The City of Chamblee, Georgia requires all of its new municipal buildings over 5,000 square feet of occupied space or one million dollars in cost to be certified under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. Buildings under 5,000 square feet or one million dollars may be certified under Energy Star or EarthCraft Light Commercial standards in lieu of LEED. Additionally, other projects may be certified by programs other than LEED if approved by the Planning and Development Director. Renovations must also follow LEED guidelines, or other programs if LEED certification is not feasible.
The City of Chamblee also has a Sustainability Purchasing Policy which requires the city to incorporate environmental considerations when purchasing goods and services.
| Implementing Sector: | Local |
| Category: | Regulatory Policy |
| State: | Georgia |
| Incentive Type: | Energy Standards for Public Buildings |
| Web Site: | https://www.chambleega.com/planning_and_development/sustainability.php |
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| Green Building Requirement: | Municipal buildings over 5,000 square feet in occupied space or one million dollars in total cost must be LEED certified. |
| Name: | Chamblee Sustainability Plan |
| Name: | Sustainable Purchasing Policy |
| Name: | Chamblee Planning and Development Department |
| Organization: | City of Chamblee |
| Address: |
3506 Broad Street Chamblee GA 30341 |
| Phone: | (770) 986-5024 |
| Email: | chambleedevelopment@chambleega.gov |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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