BE-1.3aDevelop municipal energy implementation plan and municipal zero carbon emissions buildings and operations policies.

In order to lead by example in the building decarbonization effort, the City has adopted a goal to achieve zero emissions municipal buildings and operations by 2035. After the release of the  Municipal Energy Strategy in 2021, we developed a  Municipal Energy Implementation Plan (2022) and supporting policies such as:

• Prioritizing proven energy efficiency strategies
• Eliminating the use of non-emergency Fossil Fuel Systems
• Requiring Electric Vehicle charging, and
• Requiring the generation, or procurement of, renewable or zero-carbon energy to power municipal building operations.

Council Policy 900-03, the  Zero Emissions Municipal Buildings and Operations Policy (ZEMBOP), was adopted by the City Council in October 2022.

These actions will ensure all new construction projects and major retrofits of City owned and operated facilities achieve zero emissions - meaning the buildings are very energy efficient, all-electric, and powered by 100% renewable energy - either from onsite generation like solar panels or purchase of 100% renewable electricity from SDCP. As municipal industrial facilities like pump stations and treatment plants are updated and improved, the City will include new technologies to eliminate the use of fossil fuels.

See the  Municipal Energy Policies and Plans webpage for more information.

CP 900-03 will be updated periodically.