30% better than ASHRAE/IENSA Standard 90.1.
Required green building certification in both the public and private sector, and requires new buildings to be as much as 30% more efficient than the 2006 version of the IECC.
Think tank that works to catalyze widespread and sustained demand for high-performing buildings.
Oversees the promulgation of LEED standards and credentialing, also provides educational resources for sustainability professionals.
Provides concrete ways for local governments to amend development codes, providing analysis, making recommendations, and highlighting real world examples.
Coordinates architects, engineers, and planners working to advance model codes and partner with city planners to achieve zero net carbon cities by 2030.
New Building Institute provides draft regulatory language for jurisdictions to incorporate outcome-based compliance metrics into current energy codes.
Action paths for jurisdictions to support a long term commitment to Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Buildings.
Supporting building energy code development, adoption, implementation and enforcement processes to achieve the maximum practicable, cost-effective improvements in energy efficiency.
Operates in six regional chapters to promote energy code adoption, implementation and evaluation.