Public Buildings. Nothing new about public buildings, of course, but cities, towns, counties, etc. are ideally positioned to Lead by Example, by making sure that their current and future properties are as energy-efficient and clean energy-powered as possible. “Public Buildings Portfolio Management Implementation Guide” From the New Buildings Institute. www.newbuildings.org The Guide outlines a process to help staff engage stakeholders, set tangible goals, target opportunities, and develop a plan to achieve deep and ongoing energy reductions in public building portfolios. It is applicable to any city, county, regional government, state agency, or school district interested in saving on operating costs, reducing emissions, and leading by example in its community. “Blueprint For an Energy-efficient City Hall” www.toronto.ca . “Target Zero: a Journey to Decarbonizing the Public Sector” www.mckinsey.com 8/22/22.
“Green Building Policy for City-owned Facilities” www.portlandoregon.gov . “Solar and Storage For Cities” www.cityrenewables.org . “How to Install Solar Panels on City-owned Property” www.c40knowledgehub.org . “Northern Denmark Integrated Green Energy” www.youtube.com . And re. Public schools: “Brighter Future: A Study on Solar in U.S. K – 12 Schools” www.canarymedia.com . “K12 Climate Action Plan” The Aspen Institute. www.thisisplaneted.org Sept. ‘21. “State Auditor Review Finds Local Government Solar Energy Projects Save Taxpayer Funds” www.auditor.iowa.gov 2/25/21.