New York City Approves Net Zero Energy and Water Building

A new building is going to showcase energy and water efficiency.  The building will serve as a community center and stage for events and performances.  The building will feature:

• Geothermal heating
• Water reclamation system
• NYC’s first outdoor Green Theater with a solar panel-powered stage
• A green roof and vegetative green screen that will reduce heating and cooling in the building and filter carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants out of the air
• Recycled and renewable materials used in the building structure and interior furnishings