Mandatory Green Roofs

And this july the so called ecoroof requirement went into effect in portland.

Mandatory green roofs.

Solar energy has exploded in recent years and the trend isn t slowing down anytime soon. Today april 18 2019 at 1 30 pm est time the new york city council passed the climate mobilization act a suite of measures to reduce greenhouse gases released from buildings in new york city including a requirement for green roofs and or solar panels on newly constructed buildings. Mandatory green roof law passes for new york buildings the world is going green and many new york buildings are leading the way. Political and bureaucratic leadership with pressure from outside groups are undoubtedly essential ingredients required to implementing new policies that future proof our cities against the climate crisis.

The green roofs are intended to help reduce denver s urban heat island effect which is the third worst in the nation.