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Voluntary Standards, Certification & LabelingCase Study
9 min read·Jan 25, 2026

Case study: Standards & certifications — A city or utility pilot and the results so far

Austin, Texas pioneered utility-scale sustainability certification through the Austin Energy Green Building program, achieving 15,000+ certified buildings and $2 billion in economic impact over 30 years.

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