# Healthy Building Technical Committee 9-2-2026

The City of Evanston's Healthy Building Technical Committee convened on September 2, 2026, primarily to discuss building energy benchmarking data, target setting for energy use intensity (EUI), and interim renewable energy requirements as part of their building performance standards. The committee reviewed benchmarking data comparing local building performance to national standards, deliberated on setting aggressive versus moderate EUI targets for 2050, and considered interim targets such as requiring a minimum onsite solar capacity or a 30% renewable electricity threshold by 2040. They also discussed challenges related to tracking renewable energy generation and utility reporting, as well as the implications of Illinois' renewable portfolio standards on compliance. Additionally, the committee reviewed proposed fines for noncompliance with benchmarking and building performance standards, including a tiered fine structure based on square footage and missed targets, with a cap on total fines per property. The discussion included considerations for alternative compliance plans and the timing of submissions to avoid penalties. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the meeting focused on policy and compliance frameworks that will influence future procurement and building management practices in Evanston.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 02, 2026

### Sources
- [Healthy Building Technical Committee 9-2-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQJy-zFMr2Y) - City of Evanston, IL