Recommendation SI.3
Recommendation Status: New
Require updated design guidelines to increase the supply of more energy efficient homes and ensure lower household utility costs long term.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reducing energy costs can lead to housing cost burden, leaving more income for wealth building.
Using products and practices that protect the environment reduce adverse impacts to living conditions.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Sustainable Infrastructure
Complete Communities
Inclusive Economies
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
American Institute of Architects St. Louis
St. Louis Construction Cooperative
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Assess new energy efficient fee and offer property tax abatement
Tracking Implementation
Develop more incentives to increase the supply of energy efficient homes.
Tracking Success
Percentage increase in energy efficient homes compared to the overall number of homes.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Reduce incentives for energy efficient homes while maintaining outreach to increase awareness on the long-term benefits of energy efficiency.
If underperforming, what should we do?