Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

ROADMAP TO NET ZERO  93

▪ By 2050, a 100% reduction from the 2019 municipal water and wastewater treatment baseline depends on fully transitioning to renewable energy, optimizing resource recovery, and using carbon capture technologies. Ongoing monitoring and adaptive management ensure sustained progress.

Specific actions for reducing emissions from water and wastewater treatment to meet these projections are described below.

ACTION 36 Prioritize energy efficiency and the integration of renewable energy at water and wastewater facilities. Priority Level: 2 Timeframe: Long term GHG Impact: High Funding: Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal grants program, water and waste disposal loan and grant program, DOE funding for water resource recovery facilities, DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) funding opportunities City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works Utilities Division, City of Fort Lauderdale Sustainability Division, private sector partners Initial Cost: High Life-Cycle Cost: High ROI: High LOE: High Social Impact: Low Strategic Priority Alignment: Infrastructure and resilience Co-Benefits: Improved water quality, job creation and workforce development, improved climate resilience, increased cost savings Performance Metrics: Water and wastewater facility energy consumption (kWh), electrification percent, renewable energy percent Implementation:  Evaluate feasibility of battery storage and solar power for pump stations.  Continue to invest in innovative technology to reduce energy intensity of water and wastewater treatment processes.  Identify highest areas of energy use and opportunities for renewable energy installations.  Work with water and wastewater treatment staff to optimize processes.  Benchmark innovative programs and identify opportunities at each facility based on unique needs and challenges.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN