Harris County - Green Building Policy for County Buildings

Last updated: August 28, 2018

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Local
Category:Regulatory Policy
State:Texas
Incentive Type:Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Web Site:http://www.hcfpm.net/bestGreenPractices
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building

Authorities

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

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.

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