Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

City of Atlanta - Sustainable Development Design Standards

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
Georgia
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar - Passive, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Biomass, Daylighting, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Wind (Small), Hydroelectric (Small)
Website:
http://www.atlantaga.gov/index.aspx?page=154
Green Building Requirement:
city-owned facilities and city-funded projects must achieve a LEED silver rating
Applicable Sectors:
Local Government
Last Updated:
05/13/2020

Summary

In December 2003, the City of Atlanta passed a green building ordinance that applies to city-owned facilities and city-funded projects. This green building ordinance applies to all new construction and renovation projects in which the building has 5,000 square feet of occupied space or the total project cost exceeds $2 million. These projects must incorporate sustainable design principles and must meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating. Departments must submit an annual report to the City's environmental manager to demonstrate compliance with this standard.


Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
Atlanta Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7512/9/2003