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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />Policy White Paper – Exhibit IV – TCAAP Redevelopment Code <br /> 84 <br />Subdivision Review Process <br /> Incentivize or solicit an energy review for subdivision plans, specifically for solar energy <br />potential and landscaping energy benefits.53 This would allow optimization of rooftop <br />orientation and shading to be one consideration for street alignment and grading during the <br />subdivision process. Precedents exist for encouraging appropriate solar orientation for new <br />development. 54 <br />In addition to the specific suggestions above, the Project Team suggests consideration of: <br /> A section that addresses the desired aesthetic use of renewable materials, for consistency and <br />uniformity across developments (e.g. preferred locations for solar PV are rooftops, parking <br />lots, solar shades, kiosks, bus stations, etc.) <br /> A specified process for review of new energy technologies and materials that allows the code <br />to be updated as new technologies and building materials reach the market. <br />Building materials were not available to review at this time. We suggest inclusion of innovative building <br />materials such as building integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) to be used as PV shingles or brick façades. <br /> <br />53 See for example http://www.corridordevelopment.org/pdfs/Green_space/HUD_11Energy.pdf from the Metropolitan Design Center at <br />the University of Minnesota. <br />54 For precedents and guidelines for solar energy site planning, see, American Planning Association, “Planning and Zoning for Solar <br />Energy,” at https://www.planning.org/research/solar/faq.htm.