The city of lakewood, colorado proposed to adopt and implement a BPS for buildings over 10,000 square feet to reach net zero emissions by 2050 through a 40% site energy reduction and requirement for…

The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $5,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Lakewood, Colorado under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). The grant supports the city's effort to adopt and implement a Building Performance Standard (BPS) to reach net zero emissions by 2050 through a 40% site energy reduction and renewable generation requirement for buildings over 10,000 square feet. The project focuses on a significant workforce development initiative, including an apprenticeship program to support low-income and climate-vulnerable residents and create local jobs to address the needs of Lakewood's building stock. The award period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

The city of lakewood, colorado proposed to adopt and implement a BPS for buildings over 10,000 square feet to reach net zero emissions by 2050 through a 40% site energy reduction and requirement for renewable generation. The proposal focuses on a significant workforce development effort to support the 830 buildings that would be covered by the BPS. The applicant outlines an apprenticeship program to support low income and climate vulnerable residents and develop local jobs to support the needs of the building stock.