Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

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The 15 strategies and 55 actions introduced in this Plan lay the foundation for Fort Lauderdale to equitably decarbonize the community and economy, aiming to reach near net zero by 2050. Community GHG emissions are projected to be reduced by 70% in 2040 and 97% in 2050, while municipal GHG emissions are projected to be reduced by 69% (from the 2019 baseline) in 2040 and by 96% in 2050 ( Figure 27 ). The actions in this Plan focus on improving energy efficiency and increasing access to and the usage of renewable energy; reducing VMTs and transitioning to EVs; conserving water and reducing waste; and expanding urban greenery. High-priority actions with the greatest potential for GHG emissions reductions should be pursued first. Overall, these actions will contribute to diversification of the regional economy and enhance economic resilience by promoting growth in green industries and generating demand for living-wage jobs that are more resistant to the economic disruptions caused by weather events and global pandemics. With this Net Zero Plan,

FIGURE 27. PROJECTED GHG EMISSIONS CHANGES FROM 2019 BASELINE GHG EMISSIONS

Fort Lauderdale takes its place in the global effort to reduce GHG emissions and to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Fort Lauderdale is already a nationally recognized leader in climate resilience, investing more than $200 million to date in stormwater, seawall, and other improvements; embedding consideration of climate change into its planning and operations; and collaborating regionally as part to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. Future City resilience efforts include expanding the Stormwater Master Plan to address a total of 25 neighborhoods; developing a Roadway Elevation Master Plan; and encouraging resilience improvements on private property. Throughout this Plan, the City seeks to concurrently address the root cause of climate

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