Healthy Building Technical Committee Meeting 3/18/2026

The City of Evanston, IL Healthy Building Technical Committee convened on March 18, 2026, focusing primarily on discussions related to building performance standards and renewable energy targets as part of the Healthy Building Ordinance (HBO). Key topics included the development of renewable energy compliance pathways such as Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), community solar, and on-site generation, with considerations on how to structure interim targets and reporting periods leading up to 2050 goals. The committee also discussed benchmarking and energy use intensity (EUI) targets, the use of Energy Star scores for compliance verification, and the challenges of data collection and normalization across different building types. There was emphasis on creating clear guidelines for building owners to meet energy and renewable targets without micromanaging specific measures, and on the process for drafting ordinance language involving committee members, city staff, legal review, and eventual city council approval. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the groundwork for future policy and compliance frameworks that could influence procurement and vendor opportunities related to building energy performance and renewable energy solutions.