I came across this article in the Los Angeles Times on Feb 16th in the B section. It tells of how recently two city council members voted last Friday to require that all major commercial and residential developments cut down on projected energy and water use. The idea is to reduce in order to address the global warming effects these projects have on the environment.
A new checklist will have to be met incorporating green practices such as low flow toilets, paints with low emissions, use of recycled materials, and use of natural light. This proposed ordinance has gathered pretty good support. The average savings would be 36% in energy, 40% in water, and solid waste 70%. Nationwide building account for 71% of electricity . Building with green in mind has become a good busines practice.
The ordinance would six months to go into effect after the council votes on it. Of course every story has two sides. Some people feel its not enough. Also some suggest it's all for show. I think we need to start somewhere. All my information was found in this article.
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