The ICC has now introduced the 2012 International Green Construction Code to the public. The IgCC provides the building industry with language that broadens and strengthens building codes to accelerate the construction of high-performance, green buildings. It provides a vehicle for jurisdictions to regulate green for the design and performance of new and renovated buildings in a manner that is integrated with other codes. The IgCC also includes ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High Performance Green Buidingss Except Low Rise Residential Buildings as an alternative path of compliance.