Sustainability committee backs solar‑ready building code for new construction
The committee approved a recommendation to forward a solar‑ready building code for new construction to City Council, with staff clarifying that the code requires design elements (panel capacity and continuous roof area) but does not mandate solar installation; the committee accepted code modifications made after builders' feedback.
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The Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee voted to recommend that City Council review and consider adopting a solar‑ready appendix to the building code for new construction.
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