Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

112  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

Specific actions for increasing municipal renewable energy use to meet these projections are described below.

ACTION 52 Install renewable energy systems and backup batteries at new and existing City facilities to create resilient net zero buildings. Priority Level: 1 Timeframe: Ongoing GHG Impact: High Funding: State Energy Program (SEP), Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, federal and state grants City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works, City of Fort Lauderdale Sustainability Division, FPL Initial Cost: High Life-Cycle Cost: Medium ROI: High LOE: Medium Social Impact: Low Strategic Priority Alignment: Infrastructure and resilience Co - Benefits: Improved climate resilience, cost savings Performance Metrics: Municipal percent renewable energy installed capacity (kW) Implementation:  Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the technical and economic viability of renewable energy sources for each municipal building.  Initiate pilot projects to test the effectiveness of renewable energy technologies in select municipal buildings. Use the results to inform broader implementation strategies.  Engage with stakeholders, including City officials, employees, and the community to gather input and build support for renewable energy initiatives.  Provide training for municipal staff on the operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN