Each building constructed or substantially improved shall earn certification at the LEED v 4.1 for New Construction Gold level, provided that prior to receipt of the first certificate of occupancy for the new construction or substantial improvement, the applicant shall submit to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs a financial security that is compliant with the provisions of § 6 of the Green Building Act of 2006, as amended (D.C. Official Code § 6-1451.05 ).
Each building constructed or substantially improved shall have an on-site renewable energy system installed and operating prior to receipt of the first certificate of occupancy for the new construction or substantial improvement, which renewable energy system shall generate at least one percent (1%) of the total energy estimated to be needed to operate the building as calculated in the energy model submitted with the building permit application to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K1008