RiverSmart Rooftops Green Roofs in the District of Columbia MAC IECA 23 rd Environmental Conference Workshop & Trade Show September 22, 2016 Walter Caldwell, Environmental Protection Specialist Chief, Inspection and Enforcement Branch Watershed Protection Division
BACKGROUND DOEE offers financial incentives to install green roofs: RiverSmart Rooftops – rebates of $10 to $15 per square foot Stormwater Retention Credit Trading ‐ sell SRCs to development sites RiverSmart Rewards – discounts on a property’s stormwater fees New Stormwater Management Regulations 1.2” retention requirement • Green roofs can be a cost ‐ effective means to meet regulatory • requirements if incorporated in early phases of design
PURPOSE OF THE FILM Green roof construction and maintenance guidance for a diverse target group, Highlight the District’s excellent stock of existing green roofs and Encourage the construction of new green roofs. Residential garage, 350 sf extensive World Wildlife Fund, 33,000 sf intensive Residential Shed, 48 sf extensive
Request for Proposal (RFP) particulars • Project: Development of a Construction and Maintenance DVD and brochure for Green Roof owners in the District of Columbia • Approximate available funds: $40,000 • Project Period: not to exceed two (2) years
THE PRODUCERS Dept. of Energy & Env’t DC Green Works VideoTakes Inc.
THE FILMMAKING PROCESS Identify Determine Develop Shoot the filming the Editing script film locations schedule
Challenges and Success • Review of RFPs and request for more money, • Coordinating sites for useful content for filming, • Government Shut down, • New Department Director and name, • Staying current with the Industry, • Debuted at 2015 DC Environmental Film Festival and, • Multiple airing on District Cable Network.
NOW PRESENTING……
QUESTIONS? walter.caldwell@dc.gov (202) 497 ‐ 8238 George Washington University Residence Hall, 1600 sf, extensive
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