What government mandates or financial incentives exist for using Green Globes® in the U.S.?
Green Globes has been recommended through public laws passed in more than eighteen states. The requirements in each law vary, some recommend use of a third-party certification, including Green Globes and other rating systems, and some require certification or provide incentives for the achievement of certification, such as tax incentives or early permitting. Several federal agencies also have written Green Globes into their sustainability policies and Green Globes is being piloted by several agencies. For the most current information on green building laws or incentives in your state, visit the DSIRE-Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy located on the front page of the GBI website. The financial sector has also implemented financial incentives for certifying to Green Globes. Fireman’s Fund was the first to offer a discount tied to green building certification. In 2006, Fireman’s Fund began offering 5% premium discounts on various products tied to Green Globes™ certificatio
