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GOAL 1:

DALLAS' BUILDINGS ARE ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND CLIMATE RESILIENT

Targets

-100% NEW CONSTRUCTION WILL BE NET ZERO ENERGY FROM 2030

 

-EXISTING RESIDENTIAL HOMES REDUCE ENERGY USE 10% AND 25% BY 2030 AND 2050, RESPECTIVELY

 Q3 Progress

Reported July 2023

The combined building and energy sectors account for the highest percentage of GHG emissions in Dallas (64%). In FY 22-23, 11 actions from this sector will be initiated, with 26 identified milestones. These actions include expansion of existing programs and efforts, as well as updates to existing codes and ordinances. Implementation of these milestones will involve collaboration between the following City departments:

  • Aviation

  • Development Services

  • Economic Development

  • Environmental Quality & Sustainability 

  • Planning & Urban Design

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Note: Actions marked as ongoing span multiple fiscal years, meaning efforts will be carried out continuously and therefore will not be marked complete until the end of this fiscal year.


Year Three Work Plan

COMPLETE: 7 Milestones

B1: Demonstrate leadership in developing a carbon neutrality plan for municipal operations.
  • Plan and hold Annual North Texas Climate Symposium
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B3: Develop clear and comprehensive educational program for building owners and tenants about existing energy efficiency programs.
  • Conduct workshops for building owners and real estate professionals to convey benefits of energy efficiency programs
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B4: Implement a citywide building weatherization program through partnership with community organizations.
  • Launch a weatherization campaign to raise awareness of benefits of home weatherization upgrades
     
B6: Establish a building efficiency and electrification program (for existing buildings) to replace appliances and systems with electric and other efficient and cost-effective options.
  • Develop building energy efficiency outreach & engagement program
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B11: Update the building code to require wiring conduits for solar photovoltaics and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction.
  • Initiate building code updates upon completion of the NCTCOG 2021 Code Update process
  • Adopt the solar photovoltaics provisions along with the 2021 International Codes
  • Work with CAO on approach towards a local amendment to include the EV charging provisions
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