GREEN BUILDINGS RESOURCES
This website tracks progress towards the goals set forth in the Governor’s executive order
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has issued a sweeping executive order that will make California a model for green buildings. In order to better understand that executive order and the content of this website, view the links below including a glossary of commonly used terms used to measure the impact of actions taken to achieve efficient operation of state facilities, which is critical to meeting the state’s environmental and climate goals.
ON-SITE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Read more on state agencies adding renewable energy generation on their sites and buildings.
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)
Read more on the program that rates buildings for qualities like efficiency, sustainability and air quality.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Inventories
Read more about greenhouse gases and state agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions reporting.
Water Conservation at State Facilities
Read more about how state agencies, led by the Department of General Services, implemented water use reduction plans for all state facilities.
