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Green Points And Green Building ProgramThe Green Points and Green Building program is supported by the Community Planning Department including: The Office of Environmental Affairs, facilitating the outreach and eduction of the city's Green Building and Green Points Program that encourages the use of cost-effective and sustainable remodeling and building methods and technologies that conserve energy, water and other natural resources. Planning and Development Services, administering the Green Building and Green Points Program as part of the commercial and residential building permit process.
What's new: New training sessions scheduled for October 2009!
At the Nov. 25, 2008 City Council Meeting, council adopted Ordinance No. At the Nov. 10, 2008 City Council meeting, council adopted Ordinances
For more information, contact a Project Specialist at (303) 441-1880.
Additional Resources HERS Rater Information
Interested in becoming a HERS (Home Energy Rating Systems) Rater accredited by RESNET (Residential Energy Service Network)? Here is a document explaining how to become an Energy Rater.
Details on Energy Rater training opportunities provided locally by energyLogic visit: http://www.nrglogic.com/
Home Energy Audit Information
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Energy Efficiency Green Building Materials Landscape Information Commercial Green Building Resources There are no public meetings scheduled at this time. Please check back often. Workshops & Trainings - New trainings in October 2009 The City of Green from the Ground Up - From The City of Boulder periodically updates its construction codes to maintain the balance between safety and cost and to protect life and property, while advancing green building standards and sustainable development practices. At the Nov. 25, 2008 City Council Meeting, council adopted Ordinance No.  7620, 7622 and 7623 to increase energy efficiency in commercial construction and residential remodels and additions. This Council action also involved amending the "Building Code" to adopt minor changes related to the expiration of permits, and adopting the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) with minor local amendments.On Nov. 13, 2007 City Council adopted two new ordinances as part of the proposed changes to the Green Points Program, Ordinance 2006 International Building Code (IBC) 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2006 International Fire Code (IFC) 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC) 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) Previous Public Meetings: (for packet information, click on link) 2008 2nd Reading, City Council - Commercial and Residential Green Building and 2008 National Electrical Code proposals. Nov. 25, 2008 2007 Tuesday, August 14 - City Council Study SessionThursday, October 4 - Planning Board (public testimony) Tuesday, October 16 - City Council (first reading - consent agenda) Thursday, October 18 - Planning Board (public testimony) Tuesday, October 30 - City Council Special Meeting on Green Points (second reading and public hearing) Tuesday, November 13 - City Council (third reading, no public hearing) Tuesday, November 30- City Council (special meeting) Thursday, January 24 - Planning Board Memo Green Building History The City of Boulder was the first municipality in the country to mandate a residential green code. This code was adopted in 1996, and revised in 2001. Currently the code is under revision and the city will be asking for community input this summer. A calendar of events will be posted here at a later date for public comment. Information about the Green Points program presented at: The Benefits of Green Building The purpose of the City of Boulder Green Points Building program is to:
This program offers remodelers, do-it-yourselfers and home buyers great ideas while allowing them flexibility to tailor their selections to specific designs or preferences.
The Green Points Program applies to all new residential construction, and additions and remodels larger than 500 square feet.
This program requires applicants earn "points" by selecting green building measures in order to receive a building permit.
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