Whether it was the effects of the oil & gas downturn slowing local construction or a lack of local green building initiatives, Houston ended 2016 with decelerating LEED project certifications. Houston had substantially lower growth than national averages … [Read more...]
Has Houston Lost Interest in LEED?
In the past two years, I’ve heard more and more questions about whether the local market is losing interest in the LEED Green Building Rating System. I’ve always quickly said no, but the frequency of the question got me to wondering if I was missing a bigger … [Read more...]
PACE City – Houston Launches PACE Program
Houston formally launched its PACE program on Wednesday in a ceremony lead by Mayor Turner in the Legacy Room of City Hall. PACE stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy. The voluntary program allows for buildings to finance energy and water efficiency … [Read more...]
Mid-Year 2016 LEED Rankings – Houston Totals 461 Certified Projects
In the first six months of 2016, Houston added 29 LEED certified commercial projects, a 6.71% increase, for a total of 461 projects. The top 50 U.S. cities added 508 LEED certified commercial projects, an exact 6.00% increase over project totals at the end of … [Read more...]
2015 LEED City Rankings – Houston Totals 432
The number of LEED projects certified (excluding Homes) in 2015 was very similar to the gains made in 2014. LEED certifications in the Top 50 U.S. cities increased by 1,181 (16.2%), compared to a 1,215 (19.99%) increase for 2014. The average city increased by … [Read more...]
Mid-Year 2015 LEED Ranking – Houston Reaches 400 LEED Projects
Our mid-year review of LEED rankings shows a definite slow-down in certifications. The Top 50 U.S. cities have increased LEED certifications by 8.34% by June 30. This translates to a 16.68% figure for the year, compared to a 19.99% increase in all of 2014. In … [Read more...]
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