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Jun 04, 2020

Key Actions: Non-Residential Buildings

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Non-Residential Buildings

Electrify water heating and space heating in all K-12 facilities by 2030 (Estimated total reduction of 3,300 MT CO2e)
Convert all rooftop gas packs on non-residential buildings to electric heat pump systems by 2030 (Estimated total reduction of 1,100 MT CO2e)
Require all-electric non-residential new construction projects starting in 2021 (Estimated total reduction of 2,300 MT CO2e)
Electrify 80% of existing city-owned buildings by 2030
Require all commercial buildings above 25,000 sq ft to meet a carbon emissions intensity target by occupancy class with a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40% (Estimated total reduction of 16,200 MT CO2e)

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