S. 3228 · 110th Congress

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2008-07-08
Latest action
2008-07-08 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) an 10% energy tax credit for the installation of a qualified green roof; and (2) a residential energy efficient tax credit for 30% of qualified green roof property expenditures up to $2,000. Defines a "qualified green roof" as any green roof which is at least 40% vegetated. Defines "green roof" as any roof which consists of vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane and its associated components.