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Building Codes Division (BCD) created a green building services section in April 2008 to provide a single point of contact on the growing interests surrounding high performance construction for Oregon. BCD's Green Building Initiative is focusing on:

Contact
What We Provide
Oregon Smart Guides
Upcoming Trainings
Current Projects
Statewide Alternate Methods (SAMs)
Helpful Tools

 
Program News & Updates
7/15/10
Homeowners have new tool to navigate permitting process
6/11/10
Building Codes Readies Oregon for Home Charging of Electric Vehicles
5/11/10
BCD adopts the 2010 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code
4/5/10
BCD Launches Reach Code Committee
 
Newly Adopted Rules (within the last 90 days)
5/27/10
2010 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code Adoption Rules - Effective 7/1/10
Contact

Green Building Services Manager
Andrea Fogue
503-378-4150
Andrea.J.Fogue@state.or.us

Green Building Services Coordinator
Gabrielle Schiffer
503-373-7418
Gabrielle.M.Schiffer@state.or.us
What we provide
  • a single point of contact for contractors, local government and consumers
  • training and education on new technologies for both builders and local government
  • best practice information (Oregon Smart Guides) to help consumers and local government put new technologies and methods into action
  • solutions to regulatory challenges for green building construction specifically in the areas of new materials and products
  • construction standards for green building that position Oregon as a center for innovation both nationally and internationally
Oregon Smart Guides

Rainwater harvesting
Water conservation systems

Upcoming Trainings
None at this time
Statewide Alternate Methods (SAMs)

Statewide Alternate Methods (SAMs) to the building code that support green building technology and practices:

Related Statutes & Rules

Statutes and rules related to green building technology and practices:

  • SB 79 - approved in 2009, directs the division to reduce energy use in residential and commercial construction
  • Construction Industry Energy Advisory Board - streamline adoption of energy
    efficiency and other green building standards, practices, and products (HB 2950)
  • Board decision allowing the installation of high performance boilers and pressure vessels built to internationally-recognized construction standards (approved 2009)
  • OAR 918-311-0080 - streamlines certification process for small scale wind turbines
  • OAR 918-311-0065 - permit and inspection protocols for EV charging stations
  • HB 2950 - created the Construction Industry Energy Advisory Board to streamline adoption of innovative energy efficiency and green building standard, practices and products
  • OAR 918-225-0445 and 6365 - allows the installation of high performance boilers and pressure vessels built to internationally-recognized construction standards
Related Codes

Codes related to green building technology and practices:

  • Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC) became effective July 1, 2010 - reduces energy use in new commercial construction by more than 15% over the 2007 code
  • Oregon Reach Code - an optional set of construction standards that reduces energy use in buildings beyond the requirements in the state’s mandatory codes
  • Oregon solar energy code became effective October 1, 2010 - expedites the installation and permitting of photovoltaic (PV) systems
Helpful Links

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Nationally

Miscellaneous
Local Building Department Newsletter

   
   
 

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