1. Upon review of the
International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC) by
the Neighborhood Resources Division and appropriate technical review boards,
City Commissioners should direct staff to establish a separate committee
composed of members of both the Recycling and Resource Conservation Advisory
Board and appropriate technical advisory board members (Electrical, Plumber and
Gas Fitters, Mechanical) to review the International Energy Conservation (IEC) Code
for consideration of adoption. Such a review could run concurrently with the
IBC review.
2. Ensure that new and
existing City facilities are designed, maintained and upgraded, as required, to
be at least as energy efficient as identified by the International Energy
Conservation Code or comparable design standards and codes. Amend current
Environmental Procurement Policy (EPP) No. 80 to include these requirements.
3. Provide necessary
funding and support such that the City of Lawrence Public Library expansion project be designated
a “pilot” energy conservation project with a focus on educating the public
while saving public dollars on lifetime energy and maintenance costs. This
could be achieved by designing the building to be a green or sustainable
building that meets the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification criteria.
4. City staff should
identify cost effective opportunities for energy conservation within those City
programs (e.g. Neighborhood Resources Division and the Housing Trust Fund
Board) that provide funding for new construction, renovation and/or appliance
purchases for low-income residential housing and housing improvement projects.
Should the International Energy Conservation Code be adopted by the City of Lawrence, these energy
conservation elements will be incorporated into the above-mentioned activities.
5. City Departments and/or
Divisions should vigorously communicate energy conservation information and
develop public education and outreach opportunities targeting citizens of
Lawrence via existing communication media outlets including but not limited to
website, public access channel, print, utility bill, pilot programs, etc.
6. Provide necessary staff
resources and funding to continue and enhance the Annual Home Energy
Conservation Fair and Sustainable Home Tour.
7. Research and implement
strategies that will reduce adverse effects of man-made light including glare,
light trespass, and energy use within the City of Lawrence. This would
include, but not be limited to, city and commercial parking lots, fueling
stations, and interior lighting of city facilities. Review and renegotiate
current contract with Westar Energy, Inc. to incorporate reduced glare lighting
and energy conservation light fixtures on public streets, both new and
existing, and areas where practicable.
