Presented February 26, 2020
Pennsylvania law places restrictions on a local municipality’s ability to adopt building code (including energy code) provisions that differ from the statewide code. Even so, communities in Pennsylvania and elsewhere are using various types incentives to encourage energy efficiency and green building that don’t rely on amending the building code. Municipalities may use “green” zoning ordinances to encourage more efficient housing and other building projects through incentives like tax abatements, density bonuses, and expedited permitting. Attend this webinar to learn about green zoning and how local governments can leverage this and other tools to help achieve their sustainability goals.
Sponsored by PA Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program