Direct Commercial Program Questions to
Maureen Scanlon, Commercial Program
Coordinator
(512) 482-5300
e-mail: Austin Energy Green
Building |
|
Commercial Green Building Program
For Developers, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, and Consultants
Austin Energy's Commercial Green Building Program promotes teamwork and sound business practices in the design and construction of sustainable commercial facilities.
Short-term energy spent planning sustainable facilities is a long-term investment. It can reduce adverse impacts on the environment and natural resources, and provide businesses and the community with lasting economic benefits.
The Commercial Green Building Program helps architects, engineers, and construction professionals:
|
Set realistic goals for energy and water use, indoor air quality, occupant productivity, resource conservation, and pollution control |
|
Select appropriate building site, orientation, systems, and materials |
|
Reduce construction and operations waste |
|
Evaluate short and long-term costs |
|
Consider impacts on, and benefits to, the environment, clients, and tenants |
As an integral member of the design and construction team, the Commercial Green Building Program helps:
|
Review project documents from the programming phase through the end of construction—from schematics through certificate of occupancy |
|
Analyze the project for energy efficiency, resource conservation, and healthy indoor environments |
|
Use the Commercial Green Building Rating Tool and required documentation |
|
Coordinate applicable rebates |
|
Market and promote projects to the community |
Austin Energy Green Building aims to make Austin greener, one project at a time. |
|
