2019-070 Green Buildings and Impact FeesDate: April 12, 2019 Report No. 2019-070
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
This report will provide information on the sustainable (green) building practices, and the
relationship between these practices on impact fees and infrastructure planning.
BACKGROUND
After hearing a presentation at the University of North Texas (UNT), Council Member Meltzer
requested information on green building practices and the potential impact that green building
practices would have on associated impact fees and future infrastructure planning efforts. This
report provides information on those topics and includes information about sustainable rebates and
programs in surrounding communities.
Defining Green Building
The EPA defines green building as “the practice of creating structures and using processes that are
environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle from siting
to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction.”1
There are numerous sustainable building practices, as well as efficient products, that are designed
to minimize the impact that a building has on the environment and the City’s utility infrastructure.
The EPA explains that green building practices help achieve the following goals:2
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• Water Efficiency
• Environmentally Preferable Building Materials and Specifications
• Waste Reduction
• Toxics Reduction
• Improved Indoor Air Quality
• Smart Growth and Sustainable Development
Specific green building strategies to include systems that help achieve the previously mentioned
conservation goals can have varying levels of environmental and infrastructure demand impact
depending on the scale of the project. Some common features of green buildings include, but are
not limited to:
• Sustainable and locally-sourced materials in new construction and rehabilitation.
• Use of Energy Star® appliances and building components.
• Use of water efficient products such as low-flow toilets and shower heads.
• Use of motion detecting light switches and energy efficient light bulbs.
• Use of rainbarrels and other rain water conservation for law irrigation.
• Installation of solar panels to reduce or eliminate a structure’s demand on the electric grid.
• Establishment of an effective material recycling system.
1 EPA Definition of Green Building: https://www.epa.gov/land-revitalization/green-buildings
2 EPA Components of Green Building: https://archive.epa.gov/greenbuilding/web/html/components.html
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• Use of paints and varnishes that contain minimal harmful chemicals/volatile organic
compounds.
A green building may incorporate as many, or few, sustainable features as they are able. The
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) uses the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) rating system to gauge the sustainability of a building. The LEED certification is
available for almost all community and home project types, and serves as a framework to “create
healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.”3
Locally, the Denton Plan 2030 encourages low-impact development, a component of sustainable
design that refers to the design of the public realm in a manner that mimics natural systems.4 The
overarching goal being to have minimum impact to land, water, resources, and energy in the
building’s space. Section 5.9 of the Plan provides a Sustainability Framework for the City.
Specifically, this section calls to “further the incorporation of green design standards for new
construction and improvements to existing buildings and the public realm.” To achieve this, the
plan proposes the following policies and actions:
• 5.9.1- Create a Green Building Ordinance that mandates green building standards for new
residential and commercial construction. Use Green Built™ Texas as a standard.
• 5.9.2- In the absence of a Green Building Ordinance, encourage certification by Green
Built™ Texas for construction of residential properties.
• 5.9.3- Promote the establishment of green building service businesses locally in Denton
that are hired to further green build goals in the city.
• 5.9.4- Create guidelines and incentives for the construction of green roofs in Denton.
• 5.9.5- Create guidelines and incentives for the use of Energy Star certified products in new
construction and commercial and residential remodels.
• 5.9.6- As part of Green Building ordinance, encourage the use of sustainable and locally-
sourced materials in new construction and rehabilitation.
• 5.9.7- Encourage the use of durable materials in all construction that will last and not
contribute to significant maintenance.
• 5.9.8- Require that all commercial buildings, including City buildings, comply with
standards for reduced energy consumption.
Sustainability in Denton Presentation
Dr. Stan Ingman, PhD., and Dan Fette, a local green builder, recently gave a presentation titled,
“Denton Adjusting to Climate Change: A More Sustainable City?” at UNT (Attachment 1).
During the session, they presented their research including Denton’s renewable energy programs,
building codes to reduce energy consumption, green building practices, and transportation.
The presentation also highlighted some of the green buildings found throughout Denton including
UNT’s Apogee Stadium (LEED Platinum certified), Business Leadership Building (LEED Gold
certified), Life Sciences Complex (LEED Gold certified), and others.
3 United States Green Building Council, LEED is green building: https://new.usgbc.org/leed
4 Denton Plan 2030: 5.10, page 158
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Mr. Fette also presented information on gray water and rain collection systems that his company
recently completed in Denton. This system collects gray water (water from sinks, showers, etc.)
and uses it for onsite irrigation. His belief is that if there are enough houses within a new
construction development utilizing these systems, that it would be able to reduce the overall strain
on the wastewater infrastructure.
The presentation ended with a list, as the two see it, where Denton has opportunity to be
sustainable. These include:
• A solar farm at UNT’s Discovery Park
• Solar panels on the roofs of local businesses
• Hybrid and/or electric vehicles for the University and City of Denton vehicles
• Geothermal systems for all new businesses
GreenSense Incentive Program and Free Energy Audits
To promote energy efficient construction, The City of Denton currently offers the GreenSense
Incentive Program for current customers of Denton Municipal Electric (DME). The objective of
GreenSense is to reduce energy demand and consumption by promoting energy conservation,
which reduces the utility bills of DME customers, reduces the peak load of the DME’s electric
system, reduces emissions in the state, and promotes energy conservation. The Program offers
financial incentives, in the form of rebates applied to utility bills, for installing energy efficient
materials in their home or business.
Rebates are available for qualifying equipment, including:
• Heating, ventilation, air conditioning
• Smart thermostat
• Attic reflective radiant barrier
• Attic insulation
• Air ducts
• Solar screens
• Energy efficient windows
• Solar hot water heater
• Interconnected photovoltaic incentive
The rebate amount varies based on the system that has been installed, and total cost of the project.
Please see Attachment 2 for the 2019 GreenSense Manual which outlines the rebate amounts and
requirements. Customers are also provided free water audits and receive a detailed report on how
to lower water consumption.
The City also offers rebates for the purchase and installation of energy efficient upgrades for any
existing multifamily complex located on one property. This requires the application to be
completed and approved prior to installation. Incentivized upgrades include central HVAC, smart
thermostats, attic insulation, air ducts, solar screens, and windows. This rebate is only available
for existing complexes, and no new construction applications will be accepted.
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Through the GreenSense program, residents may also qualify for a rebate of $300 for the purchase
of a Plug-In Electric Vehicle, including plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles. Residents must provide
proof of DME electric service, proof of registration, and proof of purchase. The application for
this program is available on the City’s website.
In addition to the GreenSense Program, the City also offers a free home energy audit to utility
customers in good standing. A certified energy auditor will utilize diagnostic tools to reveal
thermal flaws in a resident’s homes, and then participants will receive a detailed report, including
prioritized recommendations for improving energy efficiency.
Local Communities Offering Building Incentives
Staff researched5 surrounding communities to determine whether there were any economic
incentives offered for residents, businesses, or local industries for incorporating green building
practices. Table 1 (below) shows the outcome of this research and a brief explanation is provided
in the paragraphs that follow.
Table 1
City
Does your City offer any
incentives for incorporating
sustainable building
practices?
Does your City off lower
impact fees for buildings
that meet certain
sustainable requirements? Explanation
Denton Yes No GreenSense Rebates
Carrollton
Yes No
Industrial, Commercial,
Institutional Water Saving Rebate
Program
Coppell No No
Farmer's
Branch No No
Flower
Mound No No
Frisco No No
Grapevine No No
Lewisville No Yes Stormwater Utility Credit
Program
Plano No No
Richardson No No
The City of Carrollton offers a rebate to commercial water customers for up to half the purchase
price of water-saving equipment through the Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Rebate
Program. The maximum rebate for this program is $5,000 and is not available for landscape
irrigation.
5 Research was conducted through email and phone communication with representatives from the surveyed cities.
Staff also preformed online searches using common phrases including “rebate,” “sustainability,” “solar,” etc.
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In October 2017, the City of Lewisville adopted an ordinance that made stormwater (drainage) a
public utility. Properties are charged a monthly fee based on the amount of impervious area on
each property. The Stormwater Utility Credit Program (Attachment 3) allows properties within a
certain area the city to be eligible for credits of up to 50 percent of the fee when implementing
approved best management practices. The qualifying upgrades are intended to reduce the impacts
of stormwater runoff quantity and quality from the property. This program is available for single-
family residential properties located within a specific Levee Improvement District and non-single
family residential properties.
While the Town of Flower Mound does not offer any economic incentives, the town does offer
recognition to residents, commercial/industrial builders, and developers through the Green
Building Program (Attachment 4). This program recognizes participants on the Town’s website
and in other promotional outlets, and vice versa, the participant is allowed to use the Green
Building status in their materials.
The Great Update Rebate program offered by the City of Plano offers up to a 25 percent rebate for
qualifying building improvements. This city-funded program assists property owners with repairs
and renovations that includes some energy efficient upgrades, but the incentive is not exclusive to
green building practices. The program encourages neighborhood revitalization and incentivizes
homeowners to make improvements to aging homes.
DISCUSSION
Impact fees are calculated based on the additional system capacity needed to provide utilities and
service for new growth. The system capacity needs to start with land use analyses and population
growth estimates to forecast the timing and mix of single family, multi-family, and other
development types within the service area. This information is used to develop ten-year water and
wastewater capital improvements plans (CIPs) containing the projects needed to support the
expected demands.
Impact fees are then developed by expressing the growth in demand for water and wastewater
facilities over the planning horizon in “service units” of impacts. Water and wastewater impact
fees in Denton use a single-family equivalent (SFE) as a service unit. This SFE is simply the water
and wastewater demand associated with the smallest water meter in the system, which is the typical
meter used by a single-family resident. The costs of the capital projects needed to provide service
are then divided by the total number of SFEs receiving the service to calculate the impact fees.
Because impact fees are inherently based on consumption, any reduction in water consumption
will result in a lowered need for additional capacity through capital projects. This lowered need
for capital projects provides the ability to defer new capital projects further into the future, which
can serve to lower impact fees. This is occurring in Denton now, and there has been a noticeable
decrease in gallons per capita per day (GPCD) over the past several years. There are likely many
reasons that contribute to this decline, including lower water consumption due to newer building
codes that reduce indoor water use, more water efficient appliances, more efficient irrigation
systems, smaller lot sizes, more multi-family housing, weather patterns that have reduced
irrigation, etc. Due to declining GPCD, staff has been able to defer large capital expenditures that
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would have otherwise been required. This is not unique to Denton, as the entire Region C water
plan (our Region’s component of the statewide water plan) has a number of actions that rely on
declining GPCD to meet future water demands.
An example of how these multiple factors can come together to delay the need for increased
infrastructure can be found with the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant. This plant was
constructed in early 2003 while the gallons of water per capita for the city was around 190 gallons
per day. At that time, the expectation was that Denton would need to expand the plant by 2010.
Through the years plumbing fixtures improved, appliances became more efficient, lot sizes
decreased, and a host of other water consumption reduction actions happened. During this time,
the population of the city did not increase as much as was anticipated, and the expansion of the
plant was delayed. Today, the current consumption is around 148 gallons per capita per day, and
the forecast indicates that plant expansions will now be needed in 2028.
This shows the impacts of both decreased per capita consumption and lowered population
projections and demonstrates how capacity needs that were originally projected have been able to
be postponed. These types of trends are reevaluated and forecasted every year to ensure proper
planning. Currently, per capita usage appears to be leveling off due to the above-mentioned factors,
and also includes recent weather trends. When planning for plant expansion, staff considers not
only per capita water usage, but also to accommodate peak demand.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Denton Adjusting to Climate Change presentation
2. GreenSense Incentive Program Manual
3. City of Lewisville Stormwater Utility Credit Program Administrative Directive
4. Flower Mound Green Building Program brochure
STAFF CONTACT:
Kenneth Banks
General Manager of Utilities
940-349-7165
Kenneth.Banks@cityofdenton.com
Stuart Birdseye
Management Analyst
940-349-8009
stuart.birdseye@cityofdenton.com
STAN INGMAN, PHD
SOCIOLOGY/APPLIED GERONTOLOGY STAN.INGMAN@UNT.EDU
WWW.FWOP.ORG
Enterprise and Environment: Challenge –
Lower Our Ecological Footprint
Air, Water, Land use, Biodiversity= Ecology.
Environment= Ecology as well as Social Well-
Being
Can Denton Become a Zero Net Energy City
Or Zero Carbon City ?
UNT-ZERO NET ENERGY LAB HOUSE
Movement toward a Renewable Energy City
A. Wolf Ridge Wind Power –2009 –40%
B. Methane-Waste –1600 houses –1%
C. Gas Plant –2018-Sell Gas/Back Up
D. Solar Farms and More Wind-60%
100% by 2023
Reducing Energy Use-New Code,
A. Buildings –residential, businesses, Green Sense Program –solar, e-windows,radiantbarriers
B. Transportation –hybrids, new cars, electric
Nevada Court-Denton Affordable Housing
and Builder Dan Fette –2006 Completed
UNT-EESAT -1997, BLB 2012 , Life Science ,
All Dorms, New Stadium –LEED Certification
LEED = Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design
U S Green Building Council -1993
Energy Star –EPA and DOE –Trump 2017
Elimination ?
NEVADA COURT –DAHC/DAN FETTE -2006 -
$60 UTILITIES, WATER HARVESTING -40%
CITY ‘GREEN SENSE’ INCENTIVES-AUDITS –
SOLAR, E-WINDOWS,SMART THERMOSTATS,
ATTIC INSULATION-RADIANT BARRIER
DAN FETTE –DISABILITY HOUSES -2017 -18
TRACK HOMES-PLANTATION HOMES
Geothermal –DISD Preschool -100 Short
Wells
Dan Fette and green builders network
(https://www.facebook.com/danfettebuildersi
nc/), and (www.danfettebuilders.com
DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes
US-EcoLogic , IRVING, TEXAS-2012 CNN
RESIDENTIAL AWARD-STEVE SAUNDERS
http://us-ecologic.com/steve-saunders/
Plantation Homes partnership
Private Student Housing in Denton
QUALITY WATER-LEWISVILLE/RAY ROBERTS
WASTE WATER -RETURNED CLEAN TO LAKE
DEMOLITION WASTE-OLD HOME DEPOT
DINO DIRT , CURBSIDE RECYCLING
BIO DIESEL PLANT –Off and On –School
Buses and City Vehicles
HOUSEHOLD WASTE-OIL,PAINT, ETC
HYBRID CARS AND TRUCKS
ELECTRIC SERVICE CAR-AT UNT AND TWU
PETTERBILT –HYBRID LONG DISTANCE
TRUCKS AND OTHER SMALLER TRUCKS
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER –DISD-
WORLD RECORD FOR FASTEST ELECTRIC
RACING CAR –STUDENTS -2012
UNT FUTURE -Solar Farm at Discovery Park
500 TARGET STORES-SOLAR ON ROOFS-
OTHER BUSINESSES?
Hybrid and/or Electric –all City and
University Service Vehicles and Equipment
Geothermal all New Businesses?
Solar -Shelter for Teens?
Solar -Tiny Home Community for Veterans?
Electric Landscaping Equipment ?
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October 1, 2018
Incentive Program
Manual
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Program Introduction
The objective of the GreenSense Incentive Program is to reduce energy demand and consumption by
promoting energy conservation, thereby reducing the utility bills of City customers, reducing the peak
load of the City’s electric system, reducing emissions in the state, and promoting energy conservation.
The Program offers incentives, in the form of credits on the electric service bills of the City’s electric
retail customers. Cash incentives may be paid to retail customers for the installation of photovoltaic
applications.
In light of additional costs associated with the GreenSense Incentive Program (“Program”) and to
mitigate potential risk to ratepayers, any participant in the Program must be, at the time this program
is applied for and continuing while such program is in effect, a customer in good standing of all
Denton Municipal Utilities, including Solid Waste services. Unless legal review procedures have
been invoked in good faith regarding the obligation, a customer in good standing for the purpose of
this Rider is defined as a customer not owing any unpaid utility or solid waste debt obligation that is
over forty-five (45) days past due to the City of Denton, Texas during the previous 12 months.
Program applicants will be able to qualify for multiple incentives simultaneously, unless specified in
the individual incentive guidelines. A separate application may be necessary for each incentive. The
Program will be in effect each fiscal year beginning on October 1, until the allotted funding is depleted
or until cancellation of the program by the City. At the time the funds are depleted, no additional
applications for participation will be accepted until the next fiscal year.
Qualifying applicants must receive electric service from the City. The Program guidelines and
payments are subject to change by the City without prior notice. The City may, at any time,
discontinue the Program without prior notice. The current program guidelines may be found in
the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual located at www.cityofdenton.com.
Application for Payment
In order for energy efficient upgrades to qualify under the Program Guidelines, an Application for
Payment form must be completed and submitted within thirty (30) days of installation of the energy
efficient upgrades. For the overall effects of the energy efficiency upgrades to be measurable and
verifiable through the deemed standards approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas
(PUCT), the complete information must be recorded for each installation. Applications for
Payment, which must be accompanied by a copy of the invoice detailing work completed and
efficiency measures installed as well as any technical data on the installed energy efficient upgrade,
must be complete and submitted to the Conservation Program Coordinator.
Payment
Some energy efficiency upgrades must be permitted and shall be inspected and approved by the
City’s Building Inspection division, before rebates will be processed. Incentives shall be in the
form of a rebate credit to the electric utility accounts of City customers that purchase the qualifying
energy efficiency upgrades. After submitting a Request for Payment, customers can expect to
receive the rebate credit in 4 to 10 weeks. Incomplete or erroneous information can cause delays
in payment.
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Table of Contents
Energy Efficiency Rebates 4
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning 5
Smart Thermostat 5
Attic Reflective Radiant Barrier 5
Attic Insulation 6
Air Duct 6
Solar Screens 6
Windows 7
Solar Water Heater 7
Electric Vehicle 7
Weatherization Supplies ....................................................................8
Multifamily Incentive 8
Energy Efficiency Rebate Application 9
Electric Vehicle Rebate Application 10
Solar Photovoltaic Incentive Overview 11
Standard Offer Incentive 13
Engineering Audit 16
ERCOT Emergency Response Service 21
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Energy Efficiency Rebates
Installers
The installer that installs the prescribed and approved energy efficient upgrades must be registered
with the City at the time of the installation. To become a registered Program installer, submit a
GreenSense Rebate Installer Form to the Conservation Program Coordinator. Do-It-Yourself
installs by property owners qualify for energy efficiency rebates.
The City does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of a registered
installer/contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the program participant. Any list of
registered installers/contractors represents those companies who have registered themselves with
the City. There is no work guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality, cost or
effectiveness of the work performed by the contractor, employees or subcontractors.
Requirements
Applicants must be property owner.
All equipment must be new when purchased. No leased or lease to purchase equipment.
No rebate will be paid on a partial installation.
All installations must be for accounts served by the City’s electric utility.
All installations must meet all applicable national, local, and manufacturers’ codes and
specifications.
An itemized and dated invoice from the contractor or retailer along with application.
All application submissions are subject to lawful verification of identification and
entitlement to the Program credit by the City.
A pre and/or post inspection might be required.
Requests for payment must be received by Conservation Program Coordinator within thirty
(30) days of installation.
Note: Individual rebates are limited to funds availability. The City may change Program
guidelines, payments, and/or discontinuance without prior notice.
For more information contact: Conservation Program Coordinator
Office Number (940) 349 – 7733
Email Address Rebates@CityofDenton.com
Mailing Address
Conservation Program Coordinator
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76201
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Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System (HVAC)
The City is offering a rebate up to $400 for the purchase and installation of high-efficiency central
air conditioners with gas heat, electric heat pumps, and geothermal heat pumps for existing
residential and commercial facilities. No new construction applications will be accepted.
HVAC Requirements
− Equipment must have a minimum of 16 SEER rating
− Both condensing unit and evaporator coil must be replaced
− Installations must be made by a licensed contractor
− Installation must be permitted, inspected and approved by the City of Denton’s Building
Inspections Department
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
Smart Thermostat
The City is offering a rebate of 50 percent of invoice, not to exceed $50.00 for the installation of
a smart thermostat. No new construction applications will be accepted.
Smart Thermostat Requirements
− Thermostat must offer internet connectivity for remote management
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
Attic Reflective Radiant Barrier
The City is offering a rebate 20 percent of invoice, not to exceed $300.00 per structure for the
installation of 80 percent or more reflective radiant barrier in accessible attic space on existing
structures. No new construction applications will be accepted.
Radiant Barrier Requirements
− Installations must be on rafters or under decking
− Reflectivity and square footage must be included on invoice and application
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
Rebate Amounts: 1.0 to 2.5 Ton Units $200
3.0 to 5.0 Ton Units $400
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Attic Insulation
The City is offering a rebate of 50 percent of invoice, not to exceed $400.00 for the installation
of attic insulation of at least R-49. No new construction application will be accepted.
Attic Insulation Requirements
− Insulation must be installed between conditioned and unconditioned areas
− Garages and other non-conditioned areas do not qualify
− The current insulation level of each home must be determined and documented
− Square footage of installation area must be included on invoice and application.
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
Air Duct
The City is offering a rebate of 30 percent of invoice, not to exceed $200.00 for the replacement
or repair of an air duct systems located in unconditioned space. No new construction applications
will be accepted.
Air Duct Requirements
− Materials used should be long-lasting materials (mastics, foil tape, aerosol-based sealants)
− The current air loss level of each system shall be determined and documented by the installer
− Materials used shall be documented on invoice (i.e. insulation, mastics, aerosol, etc.)
− Invoice must specify whether home has slab or crawlspace and number of stories
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
Solar Screens
The City is offering a rebate of 30 percent of invoice, not to exceed $200.00 per structure for the
installation of solar screens on windows in conditioned space.
Solar Screens Requirements
− Solar screens must block at least 90 percent of solar heat gain.
− Structures will only qualify for this rebate once per 12-month period.
− Reflectivity and square footage must be included on invoice and application.
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
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Windows
The City is offering a rebate of 30 percent of invoice, not to exceed $500.00 per structure for the
installation of energy efficient windows in conditioned space.
Windows Requirements
− Windows must have a U-Factor of 0.29 or less AND a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
of 0.22 or less
− Structures will only qualify for this rebate once per 12-month period
− Window sticker and square footage must be included on invoice and application
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
Solar Water Heater
The City is offering a rebate of 30 percent of invoice, not to exceed $300.00 per structure for the
installation of a solar water heater.
Solar Water Heater Requirements
− Solar water heater must be sized to accommodate a family of four, at minimum
− Solar water heater must preheat water for an electric water heater that is permanently
installed at the structure
− Solar water heater must have permanently installed electric backup
− Structures will only qualify for this rebate once per 12-month period
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
Electric Vehicle
The City is offering a rebate of $300 for the purchase of a Plug-In Electric Vehicle.
Electric Vehicle Requirements
− Plug-in electric vehicles qualify, including plug-in hybrid-electric
− Separate application (see page 10) to be submitted with:
− Proof of Purchase
− Proof of Registration
− Registration address must be within the City’s electric utility service territory and
served by the City
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Weatherization Supplies
The City is offering a rebate of 50 percent of receipted cost, not to exceed $50.00 for supplies
needed for DIY (do-it-yourself) weatherization projects. No new construction applications will be
accepted.
Weatherization Supplies Requirements
− Materials used should be long-lasting and include, but are not limited to caulk, weather
stripping, spray foam, attic door insulated cover, and outlet/switch sealers.
− Materials used shall be documented on a receipt or invoice
− All applications must meet requirements on Page 4 of this manual
Multifamily Incentive
The City is offering rebates for the purchase and installation of energy efficient upgrades for any
existing multifamily complex located on one property. No new construction applications will be
accepted.
Requirements
− Applications must be completed and approved PRIOR to installation due to limited funds
availability
− All requirements for upgrades listed below are the same as the individual incentives detailed
in pages 4 to 7 of this Manual
Upgrade Incentive Cap (not to exceed)
Central HVAC $200 per 1.0 – 2.5 Ton Unit
$400 per 3.0 – 5.0 Ton Unit $2,400
Smart Thermostats $10.00 each $200
Attic Insulation $0.30 per square foot $1,200
Air Ducts 30% of total cost $600
Solar Screens $3.00 per square foot $800
Windows $2.00 per square foot $1,500
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Energy Efficiency Application
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Electric Vehicle Application
Hybrid: Yes No
Applicant Name:
Electric Account Number:
Phone Number:
Email:
Vehicle Registration Address:
Vehicle Make, Model, & Year:
Vehicle Trim Level (i.e. Nissan Leaf S, SV, or SL)
Vehicle VIN:
Battery can be charged at (check all that apply):
Level 1 (120 volts) Level 2 (240 volts) DC Fast Charge
I hereby certify that the information I provided above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that any false information may disqualify me from receiving the Electric Vehicle Rebate. I
agree to charge my electric vehicle during the off-peak hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Date: Signature:
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Solar Photovoltaic Incentive
All City of Denton requirements for Distributed Generation, including documents for this
rebate, are located in the Distributed Generation Manual at www.cityofdenton.com.
All City electric customers including, but not limited to, residential (both single family and
multifamily) and commercial, are eligible to receive a Solar Photovoltaic Incentive in accordance
with the provisions of this GreenSense Incentive Program Manual.
Those interested in participating in the Solar Photovoltaic Incentive must own the property that
has a City electric account or own the property that will have a City electric account where the
photovoltaic system is to be installed. Only City electric customers in good standing will be
eligible to receive the rebate. In addition to existing customers, developers are also qualified to
receive the Solar Photovoltaic Incentive provided that only one rebate will be paid per solar
installation.
The incentive for qualifying photovoltaic (PV) systems is tiered based on the continuous
alternating current (AC) watt output. The calculations used to determine the PV system’s AC watt
output can be found in the Distributed Generation Manual located at www.cityofdenton.com.
All PV incentives are to be an amount up to $30,000, not to exceed 50% of total project cost.
Incentive Tier is as follows:
PV ONLY PV with Battery Storage
3.0 kW to 5.0 kW 80¢ per AC Watt 3.0 kW to 5.0 kW $1.20 per AC Watt
5.1 kW to 10.0 kW 60¢ per AC Watt 5.1 kW to 10.0 kW 90¢ per AC Watt
Above 10.1 kW 40¢ per AC Watt Above 10.1 kW 60¢ per AC Watt
The City neither expressly nor implicitly warrants any work performed by a contractor, employees, or
subcontractor. The City does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of an
installer/contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the program participant. The City makes no
warranties whatsoever that participant will realize any energy savings as a result of any installs of the
program. In no event shall the City be responsible for any direct, special, incidental, consequential,
punitive, exemplary or indirect damages in tort, contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability or under
any indemnity provision or otherwise related to any installs or the Solar Photovoltaic Incentive program.
Customer assumes the risk of any loss or damage(s) that the customer may suffer in connection with its
participation in the Solar Photovoltaic Incentive program.
Customers requesting interconnection and parallel operation of Distributed Generation must
complete the City’s approved Application for Interconnection process and receive approval from
the City prior to installing.
The City makes no financial commitment to applicants until an application is accepted and a Letter
of Intent (LOI) is issued. The LOI is valid for 90 days for upgrades to be installed. Under
extenuating circumstances, applicants may request extensions to their LOI. Requests for LOI
extension must be submitted prior to LOI expiration, in writing, accompanied by a detailed
explanation of the reason for the delay. Contractor must demonstrate that the cause of the delay is
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out of their control along with substantial progress toward project completion. Extensions will be
granted at the sole discretion of the City. Participants forfeit their incentive reservation once the
LOI has expired. Any project not completely installed by September 30, will lose its funding.
Incentives are given in the form of a check to the rebate participant. Customers do not have the
option to have rebate sent directly to the contractor. Incentive payment will be issued within four
(4) weeks after the system passes final inspections.
Individually metered structures will only qualify for the rebate once per 12 month period and may
not exceed $30,000 in its lifetime. Additional PV installs are subject to the same terms as new
installs with updated documentation. When budgeted funds are depleted, a waiting list or queue
will be established. Any application received for which funding is not available will be processed
when funds become available and are subject to program requirements.
Rebate participant may be subject to refund any incentive given by the City related to the PV
system if the customer fails to meet ongoing program requirements or fails to ensure that the
incented equipment is properly maintained and interconnected to the electric grid or any applicable
national, local, manufacturer and the City’s Electric Service Standards violations are discovered.
The refund amount is calculated as: [incentive received] x [5 – number of full years the PV system
was operational] x 0.2.
Solar Photovoltaic Incentive Requirements
Minimum PV install of 3 kW.
Minimum battery install of 3 kW or reasonably sized to PV install
No direct meter connections or double lugging.
24/7 Meter Access. Costs related to giving the City meter access will be at customer’s expense
All PV installations must meet all applicable national, local and manufacturers’ codes and
specifications and the City’s Interconnection Guidelines.
Installed systems shall carry a 5-year warranty from the installer in addition to a minimum 10-
year manufacturer warranty on inverters and 20-year manufacturer warranty of solar panels.
Licensed electrical contractors shall obtain appropriate permits and perform all electrical
interconnections.
All inverters and solar modules must be new.
Panels must face South, East, or West.
Panels must be unobstructed and non-shaded. Tree removal and any tree trimming will be at
customer’s expense.
If re-roofing is required, PV system removal and reinstallation is at customer’s expense.
Contractor shall include any required service upgrade costs, and permit fees in the original bid.
PV system shall be interconnected to the City’s electrical grid at customer’s expense.
PV system shall comply with current City guidelines governing interconnection with the City’s
electric system and any subsequent revisions to these guidelines.
Customer must give the City access to view PV system generation by adding
solar@cityofdenton.com to online profiles or emailing monthly generation data.
All information regarding the City’s approved Application for Interconnection process
may be found in the Distributed Generation Manual located at www.cityofdenton.com.
Inquiries can be submitted to solar@cityofdenton.com.
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Standard Offer Incentive
Program Participant
The City offers incentives for commercial customers that are interested in making energy
efficiency upgrades to their facility to reduce their peak demand by a minimum of 50 kW. Standard
Offer Incentive (SOI) participants must have an electric account served by the City.
Upgrades must be pre-approved in order to qualify for the rebate. Participant must submit written
permission for the City to discuss their account and energy consumption with the installer. Only
City customers in good standing will be eligible to receive the rebate.
DME does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of a registered
installer/contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the program participant. Any list of
registered installers/contractors represents those companies who have registered themselves
with DME. There is no work guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality, cost
or effectiveness of the work performed by the contractor, employees or subcontractors.
Acceptable projects may include: Lighting retrofit, HVAC upgrade, Motor replacement
Unacceptable projects include those that: Rely on customer behavior, Involve cogeneration
and demand management including generation from renewable, Have a negative impact on the
environment, Have no capital investment, Plug loads
Installers
Installer that installs the prescribed and approved energy efficient upgrades does not need to be
registered as a DME Authorized Installer. Installer must submit the application along with
estimated cost, estimated demand savings, and method of kW savings calculations. Installers must
also submit detailed information for each project including scope of work, specific equipment
being removed and installed. DME will review the application and supporting documents for
acceptance.
For more information contact: Program Administrator
Email Address solar@cityofdenton.com
Mailing Address Energy Programs
1659 Spencer Road
Denton, TX 76205
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Standard Offer Incentive
The City is offering commercial customers $125.00 per kilowatt (kW) reduced from peak
demand, not to exceed 50 percent of total project cost.
− The peak demand reduction must be a minimum of 50 kW
− Replaced equipment must be disposed of and cannot be put back into service
− The energy efficiency upgrade must be in service for at least ten (10) years
− Equipment must meet all codes and permitting requirements
− Lighting only project will not count for more than 65 percent of incentive
Application Process
− The following must be submitted to the Program Administrator for evaluation and
acceptance:
− Standard Offer Incentive Form
− Proposal showing estimated cost, estimated demand savings, and method of kW
savings calculation
− Customer will receive confirmation that the application was received via e-mail
− City will review the application to determine if the project will be accepted
− Customer will receive a LOI if the project has been accepted
− Customer will be contacted to schedule an initial inspection
− Within 30 days of the completion of the project, the customer will contact the Program
Administrator to schedule a final inspection. This inspection is strictly for the purpose of
qualifying for the rebate, not to take the place of Building Inspections or internal quality
control
− Following final inspection, demand reduction will be verified
For more information contact: Program Administrator
Email Address Solar@cityofdenton.com
Mailing Address
Energy Programs
1659 Spencer Road
Denton, TX 76205
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Received
Date
Submitted
Ck Req
Received
By
Amount
Paid
CUSTOMER INFORATION
Company Name Account No
Contact Person Title Telephone No
Email Address
Site Address
Description of Study:
CONSULTANT INFORMATION
Company Name
Contact Person Title Telephone No
Email address
Company Address
Standard Offer Incentive Form
(To be completed by Customer Representative.)
By signing below, you agree that you are duly authorized by the Customer to make decisions on its behalf and you
represent to the City that you have read, understand and agree to abide by the terms, conditions, and requirements
written in the SOI section of the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual. You are also granting release of historical
usage information to be sent to the consultant to be used in the demand reduction analysis.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Print Name Signature Date
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Engineering Audit
Program Participant
Those interested in participating in the Engineering Audit (Audit) must have a City General
Service Large (GSL) and/or General Service Time of Use (TGS) electric account where the Audit
is to be performed. Only City electric customers in good standing will be eligible to receive the
rebate. Each customer site is eligible for one detailed audit every three years.
City neither expressly nor implicitly warrants any part of the audits. Customer understands that,
while City may provide a program to encourage energy efficiency, City is not liable or
responsible in any way for the performance or results of the audits or the Program. City makes
no warranties whatsoever that customer will realize any energy savings as a result of the audits
or the program. In no event shall City be responsible for any direct, special, incidental,
consequential, punitive, exemplary or indirect damages in tort, contract, warranty, negligence,
strict liability or under any indemnity provision or otherwise related to the audits or the
Program. Customer assumes the risk of any loss or damage(s) that the customer may suffer in
connection with its participation in the audits or the Program.
Customers requesting an engineering audit must fill out an Audit application and submit it to the
Program Administrator. The Program Administrator will review the application and if approved,
the customer will be notified and the detailed audit shall be completed by a professional engineer
within ninety (90) days of approval by City.
Auditor
Audit participants are encouraged to receive several quotes before entering a contract with an
engineering firm. Engineering firm must have written permission from the City’s electric customer
in order to exchange energy information with the City.
Engineers are required to submit completed audit reports and a copy of the invoice to the Program
Administrator within thirty (30) days after audit is done.
For more information contact: Program Administrator
Email Address: Solar@cityofdenton.com
Mailing Address
Energy Programs
1659 Spencer Road
Denton, TX 76205
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Minimum Scope of Work:
Once approved, the engineering audit shall include the following components:
Schedule of the customer site visit
Identify the current status of any customer plans for equipment purchase, vendors under
consideration, vendor bids, plans for new construction/expansion, and/or other changes
Identify the customer’s schedule requirements (budget cycle, equipment lead-time
issues, construction schedules, planned plant shutdowns, etc.)
Identify what the customer needs to have to get an energy efficiency measure (EEM)
implemented (financial criteria, maximum budget, etc.)
Energy Use Baseline: Estimate the baseline energy use for all existing major electric
equipment related to facility operations (i.e. refrigeration, air compressors, lighting,
motors, etc.) based on historical usage provided to you by the City
EEMs
− Clearly and concisely describe EEMs and EEM alternatives, and describe the
source of energy savings
− Identify the customer’s business reasons (i.e. maintenance, energy efficiency,
safety, end-of-life, production increase) for wanting a detailed audit done at the
facility
− Create a sketch to fully illustrate the current system. This sketch may include
distances, controls, piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID), process flow
and any other pertinent information that affects the current or future function of
the system
− Make an assessment of the potential project costs and energy and cost savings
for the EEMs
− Include a description of your calculation methodology and how costs were
estimated
− Include current Power Factor (PF), proposed PF, savings, and cost estimate
− An executive summary will be included in the report with a summary table of
measures showing the description, current kilowatt and kilowatt-hours per year
(kW & kWh/yr), proposed kW & kWh/yr, kW & kWh/yr savings, cost estimate,
potential DME incentive, simple payback before incentive, and simple payback
after incentive
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Incentive
The incentive for qualifying audits is up to 50% of the total audit cost, not to exceed $5,000 for
the City participation.
Applying for the Engineering Audit Program does not disqualify eligible customers from applying
for other DME incentives. Any customer’s costs, including maintenance, in-house labor, overhead,
direct or indirect, are not included in the cost of the audits and are not part of the reimbursement
to be paid by DME.
Denton Municipal Electric makes no financial commitment to applicants until an application is
accepted and a Letter of Intent (LOI) is issued by DME. The LOI is valid for 90 days for a detailed
audit to be performed. Under extenuating circumstances, applicants may request extensions to their
LOI. Requests for LOI extension must be submitted prior to LOI expiration, in writing,
accompanied by a detailed explanation of the reason for the delay. Extensions shall be granted at
the sole discretion of DME. Program participants forfeit their incentive reservation once the LOI
has expired.
Incentives are given in the form of a check to the program participant. Customers do not have the
option to have rebate sent directly to the contractor. Incentive payment will be issued within four
(4) weeks after DME has reviewed final audit report.
Any application for which funding is not available will be returned to the applicant. DME does not
have a waiting list or queue.
[See Detailed Audit Application on following page.]
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Received
Date
Submitted
Ck Req
Received
By
Amount
Paid
CUSTOMER INFORATION
Company Name Account No
Contact Person Title Telephone No
Email Address
Site Address
Description of Study:
CONSULTANT INFORMATION
Company Name
Contact Person Title Telephone No
Email address
Company Address
Detailed Audit Application
(To be completed by City Customer Representative.)
By signing below, you agree that you are duly authorized by the Customer to make decisions on its behalf and you
represent to the City that you have read, understand and agree to abide by the terms, conditions, and requirements
written in the Engineering Audit section of the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual. You are also granting
release of historical usage information to be sent to the consultant to be used in the energy audit analysis.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Print Name Signature Date
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ERCOT Emergency Response Service
The objective of the Emergency Response Service (“ERS”) is to decrease energy demand on the
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) grid by reducing the electric demand of the
City’s electric system, during times of ERCOT system emergencies, thereby lessening the
likelihood of the need for firm load shedding (a.k.a, “rolling blackouts”).
The Service offers incentives, through ERCOT, to qualified City customers that make themselves
available for deployment in an electric grid emergency. Customers may shed load or start backup
generators to fulfill their obligations. Those interested in participating in this program will be able
to choose between a ten (10) minute (ERS-10) and thirty (30) minute (ERS-30) deployment.
Customers will be able to choose from six time periods:
DME’s Energy Management Operations (EMO), on behalf of ERS Resources, will submit offers
for one or more ERS Time Periods. Time Periods are given within a four-month Contract Period:
October through January, February through May, and June through September. Customers bid for
specific Time Periods and ERCOT awards contacts based on price and location. This Service will
be in effect each fiscal year beginning on October 1, until program cancellation by ERCOT.
The ERS service will not be activated until the total anticipated reduction amount enrolled exceeds
2,000 kW.
To qualify for this service, applicants must receive electric service from the City’s electric utility.
Program guidelines and payments are subject to change by ERCOT without prior notice.
For more information contact:
Office Number (940) 349 – 7137
Mailing Address Energy Program
1659 Spencer Road
Denton, TX 76205
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Program Participant
This program is only for General Service Medium (GSM), General Service Large (GSL) and
General Service Time of Use (TGS) customers who voluntarily enroll in the Service and have an
interval data recorder or smart meter. To be considered for this service, customers must have a
historic peak demand of at least 200 kW. DME retains the sole right to determine eligibility for
ERS.
Customers must successfully complete unannounced testing requirements that consist of an
approximately thirty (30) minute curtailment. Participants must have a system in place that allows
to drop committed load within eight (8) or twenty five (25) minutes.
The ERS program states a customer shall be obligated for a maximum deployment time of eight
(8) cumulative hours during a contract period which can be spread over two events. In addition
there is a one hour test that can be called on an unannounced basis by ERCOT. While the ERS
program states a customer is obligated for up to eight hours of deployment, ERCOT also reserves
the right to maintain ERS response service an additional four hours if necessary. This can result
in an ERS provider ultimately providing up to twelve (12) hours of total response service during a
contract period. Upon completion of a deployment event, customers shall return to a condition that
will allow them to meet their contracted obligations within ten (10) hours.
Determination of an Event
ERCOT will deploy ERS-10 only during Energy Emergency Alerts (EEA) level 2 or 3 and may
deploy ERS-30 only during EEA levels 1, 2 or 3.
EEA Level 1 – Power Watch: < 2,300 MW of on-line reserves
EEA Level 2 – Power Warning: < 1,750 MW of on-line reserves
EEA Level 3 – Power Emergency: On-line reserves continue to decline
Compensation
Participants are paid the Market Clearing Price if their ERS offer is accepted by ERCOT. ERCOT
pays based on the availability and performance of the committed customer. All payments are made
to the EMO by ERCOT seventy (70) days after end of the Contract Period. Compensation shall be
based on actual hours in each Time Period.
The penalties for non-compliance may be a reduction or elimination in capacity payments and
possible suspension from the Service.
ERCOT communicates directly with the City’s EMO as a QSE. To participate in ERS, a customer
must have a contract with City EMO, which will provide all the administration of the Service.
EMO services fee will be twenty-five (25) percent of awarded Market Clearing price.
Award = Clearing Price x MW Committed x Number of Hours
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE 1i
SECTION: STORMWATER i
TOPIC: STORMWATER UTILITY CREDIT PROGRAM 1`
REFERENCE: 1. 1
I.DIRECTIVE i
The City of Lewisville (City) adopted an ordinance on October 6, 2017 declaring stormwater
drainage) to be a public utility in order to provide a stable and equitable funding source for its t.stormwater management program. Benefitted properties (as defined in the ordinance) are charged
monthly based on the amount of impervious area on each property. The Stormwater Utility Fee
for a property may be allocated to several utility billing customers or tenants who use only a
portion of the property.
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The ordinance establishing the Stormwater Utility gives the Director of Public Services, or his i
designee (Administrator), the authority to grant credits to rate payers, who voluntarily use
effective stormwater management techniques, or Best Management Practices (BMPs), to offset
the impacts of stormwater runoff quantity and quality from their property. These credits are i.
applied as a discount to the regular, monthly Stormwater Utility Fee calculated with the current
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The purpose of this Administrative Directive is to establish the conditions that must be achieved
to qualify for these credits and to establish the administrative procedures for applying the credits
to individual properties. This Policy is adopted in accordance with Chapter 16, Article X,
Stormwater Drainage Utility System of the City's Code of Ordinances.
II. DEFINITIONS
Benefitted property means an improved parcel within the service area. I
Best Management Practice or BMP means schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices,
maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent the pollution ofthe MS4 and
waters in the State. Best Management Practices also include treatment requirements, operating
procedures, and practices to control site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or
drainage from raw materials storage areas.
City means the City of Lewisville, Texas. 1'
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Customer means an individual who is recorded as the customer of,or the person using, stormwater
drainage utility or other service(s) for a parcel based on the records of the City.
Discharge means to deposit, conduct, drain, emit, throw, run, allow to seep, or otherwise release
or dispose of, or to cause, allow, permit, or suffer any of these acts or omissions.
Impervious area means a measurement in square feet of impervious surface by which the amount
of stormwater drainage runoff potential for a benefitted property within a Customer class is
estimated.
Impervious surface means a surface that has been compacted or covered with a layer of material
so that it is resistant to penetration by water. An impervious surface includes, but is not limited
to, compacted soil with a surface treatment, gravel, crushed stone surface or soil compacted by
vehicle traffic, asphalt or concrete pavement, a parking lot, a driveway, a sidewalk or private
roadway, a building or artificial structure, or any surface that changes the natural landscape and
increases, concentrates, pollutes, or otherwise alters the flow or amount of stormwater drainage
runoff
Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR0500000) means the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit
TXR050000, any successor permit, or any alternative TPDES permit for storm water discharges
associated with industrial activity (if the activity does not qualify for coverage under General
Permit TXR050000).
Non-single-family residential property means any improved parcel that is not a single-family
residential property, including improved parcels used primarily for retail, commercial, industrial,
institutional, or governmental uses, and apartment complexes. A condominium, attached single-
family or two-family dwelling as defined by Lewisville City Code Section 17-3, manufactured
housing, or mixed-use property that is master metered for water utility service shall be treated as
a non-single-family residential property for the purposes ofcalculating stormwater drainage utility
charges.
Owner means the person(s) or entity(ies) listed as the owner of a parcel in the Denton County
Appraisal District's records,the Dallas County Appraisal District's records, or the City's records.
Person means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership,joint venture,
limited liability company, corporation, business trust, estate, association, and any other legal
entity.
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Runoffmeans drainage or flood discharge that leaves an area as surface flow or as pipeline flow.F
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Stormwater means any flow occurring during or after any form of natural precipitation, including
rainfall runoff, snowmelt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. 1
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP means a plan required by a permit to discharge
storm water associated with industrial activity or construction activity, and which describes and t
ensures the implementation of practices that are to be used to reduce the pollutants in storm water 1
discharges associated with construction or other industrial activity at the facility.
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Stormwater Utility means the stormwater drainage utility system owned or directly controlled by
the City,in whole or in part,including the City's existing stormwater drainage facilities,materials,
and supplies and any stormwater drainage facilities, materials, and supplies hereafter constructed is
or utilized, and dedicated to the service of benefitted property, including future additions to the
system.t
Stormwater Utility Fee means the fee or charge established by the City that is levied against an
Owner or Customer of a benefitted property for stormwater drainage utility services provided by
the stormwater drainage utility system.
III. ELIGIBILITY
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Both single-family residential and non-residential properties are eligible for a Stormwater Utility
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IV. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM
The Administrator will be responsible for the overall administration of this Directive. The t
Administrator will review (or cause to be reviewed) and determine whether or not to approve
applications for the Stormwater Utility Fee Credits and, if approved, certify the total amount of
credit associated with each application. The Administrator will annually certify that credits should
be extended or terminated. If the Administrator denies an application, the applicant may appeal
the denial to the City Manager. A determination by the City Manager is final.t
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The Administrator will be responsible for amending the stormwater account records to reflect
changes in credits. t
The Administrator will receive and review annual self-reports and may conduct independent
inspections of stormwater control features (BMPs), as appropriate, to ensure that these facilities
are being maintained properly and in accordance with adopted maintenance plans. 1
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V. APPLICATION t
In order to be considered for a credit,a property owner or the owner's authorized agent(applicant)
must submit an application for a Stormwater Utility Fee Credit to the City on a form approved by 1
the City(see Attachment 1). No fees are required to submit an application for a Stormwater Utility 1
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Fee Credit. The cost of administering this Stormwater Utility Fee credit program will be borne
solely by the City through its Storm Water Management Program. The costs of preparing the
application for a Stormwater Utility Fee Credit shall be borne by the applicant.
Industrial facilities applying for the Industrial Permit Compliance Credit must also complete the
Supplemental Industrial Permit Information Form (see Attachment 2). All required attachments
indicated in the forms or specified above must be included for the application to be considered
complete.
This program, and all matters related hereto, is subject to modification by City. The program in
effect at the time an application,report,document, or other information submitted to the City shall
control the review and processing, and implementation in connection with such application,
report, document, or other information.
VI. APPLICATION REVIEW
The initial review of Stormwater Utility Fee Credit applications will be completed within 60 days
of the receipt of the application form and all required documentation. The application forms will
be reviewed for completeness and accuracy. If deficiencies are found during the review, a
deficiency letter will be sent to the applicant's contact person. Upon receipt ofrequired additional
information,the review will resume and be completed within 60 days ofreceipt of such additional
information.
For certain credits, an inspection may be required. Where this is required, a City inspector will
contact the applicant to schedule an initial facility inspection to determine current compliance
status. Upon initial qualification, a letter will be sent to the applicant notifying them of approval
of the credit. The fee reduction will be applied to the next regular billing cycle. The credits are
valid for one year, unless the property in question has been determined to be in non-compliance
with this program.
VII. ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION
Technical information may be required from a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the
State of Texas and qualified in Civil Engineering to establish the impervious area that is served
by a BMP, as well as to document compliance with the City's design standards. The City may
require such technical information from an applicant(at the applicant's expense)as a condition to
receiving and reviewing an application or any other information or report from the applicant.
VIII. INSPECTIONS
Upon application for a Stormwater Utility Fee Credit (or in connection with an annual self-report
see Section IX, below)), the applicant shall grant the City a right-of-entry to inspect the site that
is the subject of the application at any time in order to verify the information submitted and to
confirm compliance with applicable program requirements set forth in this Administrative
Directive. If, after its review or inspection, the City finds the application (or annual self-report)
to be inaccurate or the BMP(s) to be out of compliance, a written Notice of Non-compliance will
be issued. All requirements associated with a Notice of Non-Compliance (see Section X) must
be satisfied in order to avoid suspension of the Stormwater Utility Fee Credit.
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IX. RENEWAL APPLICATION
Ifa property receives a Stormwater Utility Fee credit pursuant to this program,the applicant must,
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on an annual basis, submit to the City a renewal application on a form approved by the City (see
Attachment 1),in order to continue to receive the credit. The renewal application must be received
no later than the anniversary date of the initial credit approval, and must be accompanied by an
annual self-report. The renewal application shall not be submitted more than sixty(60) days prior
to the deadline. Ifthe renewal application is not submitted to the City by the deadline,the property
shall be considered to be in non-compliance with the Stormwater Utility Fee credit program
requirements; and, the Stormwater Utility Fee Credit will be suspended. The Stormwater Utility
Fee Credit suspension will remain in effect for a minimum of three (3) months and will not be
reinstated until the renewal application is submitted to the City with documentation, to the City's
satisfaction, that the program is being implemented as intended. The costs of performing
compliance activities and preparing and submitting any renewal application shall be borne by the
applicant.
X. ANNUAL SELF-MONITORING u
The applicant shall submit a self-report, which documents maintenance activities, for each credit
being requested with the annual renewal application. The self-report must document compliance,
to the City's satisfaction, with all program requirements for the preceding 12-month period. An
inspection may also be required depending on the type of credit. If, after its review or inspection,
the City finds the self-report to be inaccurate or the BMP(s) to be out of compliance, a written
Notice of Non-Compliance will be issued. All requirements associated with a Notice of Non-
Compliance (see Section X) must be satisfied in order to avoid suspension of the Stormwater
Utility Fee Credit.
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XI. NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE
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If, after its review or inspection, the City finds the application (or annual self-report) to be
inaccurate or the BMP(s)to be out of compliance,the applicant will be notified in writing(Notice)
and given up to forty-five (45) days to correct the inaccuracy, non-compliance, or to have an
approved plan of action in place. The City will determine the amount of time provided to correct
the deficiency based on the type and severity of the non-compliance. For example, a structural
BMP that requires maintenance or an engineered solution will be given more time than a
documentation error or a good housekeeping BMP, such as parking lot sweeping. t;
Within the deadline established by the City, the applicant must provide to the City written
documentation and evidence (Notice Response) satisfactory to the City that the application (or
annual self-report)has been corrected and/or that the BMP(s) is in compliance with all applicable
program requirements. If the inaccuracy in an application (or annual self-report) has not been
corrected or the BMP(s) is not in compliance as required by the Notice and this Policy (as
determined by the City), or if the applicant fails to provide a Notice Response to the City by the
deadline, the Stormwater Utility Fee Credit will be suspended on the following utility billing
cycle. The credit suspension will remain in effect for six(6)months, after which time the applicant
may reapply for the Stormwater Utility Fee Credit. The reapplication must include evidence
satisfactory to the City that the inaccuracy in an application (or annual self-report) has been
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corrected and/or that the BMP(s) has been in compliance with the program requirements for at
least three (3) months prior to reapplication.
XII. TYPES OF CREDITS
A. Single-Family Residential if
Individual lots or tracts can be eligible for municipal credits up to a maximum total credit per
lot or tract of 25%. Individual credits are available for the following BMP, and the credit
requirements of the BMP are listed below:
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Table 1: Single-Family Residential
Maximum Engineering Annual Self-Credit Option Percent Credit Maintenance Inspection
Allowable Documentation Report
I. Denton County#1 Levee 25ImprovementDistrictCredit
1. Properties within the Denton County#1 Levee Improvement District
A 25% Stormwater Utility Fee Credit shall be given to properties within the o
boundaries ofthe Denton County#1 Levee Improvement District(DCLID) for the
mitigative effects ofthe levee, sump and pump station system that affords the City
of Lewisville additional flood control capacity,as well as water quality and erosion
control capabilities above what would be available without the system. This credit r
is applied automatically and does not require an application or annual renewal.
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B. Non-Single Family Residential
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Individual lots or tracts can be eligible for municipal credits up to a maximum total credit per
lot or tract of 50%. Individual credits are available for the following BMPs, and the credit t.
requirements of each BMP are listed below:
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Table 2: Non-Single Family Residential
Maximum Engineering Annual Self-Credit Option Percent Credit Documentation Maintenance Inspection ReportAllowable
1. Adopt-a-Spot Program Credit 5 X
2. Parking Lot Sweeping Credit 5 X
3. Detention or Retention Pond 20 X X XCredit
4. Zero Discharge Credit 40 X X X X
5. Permanent Structural Controls 40 X X X XCredit
6. Student Education Credit 10 X
7. Industrial Facility Credit 5 X X
8. Denton County#1 Levee 25ImprovementDistrictCredit
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1. Adopt-a-Spot Program Credit
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Businesses that participate in the Keep Lewisville Beautiful (KLB) Adopt-A-Spot
program are eligible to receive a 5% credit. Civic groups that participate in the
KLB Adopt-a-Spot program have the ability to identify a benefactor landowner to
receive a 5%credit. Annual self-reporting is required by the business or benefactor
to ensure that the program is in good standing. The City may also verify that the
program is in good standing with KLB.
2. Parking Lot Sweeping Credit
A 5%credit will be given when the entire parking lot is swept at least monthly, and
all debris is collected and properly disposed. Annual self-reporting is required to
document coverage, sweeping frequency and disposal.
3. Detention or Retention Pond Credit
Up to 20% credit will be given for developments that choose to design their
detention or retention ponds in a manner that conforms to Chapter 6 Land
Development Regulations, Section 6-96 Drainage of the Lewisville Code of
Ordinances, as it exists or may be amended. The amount of the credit is prorated
based on the percentage of the impervious area that is served by the BMP. It is the
responsibility ofthe applicant to determine what percentage of the impervious area
is served by the BMP. Annual self-reporting, including maintenance and
inspection documentation is required.
4. Zero Discharge Credit
Up to 40% credit will be given for impervious areas that drain to permanent
structural controls which are designed to infiltrate, allow evapotranspiration or re-
use stormwater runoff so that it will not be discharged from the property. The
credit amount will be prorated based on the percent of the lot or tract that does not
drain into the City's storm sewer system and the frequency of the storm even that
can be retained on-site. Engineering documentation is required. It is the 1
responsibility of the applicant to determine what percentage of the lot or tract does
not drain to the City's storm sewer system. Annual self-reporting, including
maintenance and inspection documentation is required. The following is the
maximum allowable credit for the full retention of runoff based on the storm even
frequency:
1. 20% for 1-year, 24-hour storm event*
2. 30% for 2-year, 24-hour storm event*
3. 40% for 5-year, 24-hour storm event*
See City of Lewisville Drainage Criteria Manual for point rainfall amounts.
5. Permanent Structural Controls Credit
Up to a 40% credit will be given for impervious areas that are treated with BMPs
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in the categories listed in Table 3. Engineering documentation is required to show
that these BMPs are designed and constructed in accordance with City standards.
Where no standards exist, the North Central Texas Council of Governments
NCTCOG) integrated Storm Water Management (iSWM) Technical Manual for
Site Development Controls, as it exists or may be amended, shall govern. Annual
self-reporting, including maintenance and inspection documentation is required.
Table 3: Permanent Structural Control Credit Tiers
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Level Maximum Credit Permanent Structural Controls
Bioretention Areas
Enhanced Dry Swales
Enhanced Wet Swale
Organic Filter
Tier 1 40% Planter Boxes
Sand Filters/Underground Sand Filters
Infiltration Trench
Wet Ponds
Stormwater Wetlands
Grass Channel
Filter Strip
Tier 2 10% Dry Retention
Inlet Trash Collectors
Gravity( Oil-Grit)Separator
Permanent Structural Controls not included in Table 3 shall be submitted to the
Administrator for review and approval.
6.Student Education Credit
A 10%credit will be given for impervious areas contained within public or private
educational facilities for K-12 grades, where an average of one hour/student of age
appropriate stormwater-related teaching is provided each year. Eligible topics
include flood protection, public safety and environmental stewardship related to
stormwater runoff Annual self-reporting is required, and must specify the p'
curriculums for the various grades, as well as the number of students reached.
7. Industrial Facility Credit
Industrial facilities in the City of Lewisville that are required by TCEQ to obtain
coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000) for stormwater
discharges, or another applicable stormwater general permit (TXG110000, TXG
340000) or individual permit, may be eligible for a 5% credit applied to the
Stormwater Utility Fee, if:
a) The industrial facility is consistently in compliance with all permit
requirements;
b) Permit-required water quality testing results are consistently at or below their
benchmark levels or permit-required effluent limits during each sampling
event. For results that exceed benchmarks or effluent limits, appropriate
actions, documented in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, must be
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taken to reduce pollutant discharge. Continued elevated levels may result in
suspension from the fee credit program;
c) Copies of the water quality test results are submitted to the City; and
d) A copy of the facility's annual compliance evaluation report and copy of the
facility Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan are provided to the City.
Facilities with a No Exposure Certification(NEC)also are eligible for the fee credit
if compliance with all NEC requirements are maintained.
8. Properties within the Denton County#1 Levee Improvement District
A 25% Stormwater Utility Fee Credit shall be given to properties within the
boundaries of the Denton County #1 Levee Improvement District (LID) for the
mitigative effects of the levee, sump and pump station system that affords the City
of Lewisville additional flood control capacity,as well as water quality and erosion
control capabilities above what would be available without the system. This credit
is applied automatically and does not require an application or annual renewal.
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Attachment1
ApplicationforStormwaterUtilityFeeCredit
CheckOne: Initialapplication Renewalapplication
PartI
A. FacilityInformation
1. FacilityName:
2. PhysicalAddressofFacility
StreetNumber: StreetName: ZipCode:
3. MailingAddress - Sameasphysicaladdress? Yes IfNo, provideinformationbelow:
StreetNumber: StreetName:
City: State: ZipCode:
B. ApplicantContactInformation
1. Name: 2. Title:
3. PhoneNo.: ( ) Ext:
4. EmailAddress:
C. CreditsAppliedFor (checkallthatapply)
Adopt-A-Spot – submitinformationregardingproposedcleanupproject, includinglocationofareaadopted.
ParkingLotSweeping – submitmapandscheduleshowingareasandfrequencyofsweepingtobeaccomplished.
DetentionorRetentionPond – submitmaintenanceplan.
ZeroDischarge – submitdrainagestudybylicensedProfessionalEngineer.
PermanentStormwaterControl – submitas-builtplansstampedbylicensedProfessionalEngineerandmaintenanceplan.
StudentEducation – submitinformationregardingcurriculumandstudenthours.
IndustrialFacility – completeSupplementalIndustrialPermitInformationformandincludeallrequiredattachments.
PartII SignatureandApproval
Iherebycertifythattheinformationinthisapplication, includingallattachmentsandsupplementalforms, istruetothebestofmyknowledgeand
acknowledgethatanyattempttopurposelysupplyincorrectinformationmayresultindenialofthecreditapplication. Ifurtherunderstandthe
reviewofthedocumentssubmittedbymemaytakeuptosixty (60) daystocompleteandthatsubmissionswhichdonotcontainthecorrect
informationorthatareotherwiseincompletewillbedelayedanadditionalsixty (60) daysafterthedatethecorrectedormissinginformationis
providedtotheCity.
Signatureofapplicant Title Date
Submitapplicationandallattachmentsto: TobecompletedbyCityofLewisville
CityofLewisville CaseNo. SWAcct. No.
StormWaterDivision
P.O. Box299002 Creditsapproved:
Lewisville, TX75029-9002
Attn: StormwaterUtilityFeeReview Approvedby: Date:
Website: eservices.cityoflewisville.com/stormwater Email: stormwater_col@cityoflewisville.com
Attachment2
SupplementalIndustrialPermitInformationForm
A. FacilityInformation
1. FacilityName:
aslistedonNOIorNEC)
2. TPDESPermit
Number: PrimarySICCode: IndustrialSector:
3. DateIndustrialOperationsBegan: DateNOIorNEC
forcurrentowner/operator) filedwithTCEQ:
B. CompliancewithCurrentTPDESStormwaterPermit
Haveallschedulesofthecurrentpermitrelatingtomonitoring, training, implementationofBestManagementPractices (BMPs) andcompliance
withtheStormwaterPollutionPreventionPlan (SWPPP) beenmetforthepreceding12-monthperiod?
or-
ForFacilitieswithaNoExposureCertification (NEC), haveallthenoexposurerequirementsbeenmetforthepreceding12-monthperiod?
Yes No
IftheanswerisNo, provideasummarydescription (onaseparatepage) ofthecurrentpermitrequirements/schedulethathasnotbeenmet,
causefornon-attainment, complianceschedule, andcurrenteffortstocompletethisactivity.
C. Attachments
Allrequiredattachmentsmustbeincludedfortheapplicationtobeconsideredcomplete (notrequiredforfacilitieswithNoExposure
Certification).
Attachment1 AcopyoftheStormwaterPollutionPreventionPlan: Includerecordsforspills, BestManagementPractice (BMP)
maintenance, training, employeeeducation, periodicinspections, andquarterlyvisualmonitoringfortheprevious12-
monthperiod.
Attachment2 AcopyofthemostrecentAnnualComprehensiveSiteComplianceEvaluationReport.
Attachment3 AnnualHazardousMetalsMonitoring (NumericEffluentLimitations)
Haveyouobtainedawaiverfromhazardousmetalstestingforalloraportionofthemetalsandoutfalls? Waiversmaybe
obtainedonametalbymetalbasis, oronanoutfallbyoutfallbasis.
Awaiverhasbeenobtainedforallmetalsatalloutfalls. Attachacopyofthesignedwaiver
formTCEQ-10425).
Awaiverhasbeenobtainedforonlyaportionofthemetalsand/oroutfalls. Attachacopyofthe
signedwaiver (formTCEQ-10425) andacopyofyourmostrecentresults (useEPAform3320-1).
Awaiverhasnotbeenobtained. Attachacopyofyourmostrecentresults (useEPAform3320-1).
Attachment4 BenchmarkMonitoringReport, ifapplicable
Notallfacilitiesmustconductbenchmarkmonitoring. NoSICcodesinSectorsI, P, R, V, W, X, Z, AB,
AC, orADrequirebenchmarkingsampling.
IsBenchmarkMonitoringrequiredforyourfacility? Yes No
Ifyes, attachacopyofyoumostrecentReportofBenchmarkMonitoringDatasubmittedtoTCEQ
formTCEQ-20091).
Website: eservices.cityoflewisville.com/stormwater Email: stormwater_col@cityoflewisville.com
For more information, contact the Environmental Resources Division at 972.874.6348.
What Is It?
Why Should I Apply?
How Can I Participate?
The Town of Flower Mound’s Green Building Program is a voluntary program open to any residential or
commercial/industrial builder, developer, or owner located within the Town limits.
Each developer who participates in the Green Building Program will be recognized as a participant on the
Town’s website and in other promotional items. The developer will be able to use the Green Building status
in marketing and advertising campaigns.
In order to be considered for the Green Building program, the applicant should fulfill the minimum Green
Building Standards listed on the following page. In addition, the applicant selects at least 30 Best Manage-
ment Practices (BMPs) to incorporate into the construction of the building. The most common BMPs are
listed on the attached Green Building BMPs List. If the applicant chooses to use building practices not listed,
Town staff will consider approval of the BMPs on a case-by-case basis.
Through education, incentives, and cooperative environmental stewardship, the Town of Flower
Mound encourages the voluntary integration of Green Building practices and philosophies into
our community’s homes and buildings, conserving water, energy, and other natural resources.
Green Building Program
http://www.flower-mound.com/greenbuilding
Send completed Green Building Program Applications to:
Town of Flower Mound Building Inspections Division
2121 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028
¨ Large-dimension solid lumber (2x10 or greater) avoided in floors and roofs.
¨ Dimensional lumber from third-party-certified sustainable harvested sources.
¨ Engineered wood “I” joists used for floors.
¨ Trusses or “I” joists used for roofs.
¨ Structural insulated panels used for walls or roofs.
¨ Reinforced cementitious foam-formed walls (ICFs, or insulated concrete when temperature permits).
¨ Engineered lumber products for window or door headers.
¨ Engineered lumber products for beams or joists.
¨ Engineered alternatives to wood framing.
¨ Outdoor structures, decking, and landscaping materials made from pressure-treated engineered lumber or non-CCA (chromated copper arsenate) dimensional lumber.
¨ Outdoor structures, decking, and landscaping materials made from recycled materials.
¨ Outdoor structures, decking, and landscaping materials made from certified sustainably harvested lumber.
¨ Recycled-content gypsum wallboard used.
¨ Non-solvent-based damp-proofing used.
¨ Regionally produced block or brick used.
¨ Aluminum foundation forms used.
¨ Recycled-content concrete or glass cullet for aggregate used.
¨ Recycled-content expansion joint filler used.
¨ Urea formaldehyde-free subfloor and underlayment material used.
¨ Oriented strand board (OSB) made from fast-growth material used.
¨ Recycled-content underlayment used.
¨ No Luan underlayment used.
¨ No Luan doors (tropical hardwood) used.
¨ Exterior doors (including door to garage) insulated to R-5 or greater.
¨ Reconstituted or recycled-content doors (hardboard) with least toxic binders.¨ Solid, domestically-grown interior wood panel doors used.
¨ Recycled-content carpet pad used.
¨ Recycled-content carpet (tacked, not glued) used.
¨ Natural linoleum with low-toxic adhesives or backing used.
¨ Ceramic tile installed with low-toxic mastic and grout used.
¨ Recycled-content ceramic tile used.
¨ Natural material carpet (domestic cotton, wool) tacked, not glued.
¨ Domestic wood flooring made from third-party-certified sustainably harvested sources.
¨ Recycled-content sheathing (minimum 50% pre- or post-consumer) or OSB.
¨ Reconstructed or recycled-content siding (minimum 50% pre- or post-consumer).
¨ Indigenous stone used.
¨ Natural stucco and/or synthetic plaster used.
¨ Cementitious siding used.
¨ Reconstituted or recycled-content fascia, soffit, or trim (minimum 50% pre- or post- consumer).
¨ R-3.5 or better insulated exterior wall sheathing installed.
¨ Windows double-glazed with 1/2” airspace.
¨ Finger-jointed wood windows installed.
¨ Low-E windows NFRC rated at u=0.37 or lower used.
¨ Exterior environmental/insulated window coverings used.
¨ No metal-frame windows in house, including basements.
¨ Any exposed particleboard painted with water-based sealer inside cabinets / underside of countertops.
¨ Finger-jointed trim installed.
¨ On-site application of cabinet finishes done with least toxic finishes.
¨ Domestic hardwood trim used.
¨ Cabinets made with formaldehyde-free particleboard, MDF (medium density fiber board), or recycled agricultural product.
¨ Recycled-content roof material used.
¨ Minimum 30-year roofing material including concrete, slate, clay, composition, metal, or fiberglass.
¨ Paints and finishes with minimal VOC content. Standard is less than 250 grams/liter of VOCs.
¨ Paints or finishes with recycled content used.
¨ Only low-toxicity, low-solvent adhesives used throughout.
¨ Water-based urethane finishes on wood floors.
¨ Water-based lacquer finishes on woodwork.¨ Recycled-content (minimum 25%) insulation.
¨ Blown wall insulation, such as cellulose or fiberglass.
¨ Cellulose insulation with UL-rated fire retardant.
¨ HCFC-free rigid foam insulation used.
¨ Formaldehyde-free insulation used.
Materials:
(from at least 3
categories)
Minimum Green Building Standards
Residential Homes
Multifamily,
Commercial and
Industrial
Energy
Efficiency
Water
Conservation
Waste
Minimization
Pervious
Pavement
1. The minimum standard for energy efficiency
of single-family residential structures shall
demonstrate energy performance greater than
25% above minimum performance standards as
required under the 2000 International Residen-
tial Code, Chapter 11, or the 2000 International
Energy Conservation Code, whichever is applica-
ble and the most current version as adopted with
amendments by Town ordinance. Energy perfor-
mance can be demonstrated using the Department
of Energy’s free REScheck software package
(www.energycodes.gov/rescheck/); or
2. Applicants may meet compliance by participat-
ing in another energy-building performance pro-
gram, as long as that program meets the standards
above and/or is specifically approved by the Town
of Flower Mound.
1. The minimum standard for energy efficiency
of Multifamily, Commercial, & Industrial struc-
tures shall demonstrate energy performance
greater than 25% above minimum performance
standards as required under the 2000 Inter-
national Energy Conservation Code (or most
current version as adopted with amendments
by Town ordinance). Energy performance
can be demonstrated using the Department of
Energy’s free COMcheck-EZ software pack-
ages (www.energycodes.gov/comcheck/).
Other commercial building performance or
modeling programs may be used, if approved
by Town staff; or
2. The demonstrated achievement and con-
tinuous compliance at the Certified Level of
the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership
in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
Green Building Rating System 2.0 (or most
current version available).
1. If an irrigation system is installed, it must be a
zoned irrigation system.
2. Greater than 50% of the landscaping must
consist of native, drought-tolerant plant, grass,
and tree species.
3. Information must be provided to homebuyers
describing the benefits of and proper maintenance
requirements for a xeriscaped landscape.
1. If an irrigation system is installed, it must be
a zoned irrigation system.
2. Greater than 70% of the landscaping must
consist of native, drought-tolerant plant, grass,
and tree species.
3. Information must be provided to building
tenants describing the benefits of and proper
maintenance requirements for a xeriscaped
landscape.
1. Construction waste reduction, reuse, and recy-
cling agreement shall be signed and submitted to the
Town’s Building Inspections Division.
2. Provide a built-in recycling center option with
two or more bins (minimum 5 gallons each) for
homebuyers.
3. Provide a composting system option installed
in yard for homebuyer (manufactured or made on
site).
1. Construction waste reduction, reuse, and
recycling agreement shall be signed and sub-
mitted to the Town’s Construction Inspections
Division.
1. 10% of the total number of parking lots
must be constructed from Town-approved
pervious pavement systems.
Not Applicable
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All forms and application materials, along with additional information and resources can be found at
http://www.flower-mound.com/greenbuilding
Land Use:¨ Save and reuse all site topsoil.
¨ Building orientation encourages solar heating and reduces overheating potential of west-facing glass.
¨ For building reuse projects, maintain at least 75% of existing building structure and shell.
¨ Develop on a site classified as a Brownfield redevelopment area.
¨ Provide suitable means for securing bicycles.
¨ Provide shade (within 5 years) on at least 30% of roof and exterior wall surfaces.
¨ Provide shade (within 5 years) on at least 30% of non-roof impervious surface on the site.
Energy Use:
¨ Provide preferential parking for carpools or van pools.
¨ Provide an option for photovoltaic applications either on roof or separate location.
¨ Building designed for passive solar heating.
¨ Energy heels of 6” or more on trusses.
¨ Blower door test verifies 0.35 ACH or less.
¨ House/building is wrapped with an exterior air infiltration barrier to manufacturer’s specifications.
¨ Sill plate sealed with foam sill gasket.¨ Dishwasher has energy-saving cycle or qualifies for Energy Star.
¨ Refrigerator qualifies for Energy Star or has annual estimated electric cost less than $66.
¨ If appliances are not included, provide a list of energy-efficient appliances.
¨ Solar electric system provides 20% or more of building’s electricity.
¨ At least 70% of all office equipment is Energy Star-rated.
¨ Provide Energy Star appliances.
¨ Provide an option of Energy Star appliances.
¨ Extended-life incandescent bulbs greater than 2000 hrs. installed.
¨ Use low watt, energy-saving lighting systems for all outdoor lighting.
¨ Solar-powered walkway or outdoor area lighting installed.
¨ Install non-electric resistance water heaters (back-up is allowed).
¨ Install tankless on-demand water heaters, heat pump, or solar water heaters.
¨ Design or promote appliances that limit phantom losses.
¨ Install radiant barrier.
¨ Use “cool roof” applications.
¨ “Deed Restrictions” to encourage energy efficiency/green building.
Water Conservation:
¨ Permeable materials comprise 40% of areas for all walkways, patios, and driveways.
¨ Installed landscape is xeriscape for at least 80% of non-paved area.
¨ Rainwater harvested and directed toward landscaping needs where practical.
¨ Landscape with drought-resistant plants and/or grasses.
¨ Provide a list of native drought-resistant plants to homebuyers.
¨ Bathroom faucets fitted with aerator restricting flow to at least 1.8 gpm.
¨ Kitchen faucet fitted with aerator restricting flow to 2.0 gpm.
¨ Energy Star-qualifying clothes washer installed.
¨ Passive or on-demand hot water delivery system installed at farthest location from water heater.
¨ Recycled-content mulch or compost used or maintained.
¨ Installed bedding areas are mulched.
Select 30 Best Management Practices
(your list must include items from at least 3 of the 5 following categories)
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Indoor Air Quality:
¨ One carbon monoxide (CO) detector, hardwired, installed per 1,000 sq. ft. of living/ working space (minimum of one per floor), in all buildings with an attached garage or any combustion appliance.
¨ Set-back thermostat installed.
¨ Whole house/building fan installed.
¨ Return-air ducts in every bedroom/office space.
¨ Two or more thermostats controlling separate heating and/or cooling zones from a single heating and/or cooling system.
¨ Building meets American Lung Association Health House Standards.
¨ Provide a duct-mounted electronic/electrostatic air cleaner.
¨ Installed vacuum system exhausts to the outside.