California

The City has adopted a set of requirements and recommendations to encourage the development of “green” buildings without forcing excessive costs or other burdens upon developers, building owners or occupants.

In addition to requiring City buildings to be designed and built using Green Building principles, the City of San José encourages building owners, architects, developers, and contractors to incorporate meaningful sustainable building goals early in building design process.

Practical, easy-to-use publications, directories and other tools for green renovation and new construction.

Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California.