Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

48  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

ACTION 5 Increase awareness of energy efficiency in new and existing commercial buildings. Priority Level: 2 Timeframe: Short-term GHG Impact: Medium Funding: Federal and state grants, DOE State Energy Program, ENERGY STAR grants, Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation Initiative, utility rebates City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services, City of Fort Lauderdale Urban Design and Planning, local businesses, utility companies Initial Cost: Low Life-Cycle Cost: Low Additional Community Cost: Medium ROI: Low LOE: Medium Social Impact: Medium Strategic Priority Alignment: Housing, business growth and support Co-Benefits: Improved climate resilience Performance Metrics: kWh electricity consumption reduced Implementation:  Review existing energy disclosure programs across the country to understand best practices and program infrastructure.  Implement a voluntary energy efficiency disclosure program that encourages new and existing commercial buildings to annually report their energy performance and conduct energy audits.  Develop working groups and resources to help developers and owners set impactful and achievable targets.  Provide resources for developers and building owners to track and record progress toward targets.  Determine cadence of reporting, suggested disclosure levels, reporting platform, performance improvement plans, and recognition of high-level performers.  Raise awareness of disclosure programs and integrate data into better understanding community GHG emissions.  Coordinate with Broward County and other regional governments on energy disclosure programs.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN