Sustainability and Resilience Task Force 03-19-2026

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut held a Sustainability and Resilience Task Force meeting on March 19, 2026, focusing on various environmental and community resilience initiatives. The meeting included updates from subcommittees on energy, mobility, buildings, waste, natural resources, and resilience. Key procurement-related discussions involved exploring funding and implementation strategies for clean energy projects such as community solar, heat pumps, and electric vehicle fleet transitions for the police department. The task force also discussed potential policy recommendations like energy benchmarking, building performance standards, and streamlined permitting for solar and heat pumps. Additionally, the group planned a community survey to gather input on sustainability priorities and mobility needs, with considerations for survey design and distribution to ensure broad and representative participation. Branding and outreach strategies for the task force were also addressed to enhance public engagement. While no specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, the meeting emphasized coordination with city departments, utilities, and nonprofits to support sustainability goals and potential future procurement activities.