Guidelines, Rating Systems, and Specifications

Green building performance standards offer a way to clearly state project goals and help us evaluate building performance. They can be found in a variety of documents including guidelines, rating systems, specifications, contracts, and State initiatives.

Rating Systems and Best Practices

LEEDTM a green building rating system for commercial buildings based on energy and environmental performance standards.

LEEDTM Supplement for California State Facilities combines California-specific information and requirements, such as Title 24 energy efficiency standards, into a self-certification rating system based on LEED™ Version 2.0.

Building and Buying Green In Indian CountryInformation targeting construction in Indian Country.

For more information contact, the Office of Public Affairs, opa@calrecycle.ca.gov