CODE OF VIRGINIA

SHORT TITLE; DEFINITIONS (§ 2.2-1182)

A. This article shall be known and may be cited as the High Performance
Buildings Act.

B. As used in this article, unless the context requires a different
meaning:”High performance building certification program” means a
public building design, construction, and renovation program that meets the
requirements of VEES.”VEES” means the Virginia Energy Conservation
and Environmental Standards developed by the Department considering the U.S.
Green Building Council (LEED) green building rating standard, the Green Building
Initiative “Green Globes” building standard, and other appropriate
requirements as determined by the Department.

HISTORY: 2012, cc. 680, 793.