Cities

Parents

Cities should adopt and enforce city building energy efficiency codes unless preempted by state law 9, 245
Cities should adopt policies that retrofit and electrify their existing buildings 11, 293
Cities should consider establishing emissions and sustainability policies that include energy-efficiency goals 9, 245
Cities should develop an integrated suite of energy efficiency policies containing a full suite of complementary policies, including minimum standards, voluntary labeling, incentives, and other decarbonization policies 9, 219 232 247
Cities should establish city tax deductions or credits for energy-efficient equipment 9, 245
Cities should finance energy efficiency programs 9, 245
Cities should work with DOE to assess and install efficient outdoor lighting 9, 250
Cities with public transport and bike lanes should consider beasibility of banning older IEC vehicles during peak traffic hours 14, 381