DC Government Pays for Your Green Roof
- by Brandon Fuller on Thursday, June 11, 2009
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A green roof is a great use of the space on top of your building. They create a little habitat for migrating birds, absorb stormwater, prevent “heat islands” and keep your building cool. You can learn more about green roofs on the District Department of the Environment’s website.
DC wants to encourage property owners to install green roofs, so they’ve created the green roof subsidy program. Qualifying property owners can recieve a $5 per square foot grant from the District Department of the Environment, up to $20,000. The project must cover at least 50% of the building’s roof and be 4,000 square feet or less.
This is an incredible opportunity to get some extra cash to make valuable changes to your property that will reduce your energy bills and help our local environment.
To apply for the program, you must submit an application to DC Greenworks, a local non-profit. Money is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Learn more about the program on DDOE’s website.
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Brandon Fuller has written 178 stories on this site.
Brandon Fuller works at the intersection of environmental policy and communications. Currently, he publishes a blog on environmental issues and green living that has been featured in the Washington Post Express, Washingtonian.com, GreenPlanet.com and more. He is also a member of the advisory committee for CarbonFreeDC, a grassroots initiative dedicated to mobilizing DC-area residents to dramatically reduce local carbon emissions. He recently earned a law degree in environmental law and policy and has served as both a Law Clerk and Legislative Assistant for the State of Florida.
