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<br />Building Code Board of Appeals <br />Minutes <br />April 19, 2007 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br />energy systems. He summarized it is important for us to not consider <br />implementing these Built Green standards because every apartment and home <br />Markel builds will already meet these standards. He asked for any questions we <br />might have. None were asked. CK clarified that E-Star and Energy Star are not <br />the same programs. <br /> <br />Mark Persichetti from LRCAB asked if it is tough to follow the Green Points <br />program in Markel's current projects? <br /> <br />Chad Kipfer replied that the Green Points program from town to town is very <br />close and similar. It is essentially another form to fill out and therefore easy. <br /> <br />Mark Persichetti asked if the City of Louisville adopted these programs, would it <br />be a disadvantage? Chad Kipfer replied that if you are looking for a program to <br />slap onto our project, Markel is already doing it. <br /> <br />Mark Persichetti said they are not trying to snag the Markel project. He stated he <br />would like to see any other companies that come into Louisville that do not follow <br />the Green Points type programs. <br /> <br />Bill Eckert stated there is some conflict between these Green Points type <br />programs in the various municipalities. He suggested Louisville gets something <br />bigger. He stated the biggest problem is the little communities want to do their <br />own thing, but it should be standardized. Some things don't make sense in <br />Boulder. A Builder will fill out 3 forms, but it would be easier if there was a choice <br />with options and without redundancy. He said it is important to find a program <br />that works and to keep it standardized and simple. New construction is easy to <br />put in a Built Green type program. <br /> <br />Mark Persichetti stated that the CTC needs Green Built as well as the older <br />homes being remodeled in Louisville, and LRCAB is looking for something to <br />comply with both. <br /> <br />Bill Eckert stated only three municipalities have adopted Built green in Colorado: <br />Aspen, Vail and Boulder. <br /> <br />Kim Calamino introduced herself as director of Built Green of Colorado. She <br />stated there is a lot going on for standards and uniformity for Green Built <br />nationally. Built Green will provide that same uniformity. When communities do <br />Green Points themselves, it contradicts the Green Built program. Green Built is <br />the second oldest established Green Points type program and has a good <br />presence here in Colorado. All the programs are at 15% above the benchmark of <br />energy efficiency, and all soundly based building approaches in all areas. Built <br />Green has a keen awareness in the market. Built Green hoped that cities <br />shouldn't rush to do their own codes, but to adopt the Built Green program that <br />