6.3 Green Building Certifications Specifications Recognized for Green MIP

A. Multiple organizations sponsor and maintain green building certifications. These organizations, (sometimes also referred to as “standard-keepers”), and their certification programs vary widely in the types of projects that can be certified, the jurisdictions in which the certification is available, and the methods used to verify green building features and compliance. It is the responsibility of the Lender and Borrower, acting in concert with the Project Architect, to select a certification appropriate for their proposed project, and to ensure that the property will meet continuing performance requirements including annual whole building data reporting.