Frisco’s citizens have consistently expressed their desire that the City foster the creation of neighborhoods with discernable quality and uniqueness. Frisco’s Green Building Program standards were developed and modified over time in a collaborative effort between citizens, developers, business owners, and elected and appointed officials. Frisco’s Green Building program and it’s updates have included hundreds of hours of stakeholder meetings over the years, resulting in a broad commitment to creating an distinctive, “green” community.
Minimum Residential Green Building Standards
Click here to download the Commercial Green Building Program standards for all residential construction within the City of Frisco.
Click here for information on the 2012 update.
The City of Frisco Green Building Program is designed to ensure a higher quality of life for citizens. The residential standards of the Program focus on several areas including:
- waste reduction,
- pollution reduction,
- water conservation,
- energy conservation, and
- sustainable development.
Results / Achievements
As of May 1, 2012:
- Homes Built 15,966
- Lots Platted 19,846
- CO2 Avoided 37,841.79 Tons
- NOX Avoided 108.26 Tons
- SO2 Avoided 117.57 Tons
- Energy Savings: Average 4,650 kWh Per Home Per Year
Average $436 Savings Per Home Per Year
477,127,200 kWh Saved, Cummulative
$44,737,088 Residential Utility Cost Savings, Cummulative