Codes, Standards & Labels
Green labels, codes and standards drive energy and water savings, reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions, and lead to healthier, more resilient communities.
CALGreen Building Code Update - May 2024
On July 1, 2024, a series of updates to California's green building code goes into effect. StopWaste has put together several resources for building department staff who will be responsible for enforcing these new codes. Additional details are available here.
Green Building Codes & Labels
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GreenPoint Rated is the leading residential home rating system in California. The GreenPoint Rated website includes a Green Product Directory. |
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LEED, the most widely used green building rating system in the world, is available for most building, community and home project types. LEED offers a streamlined documentation process for projects built in California, because they are already required to comply with CALGreen, the state's green building code.
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CALGreen, the State of California's mandatory green building code, requires new and renovated homes to meet minimum green building standards. |
Sustainable Landscape Codes & Labels
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ReScape Rated Landscapes is Northern California's leading rating system for water-conserving, environmentally sound landscapes. Originally developed by StopWaste and known as Bay-Friendly Rated Landscapes, this program is now managed by ReScape California. |
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The Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) is a statewide water conservation law for new and renovated landscapes. |