Co-chairs:
Laura Little - laura.rose.little {at} gmail(.)com

If you want to become an active member of this Task Force or would like more info about the projects, please contact the co-chairs.

This sector contributes the largest amount of GHG emissions in Evanston and nationwide. Based on the Evanston GHG Emissions Inventory, Evanston produces approximately 866,000 MTCO₂ from electric and natural gas consumption. This represents 83% of total GHG emissions!

The total emissions reduction goal for this sector is 118,675 MTCO₂. Representing more than 80% of Evanston’s overall reduction goal, this sector offers the greatest potential for direct reductions in GHG emissions.

Some of the EE & B task force implementation areas are:

• Improving energy efficiency in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings;
• Reducing emissions and increasing efficiency in public places (City-owned and operated buildings, parking lots, garages, and streets);
• Encouraging participation by individuals and businesses in various energy efficiency incentive programs
• Encouraging weatherization programs, including those for low-income households
• Supporting use of CFLs by all community members