Utility Dive•5 months ago
City’s adoption of efficiency metric signals less reliance on third-party building certifications
- •Alexandria, VA has adopted an Energy Use Intensity (EUI) metric, providing developers with an alternative compliance path for green building goals.
- •This new EUI metric allows developers to meet green building requirements by focusing solely on building energy efficiency, distinct from broader third-party certifications.
- •While traditional certifications like LEED remain available, the EUI option offers a potentially streamlined and less complex method for developers to demonstrate environmental performance.
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