Adopt Specialized Stretch Code

Summary: Adopt energy efficiency and net-zero as guiding principles for new buildings and retrofitting existing buildings.

As a business, adopt best practices to minimize energy use. If renovating or retrofitting existing buildings, seek building contractors committed to Energy Smart building technologies. If considering new construction, adopt net zero as a building requirement.
As a builder, be informed about energy efficient building options, emerging building technologies
As a builder offer energy efficient building options to new customers
- https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ZeroEnergyBldgMA2019.pdf
Find vendors that support required materials and technologies
- https://builtenvironmentplus.org/hptoolkit/
As a builder take advantage of Federal tax incentives
- Federal tax rebate for energy star rated home
- Zero Energy Ready Homes
As a builder take advantage of rebates offered by Boxborough's Municipal Electricity Provider
- Rebates from Boxborough Municipal Electricity Provider