06-03-26 Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

The City of Boulder Environmental Advisory Board held a meeting on June 3, 2026, focusing primarily on environmental policy initiatives related to building performance and sustainable purchasing. Key procurement-related discussions included the award of a $1.5 million grant from the Denver Regional Council of Governments to support policy analysis and implementation of building performance ordinances aimed at decarbonizing commercial and rental buildings. The city has engaged consultants to conduct technical and policy analyses to develop updated building performance standards, streamline energy regulations, and explore compliance pathways, with an emphasis on reducing emissions and promoting energy affordability. Additionally, the board discussed updates to the Environmental Purchasing Policy, including efforts to align purchasing with sustainability goals and support underserved businesses, with potential restrictions on single-use plastics and prioritization of sustainably sourced materials. The meeting also previewed upcoming council items related to building code changes, deconstruction codes, wildfire resilience, and sustainability plans for local events. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussions indicate ongoing and planned procurement activities to support these environmental initiatives.