Strategy to shift away from using fossil fuels and power the community with 100% renewable energy within 10 years, while significantly reducing driving and expanding public transit.
Solar for All aims to bring the benefits of solar energy to 100,000 low to moderate income families in the District of Columbia.
New buildings with a net building area of 20,000 square feet or more must have an ecoroof that covers 100% of the building area.
New developments, redevelopments and construction sites must have a landscaping plan that achieves the green factor, adding elements that include green roofs.
New buildings and existing buildings undergoing major renovations in specific occupancy groups defined in the New York City Building Code are required to have a 100% of the available roof space as a sustainable roofing zone.
Industrial sources that require an air quality permit must have a vegetated roof.
Requires new buildings, new additions to buildings and existing buildings over 25,000 sf to have a cool roof and comply with one other Green Building requirement, which may include green roofs.
Requires applicable development projects earn at least 100 points by implementing select sustainable strategies, including green roofs.
Outlines regulations, incentives, and best practices for encouraging green roofs in localities.
A 29-acre sustainable community project designed to include walkable blocks, and Gold or better LEED buildings.