Austin Energy Green Building pioneered the first building sustainability rating system in the U.S. in 1991, serving as a model for other cities and the Green Building Council's certification. At a recent Environmental Commission meeting, Heidi Kasper outlined its mission to enhance community's environmental, economic, and human well-being through ratings, education, outreach, and policy development. The initiative evaluates sustainable practices in building design and construction, focusing on conservation and quality of life, with projects rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars based on these criteria.
In 1991, Austin Energy Green Building developed the first rating system in the country to evaluate the sustainability of buildings, creating a model for other cities.
Austin Energy Green Building promises to 'cultivate innovation in building and transportation for the enrichment of the community's environmental, economic and human well-being.'
Our work can broadly be categorized into three different buckets: ratings, education and outreach, and policies and codes.
Conservation takes into account energy, water and materials by creating plans for resource generation, zero waste and climate equity.
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