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POLICY 32: Renewable energy readiness

This policy states:

Incentivize urban design and development that maximizes renewable energy readiness and enhances energy efficiency, especially for energy-burdened households. (Met Council/Local Government)

What is a policy?
Policies are statements of intent and approach to regional issues or topics, independently and with partners.

Actions

(Met Council) or (Local Government) or (Met Council/Local Government) are tags indicating responsibility for implementing the activity. 

Establish local renewable energy and energy-efficiency strategies and incentives. (Local Government) 

Promote green building certification, energy benchmarking, and enrollment in programs like Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy, to encourage sustainable construction and energy management practices. (Met Council/Local Government) 

Pursue funding to establish a local government grant program to accelerate building decarbonization through weatherization and building retrofits. (Met Council) 

Provide support for renewable energy and energy-efficiency measures, including adaptive reuse, in lower-income communities and affordable housing. (Met Council) 

Encourage renewable energy programs to support renewable energy deployment, especially for energy-burdened households. (Met Council) 

What is an action?
Actions are the specific activities to implement policies and achieve the goals and objectives.