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City of Phoenix - Design Standards for City Buildings

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
Arizona
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Website:
https://www.phoenix.gov/sustainability/energy
Green Building Requirement:
LEED Silver certification for new city-owned buildings
Applicable Sectors:
Local Government
Last Updated:
03/30/2020

Summary

The City of Phoenix has had energy standards for public buildings in place since 2005. In June 2005, the Phoenix City Council adopted a policy requiring all new city buildings built with 2006 bond funds to at least meet the LEED Certified level. Presently, the City of Phoenix requires LEED Silver certification for all of its own new buildings.

This requirement is a part of the city's broader environmental sustainability goals, which include a goal of being carbon neutral by 2060. More information on these goals may be found here.