# Healthy Building Technical Committee 9-16-2026


**Body:** City of Evanston, IL
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Evanston's Healthy Building Technical Committee convened on September 16, 2026, to discuss energy usage intensity (EUI) targets, renewable energy interim targets, and the fine structure related to building performance standards. The committee reviewed data comparing local building energy use against broader benchmarks such as the Energy Star Portfolio Manager Zone 5A median, debating whether to set targets that would impact 50%, 75%, or up to 90% of buildings by 2050. They considered the feasibility and aggressiveness of these targets, noting the availability of an alternative compliance pathway for building owners facing challenges. The discussion also touched on the implications of emissions targets, the need for interim milestones, and the potential impact of fines for non-compliance, including concerns about whether fines could be passed on to tenants. The committee agreed to tentatively propose a 75th percentile target while further analyzing emissions data and planned to revisit these issues in upcoming meetings. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but the conversation centered on policy targets that could influence future building upgrades and compliance efforts.

**Source:** City of Evanston, IL