# 08-28-2026 Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting Video

The Lakewood, Colorado Sustainability Advisory Committee met on August 28, 2026, to discuss various sustainability initiatives including the potential for Lakewood to become a certified Blue Zone community, updates on the city's greenhouse gas inventory, and the launch of an interactive climate action dashboard. Key procurement-related topics included the exploration of grants to support building retrocommissioning and energy efficiency upgrades, as well as potential funding and partnerships for transportation initiatives such as bike share programs and a circulator service connecting key community areas. The committee also discussed the need for strategic budget planning to support municipal decarbonization efforts, including geothermal system upgrades and infrastructure improvements. Outreach efforts to local businesses regarding energy benchmarking and building performance standards were highlighted, with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and resource availability. The meeting concluded with plans to continue collaboration on energy and transportation projects and to engage the new city manager in sustainability efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** August 28, 2026

### Sources
- [08-28-2026 Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-Rp-FdVW24) - Lakewood Colorado