Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

ROADMAP TO NET ZERO  45

ACTION 2 Incentivize net zero strategies in new development. Priority Level: 1 Timeframe: Short-term GHG Impact: High Funding: Developer contributions, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Infrastructure grants, Florida Green Building Coalition grants, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services, City of Fort Lauderdale Urban Design and Planning, City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division, developers Initial Cost: Low Life-Cycle Cost: Medium Additional Community Cost: High ROI: Low LOE: Medium Social Impact: Medium Strategic Priority Alignment: Housing, business growth and support, infrastructure, and resilience Co-Benefits: Improved public health and safety, improved air quality, improved climate resilience Performance Metrics: kWh per square foot of building space, number of solar photovoltaic permits granted, total number of EV chargers in multifamily development, energy burden per the U.S. Department of Energy  Collaborate with green building advocacy groups to explore net-zero building standards and certifications. Assess the projected financial implications of constructing buildings to meet net-zero standards.  Modify and leverage building and zoning codes to promote and incentivize new developments that achieve net-zero emissions and reduce the energy cost burden to owners or tenants.  Offer incentives such as density bonuses, expedited permitting, or reduced fees for projects that meet specific green infrastructure criteria (e.g., all-electric buildings, on-site renewables, on-site water reuse, permeable pavers, rain gardens, increased bicycle parking, EV charging, green space). Incentivize energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy in affordable housing units. (DOE) LEAD Tool Implementation:

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