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File #: 23-0085    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/29/2023 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 9/12/2023 Final action: 9/12/2023
Title: Green Home Certification Program Brief Description: The Environmental Awareness Committee has developed a proposal for a Green Home Certification registration program as an additional method to increase awareness of sustainable home improvement resources and related cost savings.
Indexes: Community Development
Attachments: 1. Council Workshop 9.12.23 - Green Cert - Staff Memo, 2. DRAFT - Green Home Certification Registration, 3. Examples of Accepted Certification Reports
Related files: 22-0056

Title

Green Home Certification Program

Brief Description: The Environmental Awareness Committee has developed a proposal for a Green Home Certification registration program as an additional method to increase awareness of sustainable home improvement resources and related cost savings.

Body

Legislative History

22-0056 - Discussion regarding Green Certification Program - 6/14/2022

Purpose & Explanation

The Environmental Awareness Committee (EAC) first presented to City Council about the concept of a green home certification program at the 6/14/22 Council workshop.  Please see the attached memorandum for additional information regarding educational efforts over the previous year and the proposed Green Home Certification Registration proposal.   

Timing Considerations

None

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)

                       Appropriation Not Required.

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff recommends City Council Provide direction on the proposed Green Home Certification Program. 

Submitted by,

Thomas J. Sheridan, Interim City Manager

Greg Hannan, Community Development Director

Emily Fernandez, Community Project Planner