Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

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35 Support green workforce development. Priority Level: 1 Timeframe: Ongoing

ACTION GHG Impact: Medium Funding: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, City of Fort Lauderdale Housing and Community Development, Community Foundation of Broward Grants, DOE fellowship opportunities, and Urban Sustainability Directors Network fellowship opportunities. City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Sustainability Division, City of Fort Lauderdale Education & Workforce Development Office, City of Fort Lauderdale Organizational Development & Training Division Initial Cost: Low Life-Cycle Cost: Low ROI: Medium LOE: Medium Social Impact: Medium Strategic Priority Alignment: Business growth and support Co-Benefits: Job creation and workforce development, improved climate resilience, reduced inequality Performance Metrics: Green jobs created, number of green buildings training hosted for City staff, number of training participants, number of employees earning recognized green certifications (e.g., LEED) Implementation:  Provide training for City employees on emerging initiatives and technologies related to resilient and sustainable buildings, including solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage, EV charging infrastructure, energy efficiency measures, electrification, and climate adaptation policies.  Continue to provide summer internships that align with the City’s sustainability and resilience goals and seek funding opportunities to host fellows who can contribute to advancing key initiatives while gaining valuable professional experience for future jobs in the field.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN