Government action plays a major role in the implementation of sustainable building. Federal, state, and local governments across the nation are moving sustainable building from a niche to a mainstream approach through a variety of innovative programs.
Government Programs
Federal
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of Energy (DOE)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Green Building
- Green Communities Program
- Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program
- ENERGY STAR Program (in partnership with the DOE)
Office of the Federal Environmental Executive
State Sustainable Building Programs
Local Sustainable Building Programs
Cities
Counties
Outside California
State Sustainable Building Programs
Local Sustainable Building Programs
For more information contact, the Office of Public Affairs, opa@calrecycle.ca.gov