The Westminster Courthouse is planned to be an all-electric Net Zero Ready building
| Net Zero (Energy) is a target where a building balances its energy needs with energy produced from renewable, zero-emission sources. | Net Zero Ready is a building that has taken measures to ensure that on-site renewable energy can be provided via a subsequent project. | In the case of the Westminster Courthouse the building is anticipated to be all-electric, with electrical panel space, conduit, and structural strengthening to employ solar both on the roof and on-site in order to achieve net zero. |
The Westminster Municipal Courthouse is being planned to achieve LEED Silver certification. The methods to achieve the LEED Silver certification can vary, but initially identified targets include the following:
EV charging stations |
Native, low-water adaptive plantings |
Demolition and waste management plan for landfill waste diversion |
Energy modeling with target 35% energy cost savings relative to baseline for LEED |
Water-efficient interior fixtures |
Heat island effect mitigation |
Light pollution reduction |
Environmental and health product declarations for selected building materials |
Indoor air quality enhancement |