California Energy Commission Approves San Francisco 'green' Ordinance

摘要

The California Energy Commission has agreed to implement the City of San Francisco's new "green" building ordinance, which exceeds the state's current requirements for the energy efficiency of buildings. According to Mayor Gavin Newsom's office, the ordinance sets the most stringent building requirements with regard to environmental stewardship in the nation. The ordinance stipulates that newly constructed residential and commercial buildings must meet or exceed the requirements set for environmental certification by one of two organizations. Moreover, higher levels of certification will be required over the next three years.