INSIDE TUCSON BUSINESS: Mon., March 10, 2008
Pima County launches green building standards
Pima County this month launched Southern Arizona's first Green Building Program.
The program free, voluntary program offers technical assistance in desert green building practices for participating builders working on new and remodeled homes.
It also provides for expedited permit processing and certification for the homes meeting the county's green building standards and requirements.
This is a result of sustainability goals adopted in May by the county Board of Supervisors. The county says its program is unique in that it goes further than national green building standards to promote the use of techniques and materials appropriate for the desert southwest.
Information about the county's program is online at http://www.PimaXpress.com or call Susan Buchan at (520) 740-6892.