Below Plan

Reduce energy consumption in municipal buildings by 20% by 2030

Updates

Lower Energy Use

  • Municipal energy consumption dropped 4% in FY 2026 after energy use rose in FY2025 due to the opening the Drakeford Library Complex.

Smart Planning for the Future

  • In FY 2026, we audited all Town buildings to track energy habits, compare efficiency against regional benchmarks, and find ways to reduce waste.

  • We are using these results to fund high-impact energy-saving upgrades in the FY 2027 budget.

Next Steps

Monitoring & Quick Action

  • Staff are tracking utility bill data in FY 2027 to catch and fix sudden energy spikes right away.

Upgrading Facilities

  • Two high-impact projects, the Town Hall rebuild at Century Center and new HVAC systems at Fire Station 2, begin this year.

Cleaner, Greener Standards

  • Both building projects will follow the Town's High Performance Building Policy, using all-electric equipment and highly energy-efficient practices.