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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM |
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| | | | | | | | | TO: | Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission | | | FROM: | Commissioner Laura Dominguez | | | DATE: | February 21, 2024 | | | |
| | SUBJECT: | REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A BUILDING ENERGY BENCHMARKING ORDINANCE FOR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. |
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Please place on the February 21, 2024 agenda a referral to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee to consider adopting a Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance for greenhouse gas emissions.
At its January 25, 2024 meeting, the City’s advisory Sustainability Committee adopted a unanimous motion, urging the City to adopt an ordinance that would mandate the benchmarking of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for existing buildings above a certain size threshold within the City. This benchmarking process would involve collecting and analyzing data on energy usage and emissions, providing valuable insights into the performance of buildings and identifying opportunities for improvement. The collected data would provide the groundwork for the implementation of enforcement mechanisms in the future, such as mandatory energy efficiency upgrades or emissions reduction targets.
Buildings are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, making them a crucial focal point for sustainability initiatives. By adopting a Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance, the City has an opportunity to demonstrate leadership in sustainability and take meaningful steps towards reducing our carbon footprint.
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| | | | | | | | | Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? | | Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds? | | | No | | No | |
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Commissioner Laura Dominguez |
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