Zach Baumer
Climate Program Manager, City of Austin
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In September 2021, the City of Austin adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan which seeks to drive Net Zero goals and significantly reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The Climate Equity Plan outlines Net Zero goals in five (5) focus areas: Sustainable Buildings, Transportation and Land Use, Transportation Electrification, Food and Product Consumption, and Natural Systems. Using this plan as a roadmap, the City of Austin and Austin Energy sought guidance from ULI’s network of local and national experts via the Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to identify high quality solutions for the built environment that can advance the goals of the Climate Equity Plan. Specifically, what can the City of Austin do to incentivize developers to implement Net Zero initiatives to reduce energy demand and incorporate on-site renewable energy in retrofits of existing commercial and multifamily properties? Recommendations include incentive packages, engagement and education, culture/habit adjustments and a simplified/streamlined implementation processes. Join us for our November breakfast to learn more about ULI’s findings from the Net Zero TAP and hear City of Austin and Austin Energy responses to the report’s recommendations.
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