County OKs green program

County OKs green program
Article Launched: 06/17/2008

FAIRFIELD - Solano County is adopting a Voluntary Green Builder Program designed to reduce greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions from home building projects.
County supervisors gave tentative approval to the program June 10, and will hold a second reading June 24.

Under the voluntary program, builders are encouraged to divert materials from landfills, use water conservation methods in landscaping and household uses, install energy-efficient lighting, use materials with recycled contents, and use alternative energy sources, such as solar and wind, among other activities.

As an incentive to participate, residential builders would receive expedited plan review at no additional cost. Any costs would be paid by the builders and property owners.