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Director of Urban Design <br />griffin (9? riverfrontcorporation. com <br />651.293.6564 <br />Attachment D <br />In the United States, buildings consume one-third of our <br />energy, two-thirds of our electricity, and one-eighth of <br />our water. Green buildings, such as those that follow the <br />Saint Paul Sustainable Building Policy, conserve natural <br />resources and create healthy Iivingand work spaces. Green <br />buildings also lower operating costs, increase asset value, <br />decrease greenhouse gas emissions, protect our lakes and <br />rivers, divert waste from landfills, and qualify for money- <br />saving Incentives such as utility rebates. <br />In 2007, the City of Saint Paul received a grant from the <br />Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to develop a model <br />green building policy. The City assembled stakeholders <br />to develop a policy that addressed a wide array of <br />environmental issues, including energy consumption, <br />greenhouse gas emissions, water use, construction waste, <br />stormwater management, and indoor environmental quality. <br />The process resulted in a policy that requires a high level <br />of attainment while giving developers flexibility. The Policy <br />applies to all new construction projects receiving more than <br />$200,000 in public assistance, as well as certain rehab <br />projects. If the Sustainable Building Policy does not apply, <br />other energy saving requirements may be in effect. Based <br />on the financial and environmental benefits that result from <br />the Policy, the City encourages developers to voluntarily <br />extend these practices to other projects. City staff and <br />other resources are available to help ensure success. <br />