Common use of Energy Conservation and Sustainability Clause in Contracts

Energy Conservation and Sustainability. The Consultant shall predesign and design the project to comply with the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (MSBG) – also known as B3 Guidelines. The guidelines are available at the following website: xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxx/xxxxx.xxxx. This requirement applies to all new buildings, additions, and to major renovations. A major renovation is defined as at least 10,000 square feet and/or encompasses the complete replacement of the mechanical, ventilation, or cooling system of the building or a section of the building. During the development of the design, throughout all design phases, the Consultant shall submit all required documentation and enter all project data into the MSBG Tracking Tool located at the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. The Consultant shall enter sufficient data to achieve a “Compliant” status.

Energy Conservation and Sustainability. The Consultant shall predesign and design the project to comply with the The State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (MSBG) – also known as B3 Guidelines. The guidelines are available at the following website: xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxx/xxxxx.xxxx. This requirement applies to all new buildings, additions, and to major renovations. A major renovation is defined as at least 10,000 square feet and/or encompasses the complete replacement of the mechanical, ventilation, or cooling system of the building or a section of the building. During the development of the design, throughout all design phases, the Consultant shall submit all required documentation and enter all project data into the MSBG Tracking Tool located at the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. The Consultant shall enter sufficient data to achieve a “Compliant” status.