State Rep. Ebli introduces LEED mandate legislation

Thursday, March 19, 2009 | Source: metromode

Lots of communities in Metro Detroit would like to mandate that all new buildings be environmentally friendly, but state law prohibits them from doing so. That could change soon, thanks to legislation introduced by state Rep. Kate Ebli, D-Monroe.

Her recently introduced legislation would allow local governments to mandate LEED standards for new buildings. LEED is the green standard by which environmentally friendly construction is measured.

Currently cities like Ann Arbor, Ferndale, and Birmingham have played around with local ordinances that encourage developers to use sustainable principles in their projects. However, the ordinances lack any teeth, serving as little more than a suggestion.

Source: Office of State Rep. Kate Ebli
Writer: Jon Zemke