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Harris County - Green Building Policy for County Buildings

Program Overview

Category:: Regulatory Policy
Program Type:: Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Implementing Sector:: Local
State:: Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:: Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Website:: http://www.hcfpm.net/bestGreenPractices
Energy Reduction Goal/Requirement:: Reduce energy costs.
Applicable Sectors:: Local Government
Last Updated:: 06/24/2015

Summary

In 2009, the Commissioners Court of Harris County approved a policy that requires all new county buildings be designed and constructed to the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) minimum certification standards.

The Harris County Facilities and Property Management (FPM) Division also requires all county buildings to meet minimum energy efficiency and sustainability measures, as described in the Best Green Practices Document.

Authorities

Name	Enacted Date	Effective Date	Expired Date
Commissioners Court Results	02/24/2009	02/24/2009