Madison ups green requirements for buildings

The city of Madison has raised its green building requirements for all city-owned facilities. 

A new resolution requiring LEED Gold certification was passed at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. 

The resolution applies to all new construction projects. 

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized green building certification system that evaluates buildings on their environmental performance. LEED-certified buildings use less energy and water, reduce waste and create better spaces for occupants.

"Madison has set ambitious climate goals, and our buildings are a critical piece of reaching those targets," Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said in a statement. "By raising our standards for all new facilities to LEED Gold, we`re ensuring that every new city facility sets an example and aligns with our climate commitments." ...

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RSK: This is for City owned facilities. But you can bet it won`t be long before it is required for all new projects.