Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 01 17

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sustainability services for businesses, and collaborate on a green business recognition program. recognition for their successful progress in energy, waste, water and transportation." The City actively collaborates with PACE on the Green Business Recognition program. In 2017, the City and PACE included Louisville Elementary to promote the Green Business Recognition Program. In addition, PACE is an active partner to Louisville through Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy program. transportation, & waste) for businesses, and to collaborate on the Green Business Recognition Program. 14 CE-ET1S3: Provide and develop information for residents and businesses on conservation and rebate programs. The City has significantly stepped up its promotion of energy conservation and rebate programs, most notably as of May 2016 when the City of Louisville signed a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy offering for two years. Through a facilitated engagement process in partnership with Xcel Energy, the City developed the Louisville Energy Action Plan, as well as the Louisville Energy Stars brand for programs that promote energy efficiency and support the City's Sustainability Action Plan. As an outcome of this plan, the City's goal is to reduce total energy use by 1% annually, which could result in reducing total energy use by 11% over the 2015 baseline by 2027. Conservation and rebate programs that accomplish the City's goals developed in the Louisville Energy Action Plan are advertised under the Louisville Energy Stars logo. The City of Louisville's Energy Stars program developed in partnership with Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy encourages energy efficiency and renewable energy, leverages resources and benefits the economic vitality, environmental health and well-being of the community through the following strategies: • Large Business Outreach • Grow the Green Business Program • Increase Residential Participation in Priority Areas • City Showcase - Integrate Energy Efficiency in City Facilities • City Showcase - Share Information Conservation and rebate programs are promoted on the website, in newsletters and other outreach materials, as well as through outreach sessions, such as the Louisville Sustainability Series and the CTC Building Owners Association December meeting. EnergySmart and PACE services play a key role in the strategy, among others. The Planning & Building Department also makes outreach materials available. • Continue to promote and develop information under the Energy Stars logo for residents and businesses on conservation and rebate programs for energy efficiency and renewable energy.