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ACTIONS: ● Share existing information on resources for reducing energy use in buildings, including the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Energy Rebates, free energy audits from power companies, etc. Ensure educational resources and opportunities for home energy improvements are accessible to low-income residents. ● Consider developing an incentive program or grant funding for residents to pursue a home audit. One example would be to refund residents the cost of their home audit if they address a certain number of inefficiencies identified in the home audit. Examine providing low-income residents with financial support in improving home efficiency if a home audit identifies significant issues. ● Consider adopting a sustainable building policy for all new and remodeled construction projects. ● Discuss participating in Partners in Energy Program and creating an Energy Action Plan. ● Subsidize Home Energy Audit for residents who commit to investing in some form of energy efficiency in their homes. ● Distribute educational materials explaining emerging solutions to electrify buildings that are currently served with natural gas. ● Communicate with rental property managers about improvement opportunities to decrease pressure on tenants who may be unable to make substantial changes. ● Promote installation of electric heating sources (geothermal, heat pump, water/heat pumps) in new construction (homes, housing complexes and business) ● Partner with Citizens Utility Board to provide consulting resources for homeowners looking to reduce energy costs. ● Create tracking mechanism for residents to self-report actions taken in improving energy efficiency (e.g. insulate attic, install steel rooftop, install heat pump). INITIATIVE 1 IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND PUBLIC FACILITIES IN ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE DESCRIPTION: According to the RII, the City can pursue changes to building efficiency in SAV to create a significant reduction in emissions, including electrifying buildings currently served by natural gas. The City must ensure that efficiency improvement resources are available to all residents, including low-income residents who may not have the financial resources to make the necessary changes independently. TIMELINE: 2024 - 2029 >>> SAV has seen a decline in electricity consumption but a notable increase in natural gas usage for energy generation METRICS: Coordinate with local energy providers to track changes in energy consumption. FOCUS >>> 30 << CLIMATE PLAN 2023