Net Zero Energy City and Climate Emergency Initiatives
We are as committed as ever to reaching our goal of becoming a Net Zero Energy City by 2030, and the FY 23 budget will continue fighting the climate emergency and moving us forward.
These initiatives are largely funded through Burlington Electric Department revenues, federal grants, and the Net Zero Energy Revenue Bond, including:
- More than $2 million for customer strategic electrification incentives and programs, such as rebates for heat pumps, e-bike, e-mowers, and home charging stations.
- $1.5 million for energy efficiency incentives and programs; adding EV charging infrastructure and continuing to replace our City fleet with electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Continuing to replace our City fleet with electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, with at least seven vehicles planned for FY 23.
The City’s aggressive efforts to address the climate emergency by electrifying everything continue to garner national attention. If you would like to know more about these efforts and why electrification is such a significant strategy check out this recent article by the MIT Sloan Sustainability Institute and this Land Matters podcast about Burlington by the Lincoln Land Institute.
I hope that all Burlingtonians have a safe and enjoyable summer. I look forward to seeing you around town soon.
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