Special Healthy Buildings Technical Committee Meeting 9-22-2026

The City of Evanston’s Special Healthy Buildings Technical Committee met on September 22, 2026, to discuss energy-use-intensity (EUI) targets for buildings. After comparing Energy Star and local data for climate zone 5A, the committee favored the more aggressive 5A median approach, with targets set by building type. Members estimated that roughly 74–75% of buildings in the 2024 dataset would need to improve. The motion to approve the targets passed with four affirmative votes. Members cited the alternative compliance pathway as a way to account for building-specific circumstances and stressed the importance of a fair review and appeals process.

No procurement, contract awards, vendor selections, or spending decisions were identified. The committee also discussed renewable-energy definitions and zero-greenhouse-gas-emissions goals for future consideration. Its next meeting was scheduled for October 21, 2026.