The City of New Orleans continues to work toward its objective of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. One tool to help with this progress is the adoption of a benchmarking ordinance related to energy use in large buildings. The City Council’s Utility and Climate committees have this on their agenda for a joint meeting this coming Monday, June 16. The city’s flyer pictured above provides more information.
The Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition (GNOICC) is supporting this ordinance. GNOICC’s founder and chair, Pastor Gregory Manning, has sent a letter of support to City Councilmembers. Manning states that “Twenty percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in New Orleans come from energy use in large buildings. By tracking and disclosing energy use, this ordinance will spur cost-saving improvements, reduce emissions, and support the City’s efforts to achieve its climate goals.” He adds that the city is not alone in taking this action: “With $1.5 million in federal funding for this initiative, New Orleans is ready to join more than 50 jurisdictions that have demonstrated the success of benchmarking.”
Read Pastor Manning’s full letter
