City and Utility Companies Offering Incentives for Builders

Builders and developers in Columbus, OH, are eligible to receive more incentives for building energy efficient homes, apartments and condos. A Columbus ordinance passed by City Council provides 25 percent reimbursement to companies. The grants will be in addition to incentives offered by American Electric Power of Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio Energy Star. The money will be provided through the Columbus Green Fund. The Columbus Green Fund was established in response to the Get Green Columbus initiative started by Mayor Michael Coleman in 2005. Both plans are meant to encourage new green development by offering incentives and enacting policies to promote energy efficiency.