Healthy Building Technical Committee Meeting 4/1/2026

The City of Evanston's Healthy Building Technical Committee met on April 1, 2026, to discuss building energy benchmarking, data management, and target setting for energy efficiency and emissions reduction. The meeting focused on the use of Energy Star Portfolio Manager and related tools for tracking building energy use, including challenges with data entry, property identification, and integration of renewable energy sources like community solar. The committee reviewed Denver's approach to setting energy use intensity (EUI) targets based on local and national data, including provisions for mixed-use buildings, historical buildings, and equity priority buildings such as affordable housing. They discussed enforcement mechanisms like citations to improve compliance and data accuracy, as well as the importance of third-party data verification and customized energy reduction plans. Upcoming presentations and webinars were announced to support building owners in meeting benchmarking and performance standards. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussion highlighted potential needs for technical assistance and data management services to support the program's implementation.