RiverSmart Rooftops Green Roofs in the District of Columbia MAC IECA - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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