San Diego expedites the discretionary process for projects that achieve a LEED Silver rating or generate 30 percent of their energy on-site, using renewable technologies. Small residential projects can qualify by purchasing half of their energy from renewable energy sources.
Fast tracking for LEED Silver development.
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Upfront cost increases for green buildings range from nothing to 2% and lower the expected lifetime operating costs by 20% — 10 times the initial investment. (Kats, 2003)
