Healthy Building Technical Committee 5-20-2026

The City of Evanston's Healthy Building Technical Committee convened on May 20, 2026, to discuss the implementation and data management related to the city's Healthy Buildings Ordinance. Key procurement-related topics included the engagement of Slipstream, a consulting firm tasked with analyzing building energy use intensity (EUI) data and assisting in setting interim performance targets for covered buildings. The committee reviewed challenges with data completeness and accuracy, particularly regarding exempt buildings and those not reporting, and emphasized the need for data cleanup and clearer property classifications. They also discussed the development of compliance forms and alternative compliance pathways, with plans to rely on Slipstream's forthcoming analysis due by mid-June to inform target setting and reporting requirements. No formal votes were taken during this workshop-style meeting, but action items include awaiting Slipstream's data analysis and further refining reporting and compliance processes.