The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commissioners have adopted a policy to only build “green” – new LADWP construction projects will meet a minimum of a LEED Silver Standard, as certified by the U.S. Green Building Council
They also approved a policy which will expedite water and electrical connections for buildings that meet LEED standards. Said LADWP Commission President David Nahai, “The LADWP wants to tangibly demonstrate that it means business. Not only will the LADWP give priority to buildings and construction that will be “green,” but we also will ensure that department resources are mobilized to support these projects.”
The LADWP will work in concert with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to shepherd a project through the necessary steps to completion. Builders and developers can take advantage of the LADWP Green Building Incentive that offers up to $250,000 in financial incentives to assist a building in becoming more green and meeting LEED standards. The LADWP also has additional energy efficiency programs, such as the Commercial Lighting Program and the Solar Incentive and Green Power Programs that can assist a project in earning points towards LEED certification.
The LADWP will also work with the U.S. Green Building Council to develop Los Angeles-based standards that would further focus on water conservation, storm water run-off and other local issues.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, is the nation’s largest municipal utility.
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