Nov. 25, 2004: San Francisco Announces Green Building Ordinance
WASHINGTON - San Francisco has announced the adoption of a Green Building Ordinance, which requires that all new projects, including city-owned facilities and leaseholds, achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
LEED, developed by the USGBC, is a nationally recognized green building rating system. San Francisco's Green Building Ordinance will apply to all new city construction projects, renovations, and building additions. San Francisco joins nine other cities that have adopted green building ordinances requiring LEED, says USGBC. "The city's adoption of LEED Silver standards in their ordinance demonstrates San Francisco's exemplary commitment to green building," said Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC president, CEO, and founding chair. "We look forward to more cities following their leadership."