City of Albany has adopted a Green Building Resolution with new requirements for projects subject to zoning clearance. These requirements will make Albany’s buildings healthier, greener, and more efficient. 

Green Building Measures 

The Resolution contains a variety of measures related to energy, water, and materials. Detailed explanations of each measure can be found in the  Green Building Worksheet.  The worksheet is required as part of the building permit submittal.

For many projects, only a few measures will apply.  For instance, a kitchen remodel may only need to comply with the kitchen faucet and energy star requirements.  Learn more about each measure below by hovering your mouse over the image.

Residential Projects:

paving  faucet concrete

energy star Vinyl_flooring,_tiles lighting

Non-Residential Projects:

concrete , faucet copy Vinyl_flooring,_tiles

lighting Clean Air 

Electric Vehicle Charging

For new multifamily buildings, 20% of parking spaces must be Level 2 EV Charging stations.  The remainder of spaces must be EV-Ready. 

All-Electric Buildings

Due to a court ruling, the City's all-electric building requirement is no longer being enforced.

Helpful Documents

 Green Building Resolution

Green Building Worksheet