Salt Lake City requires LEED Gold or equivalent green building certification on city-owned new construction and major renovations, while encouraging private projects to follow IECC energy code and the Climate Positive 2040 plan.
Under SLC sustainability resolutions, all city-owned new buildings and major renovations must target LEED Gold or equivalent third-party rating, addressing energy, water, materials, and indoor air quality. Private development is governed primarily by the International Energy Conservation Code adopted through Utah Code 15A-3, which sets envelope, lighting, and HVAC efficiency floors. The Climate Positive 2040 plan encourages voluntary measures like solar-ready roofs, EV charging conduit, and electrification of space heating. SLC offers expedited permitting incentives for high-performance projects and partners with Rocky Mountain Power on commercial efficiency rebates.
Failing IECC inspection halts certificate of occupancy until corrections are made. City-project teams missing LEED targets face contract penalties and re-bidding. Private projects face no green-specific fines beyond IECC.
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