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Chandler - Expedited Plan Review and Certification Fee Reimbursement for Green Buildings

Last DSIRE Review: 02/05/2009

Incentive Type:	Green Building Incentive
State:	Arizona
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Schools
Web Site:	http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=873
Authority 1:	City Council Resolution 4199
Date Enacted:	6/26/2008
Authority 2:	Program Guidelines (Exhibit A)

Summary:
The mayor and city council of Chandler, AZ adopted Resolution 4199 in June 2008, establishing incentives for green building in the private sector. Permit applications for buildings registered with the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED*) for New Construction, Core and Shell, Commercial Interiors or Schools, which are pursuing a certification level of Silver or higher will be granted an expedited plan review from the city. To be eligible, project teams must also include a LEED Accredited Professional or hire a consultant with such qualifications. Projects must also submit a LEED checklist showing which LEED points are being pursued and applicants must sign an agreement stating that projects will be built as indicated in the approved site plan. Additional requirements must also be met and are fully described in the program guidelines above.

The USGBC charges a fee to certify buildings and eligible projects may have their fees partially or fully reimbursed by the city on a first-come first-served basis depending on the certification level achieved:

Certified Level can be reimbursed for 50% of the fee
Silver Level can be reimbursed for 75% of the fee
Gold and Platinum Level can be reimbursed for 100% of the fee

The total amount of fee reimbursements issued by the city will be limited to $50,000 for applications received in Fiscal Year 08/09. The city has committed an additional $25,000 to develop and operate an educational program, form partnerships, provide green building recognition signs, and green building promotion. See the program guidelines for complete details.

*The USGBC LEED Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Click here for more information on the national LEED program.

Contact:

Jason Crampton
City of Chandler
Long Range Planning
215 E. Buffalo Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (480) 782-3072
E-Mail: jason.crampton@chandleraz.gov
Web Site: http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=120

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