Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

30  GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY

Fort Lauderdale Emissions Forecasting Emissions trend projections for Fort Lauderdale are based on a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, where baseline energy usage rates and emissions remain constant from 2019 to 2050. However, total energy usage continues to increase due to projected growth in the Citywide population, workforce, vehicle usage, and projected airport activity. When combined, this scenario leads to substantial increases in GHG emissions over time. A second scenario, the legislative-adjusted (LA) scenario, provides emission calculations that adjust the BAU scenario by incorporating existing pledges and commitments for grid decarbonization and increased operational efficiency measures formally made by the state and federal governments and other regional organizations. The reductions seen in the LA scenario are primarily driven by the Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) Real Zero Plan, which commits to eliminating fossil fuels from its portfolio by 2045. The LA scenario also accounts for National Highway Fuel Efficiency Standards and updates to the State of Florida Building Code on energy conservation.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN