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ENERGY AND WATER
Protecting our resources for future generations.
Energy and Water
Buildings are the single largest contributor to GHG emissions from the County’s operations, accounting for 44.5% of all emissions. These emissions stem primarily from the use of natural gas in County buildings. Transitioning away from natural gas in buildings requires all-electric new construction and electric replacements for existing equipment at the end of its useful life. Presented below are the climate objectives and actions that are designed to reduce emissions from new and existing buildings and reduce water consumption.
Goals:
2030: 80% of existing buildings electrified
2030: 50% reduction in energy emissions compared to 2005
2030: 15% reduction in water consumption compared to 2005
2035: 100% of existing buildings electrified
2035: 100% reduction in energy emissions compared to 2005
2035: 30% reduction in water consumption compared to 2005
