Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

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▪ By 2040, a 72% reduction from the 2019 community residential sector baseline requires expanding access to renewable energy and enhancing energy storage options to ensure the availability of clean energy for residential use. ▪ By 2050, a 100% reduction from the 2019 community residential sector baseline depends on transitioning all residential energy systems to renewable sources, supported by policies that encourage electrification of heating and cooling systems, streamlined permitting processes for renewables, and investments in grid infrastructure to integrate and distribute clean energy effectively. To further accelerate this shift, the City must encourage, incentivize, and communicate opportunities such as utility rebates, utility solar energy programs, state rebate initiatives, and the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit. Additionally, continued support for the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and the SUN Co-op, as well as advocating for energy efficiency retrofits for low-income households, provides broad and equitable access to these benefits. INDUSTRIAL SECTOR To reduce emissions per unit of energy in the industrial sector through renewable energy, the community must implement strategies to transition operations to cleaner energy sources. ▪ By 2030, a 25% reduction in community industrial sector emissions compared to the 2019 baseline involves promoting on-site renewable energy generation, such as rooftop solar, wind turbines, and biomass systems tailored to industrial needs. Incentives for industrial entities to adopt renewable energy purchase agreements and participate in green energy programs are also essential. ▪ By 2040, a 66% reduction from the 2019 community industrial sector baseline requires significant utilization of renewable energy and the integration of advanced energy storage solutions to provide consistent power. ▪ By 2050, a 99% reduction from the 2019 community industrial sector baseline depends on substantial decarbonization of industrial energy systems, facilitated by innovations like renewable hydrogen, deep electrification of industrial processes, and advanced renewable technologies, supported by robust policy frameworks and public-private partnerships (P3s).

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN