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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 2024
The combined building and energy sectors account for the highest percentage of GHG emissions in Dallas (64%). In FY 23-24, 11 actions from this sector will be initiated, with 25 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:
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Aviation
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Development Services
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Economic Development
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Environmental Quality & Sustainability
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Planning & Urban Design
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Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization
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 Four Work Plan
COMPLETE: 4 Milestones
B1: Demonstrate leadership in developing a carbon neutrality plan for municipal operations.
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Plan and hold Annual North Texas Climate Symposium
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Update OEQS Website to support greater reach for outreach and engagement
B2: Achieve Level 3+ Airport Carbon Accreditation at Love Field for carbon neutral operations and maintain accreditation for DFW, and pursue for Dallas Executive Airport.
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Achieve and maintain Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation at Dallas Love Field Airport for carbon neutral and transformation operations
B11: Update the building code to require wiring conduits for solar photovoltaics and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction.
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Promote City's adoption of 2021 International Codes
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