Advance energy efficiency and conservation through technological solutions, behavioral strategies and policies in order to reduce GHG emissions as referenced in EN-1.
STRATEGIES
EN-2.1 Create incentives for above code building performance standards that align with GHG emissions reduction targets referenced in EN-1.
IMPLEMENTERS: local governments, private sector
EN-2.2 Implement mandatory green building ordinances compliant with Florida laws.
IMPLEMENTERS: local governments
EN-2.3 Develop policies to regularly audit, benchmark, and/or retro-commission large, existing government and private buildings and explore building performance standards.
IMPLEMENTERS: local governments, private sector, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations
EN-2.4 Develop an incentive for increasing the energy efficiency of the properties during 30- and/or 40-year building recertification.
IMPLEMENTERS: local governments
EN-2.5 Advance energy efficiency financing strategies through changes to local ordinances, the development of incentives and education and outreach.
IMPLEMENTERS: non-profit organizations, community-based organizations,
local governments, community development financial institutions
EN-2.6 Partner with local government and other stakeholders to assess the efficiency of the Florida Energy Code and define the responsibilities of each trade to improve compliance and enforcement, as well as any key synergies or alignment potential with the Florida Building Code.
IMPLEMENTERS: local governments, private sector, non-profit organizations,
community-based organizations, economic development organizations, professional/trade associations
STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: Florida Building Commission
EN-2.7 Support and advocate for the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) for increased energy savings through utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs, such as but not limited to the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, and develop competitive and affordable rates for energy efficiency retrofits and energy conservation measures.
IMPLEMENTERS: non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, local governments
STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: PSC
EN-2.8 Advocate for the Florida Building Commission to make changes to promote efficiency, renewable energy and electrification, and direct a portion of the commission’s research dollars to energy and water efficiency.
IMPLEMENTERS: non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, local governments, advocacy organizations
STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: Florida Building Commission