MOTION: That the Town appropriate $40,000 for Phase III of a study to determine whether the
Town can develop guidelines for achieving building which results in no greenhouse gas
emissions, to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and that to meet this
appropriation $40,000 be raised in the tax levy.
Buildings in Lexington are currently responsible for 66% of Lexington’s
greenhouse gas emissions. The Getting to Net Zero Task Force is exploring the possibility
of reducing emissions from buildings Town-wide to net zero over the next 25 to 35 years.
The Task Force is composed of a broad range of stakeholders including local businesses,
commercial and residential property owners, subject matter experts, Town staff, and
appropriate Town committee members. The Task Force, with the assistance of consultants,
will develop strategies, plans, and recommendations to achieve an annual balance of zero
greenhouse gas emissions from building operations for approval by the Town.
Presentation is HERE
Mark Sandeen, Chair of Sustainable Lexington Committee explains Getting to Net Zero is a 25 year Goal to transition to 100% renewable energy, via:
Presentation is HERE
Mark Sandeen, Chair of Sustainable Lexington Committee explains Getting to Net Zero is a 25 year Goal to transition to 100% renewable energy, via:
- Report - assessment of buildings' performance
- Reduce - energy efficiency & fuel switching
- Produce - maximize onsite renewable energy
- Purchase - buy renewable electricity
Recommendations of Boards & Committees
BoS: Supports
AC: Unanimously Support
YES: 135
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 3
MOTION PASSES
Wednesday April 4, 2018:
Safe Communities
Consent Agenda
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We are Adjourned 10:25 PM