City's net-zero goal demands rethink of infill height restrictions: homebuilder

Edmonton must reconsider height and zoning regulations for infill housing if it wants to meet its green energy targets, homebuilder Sydney Bond warned council Monday.
Homes that produce as much energy as they use will need extra height allowances for solar panels, she said. Builders will also need flexibility to reorient the home, adjusting where it sits on the lot to catch the sun. If not, homeowners may be forced to cut down mature trees.
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