Greening San Francisco Rental Housing
Landlords don't have the same incentives to be green as tenants and homeowners do. So we need to work with tenants, landlords and the overall community to come up with innovative ways to green San Francisco's Rental Housing.Here's what we're working for:Energy Star rated appliences in all rental units by 20xx (TBD based on research)Green Roofs on all (flat ...learn more
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Here's what we're working for:
- Energy Star rated appliences in all rental units by 20xx (TBD based on research)
- Green Roofs on all rental properties by 20xx (TBD based on research)
- Solar Panels wherever possible.
- Overall efficiency of heating / cooling systems in rental units. This may include replacing old windows, making sure that radiator heat is adjustable etc.
Discussions
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Sealing the envelope/IAQ
"A top priority is to seal the building from drafts. It makes a huge difference if cold air doesn't blow in, and work air leak is kept in. But also keep in mind indoor air quality (IAQ) is often overl" ...more
davidwfox commented about 1 year ago
Getting free CFLs to replace?
"Yeah, I guess there is no free lunch. :) "
Honore commented about 1 year ago
Green Roofs that fit SF
"I just linked a bunch of organizations that are supporting green roofs to this group. Hopefully over time we can reach out to them to get their expertise.The questions which we'll need help answerin" ...more
drkelf commented over 2 years ago
SF Rental Law?
"I imagine that getting this done would have to take the form of new initiatives. But I'd like to make sure that we do this in a way that gets everyone excited, and as much as possible doesn'" ...more
drkelf commented over 2 years ago
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Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
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