Recommendation SI.16
Recommendation Status: Existing
Utilize renewable energy and alternative fuels for public buildings, vehicles and transportation.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduces energy costs for the public sector while improving indoor air quality and enhancing building resilience to extreme weather.
Sustainability Considerations
Increases the use of energy-efficient materials and technologies, promotes resource conservation and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. For the public sector utility bills are reduced and there is improved public building resiliency.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Municipalities
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
DOE The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Programs
MO_DNR DOE programs
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Local Municipalities funding
GRG
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Energy + GHG Emissions
LEED_ND_ Green Infrastructure & Buildings
If overperforming, what should we do?
County staff to develop an Action Plan to achieve.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Publish and Educate developers and residents.