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Example

NYC’s Green Roofs Policy

Local laws 92 and 94 of 2019 established NYC’s green roofs requires. 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. A sustainable roofing zone is covered in a green roofing system and/or solar panels and/or wind turbines.

Currently, only 1 in one thousand buildings have a green roof in New York City.

Documents

  • Existing Laws

    Local Law 94 of 2019

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  • Other Resources

    CityLand NYC Policy Summary

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  • Existing Laws

    Local Law 92 of 2019

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Related Resources

Resource

Report, Green Roof and Wall Policy in North America

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Denver’s Green Building Ordinance

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Salt Lake City Energy Benchmarking & Transparency Ordinance

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Building Electrification Initiative

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Model Ordinance Language and Decision Framework for Improving the Performance of Existing Buildings

Local Governments Example

Atlanta’s Benchmarking and Auditing Requirements

Local Governments