ASHRAE

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Currently under development, the standard is being developed in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and will be applicable to new commercial buildings and major renovation projects and will address: Energy efficiency; A building’s impact on the atmosphere; Sustainable sites; Water use efficiency; Materials and resources; and Indoor environmental quality. ASHRAE/IESNA/USGBC Standard 189 is being developed for inclusion into building codes.