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• About Green Connection Increasingly, as green builders respond and strive to give our residents and businesses what they want and need - quality, value, functionality and a work environment that enhances productivity - we are finding new and creative opportunities to encourage and assist developers seeking to participate in Anaheim's growth - to be part of our community's future. Click Here for the basic facts about Green Building. UPDATES IRS tax credits are back for owners of existing homes who install energy efficiency measures or equipment. The tax credits went away at the end of 2007. However, they returned as part of the economic rescue package legislation passed on October 3, 2008. What is the Green Connection all about? The City Council adopted a Resolution, which sets out a series of goals for the City that are grounded in the principals of environmental soundness and sustainable development. Our Green Building Program offers its Anaheim building and land development partners incentives including expedited plan review and waiver of Plan Check fees to assist with their qualifying sustainable residential and commercial projects. In addition, we offer Advantage Services energy- and water-efficiency incentives for homes and businesses to help our customers reduce their bills and help protect our environment. We will now waive permit fees for qualifying residential and commercial energy efficiency measures and equipment. Anaheim’s green electric resources include wind, geothermal and hydroelectric and will soon be expanded with the addition of landfill gas to the mix. Our Renewable Energy Tour highlights how we are already using sunlight to generate electricity right here in We are helping turn local homes into solar electric generating stations by doubling solar program rebates. The construction of sustainable buildings across the city with solar capability is good for our economy and our environment. For
Energy Field, a 3-acre parcel of under developed land under a transmission line right of way, was transformed into a much-needed urban play area. Solar panels are integrated into a structure that provides shade for lunch and tot play area equipment and a ground mounted solar array converts light from the sun into electricity for the grid. The system also is demonstrating an impressive grid-interactive energy storage technology through a partnership with iCeL Systems. Green Office Supply Procurement is a top priority of Anaheim Public Utilities. Policies are in place to encourage the purchase and use of recycled products where possible in the utility's daily operations. By taking these small steps department-wide, we call attention to our commitment to the use of renewable resources and waste reduction. More ... Resources AccessGreen Product Directory provides customers with a Web based clearing house for local availability of existing products and services, introduction of new products and services, changes in screening criteria and other new green building information. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) sets the national standard for rating sustainable development across the United States. Their Web site offers general information as well as specifics regarding the LEED certification process.
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While other new programs are in the wings, many of our popular programs are continuing and some of our most successful are expanding. If you do not find what you are looking for through this portal, we encourage you to let us know and we will try to connect you to the information and resources you are seeking. Anaheim Public Utilities at 714.765.4182 to meet with us early in the design phase of your home or development project. You also may e-mail us for more information on our Green Building programs. In addition to our Green Connection incentives, In most cases we can offer additional savings opportunities through one, or several of our Advantage Services incentive programs.
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