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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with 2030 Districts Network to Develop Programs, Outreach, Engagement, and New Initiatives to Support Commercial Decarbonization ($225,000.00)
Memorandum
The City of Ann Arbor has set the ambitious and essential goal of a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by the year 2030 (known as A2ZERO). Guiding this goal is the City's "Living Carbon Neutrality Plan," which includes seven strategies and forty-four actions. Three of the strategies outlined in A2ZERO relate to energy usage: Strategy 1: powering our community with 100% renewable energy; Strategy 2: converting our appliances and vehicles to electric; and Strategy 3: improving the efficiency of our homes/businesses/etc. Over the last several years, the Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability has built infrastructure to support residents with embracing the above solutions. However, commercial businesses have not historically been an area of focus for this work. That is why the City is looking to contract with the 2030 District, as they are extremely experienced at working directly with commercial properties and are aligned with the goal of full decarbonization by 2030. To help expand our programmatic offerings and support services for commercial properties, OSI will work with the 2030 Districts Network on five tasks:.
1. Energy benchmarking assistance
2. Commercial energy saving assistance
3. Conduct energy education and engagement with commercial entities
4. Reporting and accountability
5. On demand support related to commercial decarbonization
The staff recommends a three-year contract with 2030 Districts Network with two, one-year, administrative options to extend.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding to support this work with 2030 District Network was integrated into the Office of Sustainability and Innovations 2024 Council adopted budget.
Staff
Prepared by: Missy Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director
Approved by: Milton Doho...
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