Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

56  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

ACTION 11 Encourage use of tankless/solar water heater program to support low income housing and reduce the cost of electricity/gas to heat water. Priority Level: 2 Timeframe: Medium term GHG Impact: Medium Funding: Federal tax credits, WAP, LIHEAP City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works Department, community organizations like the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale Initial Cost: Medium Life-Cycle Cost: Medium Additional Community Cost: Low ROI: Low LOE: Medium Social Impact: High Strategic Priority Alignment: Infrastructure and resilience Co-Benefits: Improved climate resilience, reduced inequality Performance Metrics: Average cost of energy per capita Implementation:  Review existing programs to understand offerings.  Assess feasibility of programs with Fort Lauderdale community needs and environment.

 Determine scope of implementation and requirements for participation.  Raise awareness of program availability and implement program.

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