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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

 Q2 Progress

Reported April 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:

  • Aviation

  • Development Services

  • Economic Development

  • Environmental Quality & Sustainability 

  • Planning & Urban Design

  • Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization 

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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.

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Year Four Work Plan

COMPLETE: 2 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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B11: Update the building code to require wiring conduits for solar photovoltaics and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction.
  • Promote City's adoption of 2021 International Codes
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