Boston struggles to find takers for green roof grants - CommonWealth Beacon

Boston struggles to find takers for green roof grants - CommonWealth Beacon

AFTER OPENING A water bill last year, Ruth Solomon saw an advertisement for a novel program that sought to encourage Boston residents to build green roofs.  The 51-year-old mom from Jamaica Plain had been intrigued by the benefits of such roofs, which act like sponges, using a range of plants to absorb stormwater and help reduce electricity costs by improving insulation.  “We thought it would be a good thing to do,” she said.  Last fall, Solomon…