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GOAL 2:

DALLAS GENERATES AND USES RENEWABLE, RELIABLE, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY

Targets

739,000 kW AND 3,695,000 kW SOLAR POWER INSTALLED WITHIN THE CITY BY 2030 AND 2050, RESPECTIVELY.

 

20% AND 50% OF ALL DALLAS RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ENROLL IN RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PLANS BY 2030 AND 2050, RESPECTIVELY.

 Q4 Progress

Reported October 2024

The combined building and energy sectors account for the highest percentage of GHG emissions in Dallas (64%). While the City has committed to using 100 percent renewable energy, there is a desire to convert from using renewable energy credits to local on and off-site generation. In FY 23-24, 10 actions from this sector will be initiated, with 19 identified milestones. These actions include expansion of existing programs and efforts, as well as updates to existing codes and ordinances. Implementation of these milestones will involve collaboration between the following City departments: ​

  • Bond & Construction Management

  • Building Services

  • Environmental Quality & Sustainability

  • ​Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization

 

Note: Actions marked as ongoing span multiple fiscal years, meaning efforts will be carried out continuously and therefore will not be marked complete until the end of this fiscal year.


Year Four Work Plan

COMPLETE: 17 Milestones
E1: Maintain a high degree of reliability in the electric delivery grid through cooperative actions between the City and public utility companies.
  • Explore feasibility of City community solar projects with public utility companies
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E3: Continue partnership with public utility companies on an intensive program on renewable energy options.
  • Continue implementation of the Whole Home Weatherization Program resource HUB to connect residents with existing services
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E4: Invest in programs through local community colleges to train and establish a local workforce that is focused on renewable energy technologies.
  • Continue implementation of OEQS' Weatherization Proof-Of-Concept Project
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E5: Build a regional strategic partnership to promote adoption of renewable energy.
  • Continue rooftop solar revolving program as appropriations allow
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E6: Establish and invest in renewable energy hubs through partnerships with the private sector.
  • Evaluate funding opportunities relating to the development of renewable energy hubs
  • Identify potential partners in the private sector
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E7: Extend City efforts to develop more renewable energy projects on City facilities.
  • Continuously include renewable energy of new and existing facilities whenever feasible in the scopes of work
  • Recommend new capital city facility projects to lead in renewable energy facilities where feasible
  • Continue to require innovative renewable energy as part of the design services for city facilities in new construction or renovation of existing facilities
  • Work with stakeholders to develop guidelines and best practices for designing, constructing, and operating environmentally and habitat-friendly solar farms
  • Support BSD in developing renewable energy projects on city facilities as appropriations allow
  • Continue Solar Siting Inventory and Evaluation Study
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E8: Continue to implement Green Energy Policy for City facilities.
  • Continue to implement current green energy policy under the existing utility contract for procuring 100% renewable energy and associated renewable energy credits
  • Participate in active discussions with other departments to evaluate potential for developing on-site and off-site renewable energy projects
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E9: Extend partnership with organizations like PACE and other Public Utility Companies to provide further incentives for renewable energy.
  • Explore feasibility of implementing City program to incentivize solar installation for commercial and residential buildings
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E10: Advocate for renewable energy policies at the state and federal levels.
  • Support OGP Legislative advocacy of renewable energy policy in state and federal legislation
  • ​Continue to support OGP Legislative advocacy of renewable energy policy at Public Utility Commission of Texas
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