Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  11

NUMBER

ACTION

PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME

STRATEGY: ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Action 42

Develop a comprehensive fleet electrification and EV infrastructure policy and program.

1

Short term

Develop policies to address at-home charging for take-home EVs, working with police, fire, and unions.

Action 43

1

Short term

Action 44

Increase employee education about EVs.

1

Short term

Monitor market availability of EVs across vehicle classes used by the City and identify opportunities to introduce EVs to more vehicle classes.

Action 45

1

Short term

Action 46

Electrify City off-road equipment (mowers, backhoes, etc.).

1

Medium term

Install L2 and direct-current fast charging electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) throughout the City for municipal fleet use in City parking lots.

Action 47

2

Medium term

MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

STRATEGY: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WATER CONSERVATION

Action 48

Update energy reduction targets for existing municipal facilities.

1

Medium term

Action 49

Complete conversion of streetlights to LEDs, in partnership with FPL and FDOT.

1

Short term

Require all new buildings to be built to zero net energy standards starting in 2030. Retrofit existing municipal buildings to be all-electric and net zero energy by 2040. Continue participation in the Better Building Challenge and pledge to the Better Climate Challenge.

Action 50

1

Ongoing

Action 51

2

Short term

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN