Healthy Buildings Accountability Board Meeting 3-6-2026

The City of Evanston's Healthy Buildings Accountability Board held a meeting on March 6, 2026, focusing primarily on the development and implementation of policies related to energy equity and healthy building standards. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on a $10,000 technical assistance grant awarded to Connections for the Homeless through the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to conduct surveys assessing energy burdens on renters and landlords. The board also discussed the launch of the Sustain Evanston program, which offers grants up to $25,000 for commercial building improvements related to energy efficiency and electrification. Additionally, the board reviewed criteria for defining equity prioritized buildings, considering affordability metrics and alternative compliance pathways, with an emphasis on data gathering and stakeholder engagement to inform future rulemaking and potential funding allocations. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement and funding decisions related to energy efficiency initiatives.