Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Station 4Buildings and Energy City of Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan Open HouseGoals, Strategies, and Actions: Strategy 3. Encourage increased commercial and residential building energy efficiency In addition to changing the energy source, cutting energy use within buildings presents another opportunity to cut emissions. Potential actions include: • Requiring building audits for the largest or least efficient commercial or residential buildings. • Encouraging high energy-efficiency standards for new construction. • Working with property and business owners to identify and address barriers to efficiency in multifamily and commercial rent/lease properties. • Restarting the energy and green building challenges. 3Place “dot” here to support Strategy Strategy 4. Maximize efficiency of City buildings, facilities, and other energy-intensive equipment and operations This strategy reduces the emissions associated with City operations and promotes water and energy conservation. Potential actions the City can take to maximize its building and facility equipment efficiency include: • Implementing energy efficiency upgrades at City facilities. • Pursuing LEED or ENERGY STAR certification for buildings. 4Place “dot” here to support Strategy Strategy 5. Enhance energy reliability Projected climate impacts may make our energy sources less reliable. The City could take actions such as the following to help maximize resilience and reliability of Ashland’s energy sources: • Explore ways to balance diversity and resiliency of energy sources with technology capabilities, Ashland’s contractual obligations for purchasing energy from Bonneville Power Administration, and cost-effective implementation. • Explore enhanced energy storage systems to prevent disruptions. 5Place “dot” here to support Strategy Strategy 6. Adapt buildings to a changing climate The City can promote actions that help adapt buildings to climate impacts such as extreme heat and wildfire. Some example actions within this strategy could include: • Promotion of more resilient building techniques, such as white roofs that minimize urban heat effect and fireproof building materials. • Considering future climate conditions when designing City buildings to incorporate resilience-building elements. 6Place “dot” here to support Strategy