Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

52  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

Specific actions for achieving renewable energy aimed at meeting these projections are described below.

ACTION 7 Promote renewable energy improvements through financial incentives and increased awareness. Priority Level: 1 Timeframe: Ongoing GHG Impact: Medium Funding: Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), PACE program, Solar for All grants, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works Department, City of Fort Lauderdale Sustainability Division, City of Fort Lauderdale Utilities Division, City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services division, FPL, Broward County Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division, community organizations like WAP and LIHEAP Initial Cost: Low Life-Cycle Cost: Low Additional Community Cost: Medium ROI: Low LOE: Medium Social Impact: High Strategic Priority Alignment: Housing, business growth and support Co-Benefits: Improved climate resilience, reduced inequality, cost savings Performance Metrics: Installed kilowatt capacity, number of solar permits issued, percent of renewable energy (kWh) Implementation:  Encourage, incentivize, and communicate opportunities for utility solar energy programs.  Support and increase awareness of the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit.

 Promote participation in the Florida Solar for All Program  Continue to support the PACE program and the SUN Co-op.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN