BERDE is a national voluntary green building rating system by the Philippine government through which department?

BERDE is a national voluntary green building rating system by the Philippine government through which department?

• A. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• B. Department of Trade and Industry
• C. Department of Energy
• D. Department of Public Works and Highways

Answer: (C)

This question tests which government department administers BERDE in the Philippines. BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) was developed by the Philippine Green Building Council as a national voluntary rating system to guide and recognize sustainable building practices. The Department of Energy leads national energy policy and programs and works with PhilGBC to promote BERDE as the recognized standard for green buildings. That alignment with energy efficiency and policy implementation is why the Department of Energy is the department through which BERDE is advanced.

This question tests which government department administers BERDE in the Philippines. BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) was developed by the Philippine Green Building Council as a national voluntary rating system to guide and recognize sustainable building practices. The Department of Energy leads national energy policy and programs and works with PhilGBC to promote BERDE as the recognized standard for green buildings. That alignment with energy efficiency and policy implementation is why the Department of Energy is the department through which BERDE is advanced.