The Town Council is considering a resolution put forward by the Environmental Stewardship Board’s resolution to extend the existing Council Energy Policy for rezonings to include the installation of rooftop solar energy systems.
“The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Board asks the Town Council to require all new building construction and renovations in Chapel Hill which require a rezoning with a Special Use Permit to install roof-mounted solar energy systems over at least 80% of eligible roof areas, with certain stipulations.”
We are in full agreement with the Board and the Town Council that we need to pick up the pace for local actions that will slow the coming global warming crisis. NYC recently announced fines on non-energy efficient buildings. There is no reason Chapel Hill can’t be at the vanguard of energy efficiency efforts for the state.
CHALT sent this letter with signatures to the Town Council requesting this change. At their April 24 meeting, the Town Council expressed support for the resolution but asked the staff for several refinements to the policy.