Want to add a family room to your home or build your dream house? There’s a good chance you’ll have to factor in the cost of solar panels for your roof, thanks to a new city law aimed at creating a “greener" city.
Local laws 92 and 94 took effect in November, mandating that any roof undergoing major construction be covered in either solar photovoltaic (PV) panels or a green roof system (covered in vegetation). Construction projects affected include new construction, vertical and horizontal extensions, and major modifications to the roof requiring a permit.