Implement an additional permitting fee for all new construction and renovations that include gas appliances, heating equipment and water heaters. Use these fees to fund a tiered residential incentive program to adopt carbon-free appliance alternatives.

Description

The Town is adopting the regional code amendment package as part of the Metropolitan Regional Building Policy Cohort, which goes beyond incentivizing energy appliances instead of gas appliances.

status last confirmed: February 2026

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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Potential
Moderately reduces
Cost

Information updated 02/11/2026

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