Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

City of Grand Rapids - Green Building Requirements for Municipal Buildings

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
Michigan
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar - Passive, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Wind (Small), Hydroelectric (Small)
Website:
http://www.experiencegr.com/about-grand-rapids/green-grand-rapids/
Green Building Requirement:
Municipal buildings larger than 10,000 square feet and a cost of $1 million or more must receive LEED certification.
Applicable Sectors:
Local Government
Last Updated:
07/25/2019

Summary

In January 2006, the City of Grand Rapids approved a resolution detailing the city's sustainability policy for public buildings. The resolution directed city personnel to implement the principles for the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program and the EPA Energy Star and Green Lights programs. Included in this was a specific requirement that all construction and renovation projects involving municipal buildings larger than 10,000 square feet and a cost of $1 million or more receive LEED certification.


Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
Commission Resolution No. 600-1601/24/2006