The impacts of climate change have prompted new laws to be enacted in Washington State that affect building performance standards. This session will explain how these climate change-driven laws will affect building occupants and decision-making for multifamily and commercial building projects, reserve studies, and project budgets. You will explore the provisions of the state’s Early Adopter Incentive Program, which provides financial incentives for building owners who demonstrate early compliance with the Clean Buildings Standard. You will also learn the compliance deadlines, financial penalties for noncompliance, and required third-party vendors.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the new laws in Washington State, including the Clean Buildings Standard, that impact building performance requirements.
- Identify the first steps that must be taken to comply with new building performance laws in Washington State.
- Recognize the difference between energy use intensity (EUI) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission measures.
- Understand the provisions of the Early Adopter Incentive Program in Washington State.
