New York State thanks the SSBx « It’s Getting Hot In Here

As a New Yorker, I want to extend a huge thank you to the Sustainable South Bronx for their legislative victory! With SSBx lobbying, Albany passed a $4.50/sq foot green roof tax abatement policy!

That translates into 25% of the cost of the green roof. Why does this matter? Jobs, food, efficiency –> an ecologically responsible, socially just and personally healthy society.

This highlights the for-profit company that has spun off from the SSBx and its green jobs training program, B.E.S.T. The company, Smart Roofs, LLC, is poised to establish itself as a leading provider of green roof installation with the new regulations in place. We’re used to dirty energy companies re-writing the laws to improve business. Lets not forget, we should be doing that too!

About Morgan

Morgan was recently a senior at Williams College. There, he was a Chinese major, student body co-president and one of the leaders of Thursday Night Group, the campus climate action group. This summer, he is developing a green jobs and energy efficiency initiative in North Adams, Massachusetts and directing New Hampshire SPROG. Morgan has helped to found Massachusetts Power Shift and is a member of the Sierra Student Coalition's Conservation Committee.