Regulations, Standards, and Organizations Flashcards
ASHRAE 62.1
ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality: specifies minimum ventilation rates
ENERGY STAR
energy-efficiency program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy
Green-e
non-profit organization that certifies renewable energy and greenhouse gas reductions in the retail market in the United States and Canada
I-codes
developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable, and affordable structures.
watersense
program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), designed to encourage water efficiency in the United States through the use of a special label on consumer products
ASHRAE 55
Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
ISO 14000
collection of international standards that help organizations manage their environmental impact. standards for products
Green Seal
third party standards to certify products are environmentally friendly, specifically paints, coatings, and cleaning products
Environmental Choice
third party standards for cleaning products
Green Label Plus
certification for carpets - certifies carpet has low VOC content
ASHRAE 90.1
provides the minimum requirements for energy-efficient design of most sites and buildings, except low-rise residential buildings
Global Ecolabeling Network
nonprofit organisation that sets the global benchmark for ecolabel excellence. This makes it simple for governments and businesses to cut through greenwashing, make better decisions, and stimulate the global market for sustainable goods and services
HERS Index
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured
SMACNA
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association - standards such as IAQ guidelines for managing air quality issues from construction and renovation
US fish and wildlife services
ACEEE
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy - green score for products like green vehicles
BREEAM
world-leading sustainability assessment method for the built environment and infrastructure
Green Globes
GBI’s Green Globes® is a science-based, three-in-one whole building certification system that evaluates the environmental sustainability, health & wellness, and resilience of all types of commercial real estate
