Green Building & Deconstruction

What We're Working on Now
The Town is working with the Climate Protection Task Force and ASCC/PC Green Building Sub-Group to develop a green building standard for new construction and major remodels in Portola Valley. The proposal for the green building standard will be explained at the Sustainable Building Workshops on February 28th and March 15th--stay tuned for updates posted here on the website!

Where to Start - Planning for Green Design in Your Project
Green Building and Your Project
Carol's Green Features

Policies & Programs 
Town Construction & Demolition Ordinance

Green Building and Energy Efficiency Standards
U.S. Green Building Council - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Build It Green - GreenPoint Rated
Living Building Challenge
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Energy Star
American Lung Association  - Health House

Incentives & Rebates
RecycleWorks
Federal Tax Credit for Home Builders

Green Building Products & Materials*

Online
Build It Green, Green Product Directory
Showrooms
Green Home Center in San Francisco
*The Town of Portola Valley does not recommend any of the companies/organizations listed on this page; the listings are provided only as a resource for residents. Please ask each company for references when you do your research.

Deconstruction

The Reuse Network
San Mateo County RecycleWorks - Search the "Where to Reuse and Recycle in Three Easy Steps" database to find local contractors and salvage companies. Enter the following information for each step:
Step 1- Select a category: Construction
Step 2 - Select a specific item: Soft Demo Contractors

Step 3 - Enter zip code: 94028
The Reuse People
Whole House Building Supply & Salvage

Green Building Resources

Build it Green - a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California. Build It Green works with mainstream stakeholders in the housing industry to accelerate the adoption of green building practices.
U.S. Green Building Council - a non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.