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Seattle Publishes Director's Rule for Green Building Standard with LEED Gold Requirement
LEED CertificationSeattle Department of Construction & InspectionsSeattle
Announced
May 7, 2025
Effective
May 7, 2025
Implementation
May 7, 2025
Description
Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections published a new Director's Rule for the Green Building Standard, maintaining the minimum LEED Gold certification level for projects subject to the 2018 Seattle Energy Code. The rule notes that Seattle's energy code is sufficiently strong that LEED Gold projects often achieve maximum energy points by meeting code requirements alone, distinguishing LEED from other certification programs like Built Green that align with Washington State code.
Key Findings
Seattle Publishes Director's Rule for Green Building Standard with LEED Gold Requirement
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