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Green Building Regulation (Man. Reg. 38/2013).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy
Keyword
Ozone layer Emissions Air quality/air pollution Data collection/reporting Environmental standards Climate change Offences/penalties Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulation enters into force on 1 April 2013.
Abstract

The present Regulation is made under the Climate Change and Emissions Reductions Act. In particular, the aim of the Regulation is to reduce energy, water, and sewer costs; reduce operation and maintenance costs; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; promote the use of clean renewable energy; help protect rivers and lakes; enhance occupant comfort and health; help attract and retain employees and tenants, and boost property values; reduce negative impacts upon the environment and the depletion of natural resources; promote environmental awareness; create a demand for green, and more sustainable, products and services. The text consists of 9 sections as follows: Definitions (1); Interpretations re "construction project»(2); Green building requirements: construction project design (3); Implementation of green building tequirements (4); Alternative manner for meeting tequirements (5); Green building requirements: leases (6); Reporting (7); Application (8); Coming into force (9).

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Climate Change and Emissions Reductions Act (C.C.S.M. c. C135).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2013)

Keyword: Ozone layer, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Climate change, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX