Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each year

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Chicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperatures by about 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It also provides annual energy cost reductions of nearly $5,000. Green roofs absorb sunlight, which helps lower building energy bills effectively. These structures offer climate adaptation and cost savings for cities.