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More Information on Sustainability
Baltimore City Green Building Standards
Baltimore City Green Building Standards
For complete information about the Baltimore City Green Building Standards, Please go to the Baltimore Housing website: http://www.baltimorehousing.org/ps_permits_bcgbs.asp
For a powerpoint presentation about the Baltimore City Green Building Standards as presented on June 2, 2010 with the Baltimore Developers Workgroup, please click below.
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Baltimore City Green Building Standards FAQs
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Community Energy Savers Grant
Community Energy Savers Grant FAQs
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Community Energy Savers Grant Request for Applications
The Community Energy Savers Grant is designed to provide community groups with technical assistance and financial resources needed to reduce energy use, either by their organization or their target audience. Review the Request for Applications for grant details.
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Grant FAQs
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Grant Workshop Presentation
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Type 1 Grant Application (energy audits)
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Type 2 Grant Application (upgrades/retrofits for facilities and/or equipment)
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Type 3 Grant Application (energy savings education and outreach)
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Educational Presentations
Energy Division Initiatives - Presented to the CoS on 7-27-10
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EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rules
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Litter Survey for Random Selection of Baltimore
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Tree Baltimore
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Urban Water Pollution BMPs
Urban Best Management Practices to address non-point source water pollution networks
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Plastic Bag Reduction Program
City Council Bill# 08-0205 - Plastic Bag Reduction
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Plastic Bag Reduction Program Specifics
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Registration for the Plastic Bag Reduction Program
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Program Information
Baltimore City Food Policy Task Force
Baltimore City Food Policy Task Force Report and Recommendations
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Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge Pilot Results Report
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Baltimore releases it's first Annual Sustainability Report
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City of Baltimore Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
The first official Baltimore City Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory reports Baltimore City's 2007 baseline emissions.
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Critical Area Program Projects
Sample projects funded by the Critical Area Offset fees
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Environmental Development Resources for Baltimore City
Recycling in Baltimore City
Sustainability Guides
Bicycle Commuter Resource Guide
A guide for bicycle commuters and their employers in the Baltimore Region from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.
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Energy Saving Tips and Resources
The top ten tips and resources for saving energy from the Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge.
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Greening Neighborhoods Guide
A guide for creating and caring for community open space from the Parks & People Foundation.
Guide to Composting in Baltimore
Guide to Composting in Baltimore City from the Community Greening Network
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Guide to Preserving Community Managed Open Spaces
This document has been prepared to create guidelines for the screening and transfer of
community-managed open spaces from City ownership to land trusts. This guide creates a clear and open process for evaluating sites, and a clear structure for disposition.
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Guide to Turn Vacant Lots into Gardens
How to Turn a Vacant Lot into a Garden or Pocket Park Guide from the Citizens Housing and Planning Association
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