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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework Policy White Paper – Exhibit II – Green Zoning Incentives Adopted by Other Localities 76 for Homes provider or a qualified, third party green home certifier. On O ctober 9, 2007, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners updated its Development Review Procedures Manual, allowing for expediting plan reviews for projects with a completed scorecard from either the U.S. Green Building Council or the Florida Green Building Coalition. The policy is effective January 1, 2008. 1.14. Honolulu, HI – Tax Break A 2004 ordinance provides an exemption from real property taxes on the building improvements for a period of one year on all new commercial, resort, hotel and industrial construction that achieves LEED Certification. 1.15. Mecklenberg County, NC - Rebates On December 18, 2007 the Mecklenberg County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the County Fee Ordinance to include the Green Building Rebate Program, offering per mit fee rebates to projects with proof of LEED certification. Rebates increase proportionate to the level of certification achieved: 10% reductions for LEED Certified, 15% for LEED Silver, 20% for LEED Gold and 25% for LEED Platinum. Projects with proof of Green Globes certification are also eligible. 1.16. Pasadena, CA – Grant and Free Technical Assistance Developers who exceed the minimum certification will qualify for a rebate from Pasadena Water and Power. The Pasadena Water and Power High-Performance Building Program matches one month’s electricity savings for each percent efficiency better than code that the building performs (capped at $100,000). Additionally, developers who include affordable housing will earn a construction tax rebate of $1000 per unit. Pasadena Water and Power’s LEED Certification Program offers $15,000 grants for applicants who achieve LEED Certified ($20,000 for Silver, $25,000 for Gold and $30,000 for Platinum). $1000 per unit. Pasadena Water and Power’s Pasadena LEED Certification Pr ogram offers $15,000 grants for applicants who achieve LEED Certified ($20,000 for Silver, $25,000 for Gold and $30,000 for Platinum). 1.17. Oakland, CA – Free Consultation/Promotional Services Oakland’s 2005 Ordinance also promotes the use of green building st rategies in private sector development by offering free technical assistance, green building guidelines and public promotion for qualified projects. 1.18. Portsmouth, NH – Density Bonus Through an update in its zoning ordinance on April 4, 2007, the City Counci l of Portsmouth adopted a density bonus for private projects that use LEED. In Central Business District A, projects benefit from a