"In 1991, Austin Energy Green Building developed the first rating system in the country to evaluate the sustainability of buildings, creating a model for other cities."
"Austin Energy Green Building promises to 'cultivate innovation in building and transportation for the enrichment of the community's environmental, economic and human well-being.'"
"Our work can broadly be categorized into three different buckets: ratings, education and outreach, and policies and codes."
"Conservation takes into account energy, water and materials by creating plans for resource generation, zero waste and climate equity."
Austin Energy Green Building pioneered the first building sustainability rating system in the U.S. in 1991, serving as a model for other cities and the Green Building Council's certification. At a recent Environmental Commission meeting, Heidi Kasper outlined its mission to enhance community's environmental, economic, and human well-being through ratings, education, outreach, and policy development. The initiative evaluates sustainable practices in building design and construction, focusing on conservation and quality of life, with projects rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars based on these criteria.
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