Green Work Letter
Landlords who are striving to create high performing interior environments as well as core and shell systems will need to standardize the work letter which specifies the design and construction of tenant’s office space. A green work letter should specify the building materials and systems that should be used, demolition and construction recycling practices as well as the type of lighting and plumbing fixtures to be installed.
Learn more about specifications to be included when developing a green work letter. For examples see green leasing specifications from the California and Pennsylvania Departments of General Services (DGS), and procurement guidelines from the EPA.
Green work letter agreement
Guidelines and Resources
Development of General Plans is a long and complex process. For guidance, explore these resources:
- State of California General Plan Guidelines
- California Strategic Growth Council
- California Energy Comission Energy Aware Planning Guide
- Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
- Climate and CEQA General Plan FAQs from the Attorney General’s Office
- Analysis of the landmark settlement establishing CEQA-mandated consideration of climate change in general planning
- Feedback from the Attorney General to San Bernardino and Mission Viejo regarding consideration of environmental issues in their General Plan updates.