Are you a Truckee resident passionate about shaping the town's future? Take the Building Energy Use Community Survey to share your thoughts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our buildings.
Imagine if every building in Truckee could become a powerful ally in the fight against climate change. In a town where nearly 60% of greenhouse gas emissions stem from building energy use, transforming these structures into energy-efficient, low-carbon hubs could be the foundation of a sustainable future. Building decarbonization—reducing emissions from buildings through weatherization, energy efficiency, and switching to renewable energy sources—is a crucial local opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
So, what’s Truckee doing to support these changes? Town of Truckee staff have begun development of an Existing Building Decarbonization Roadmap that will outline policies and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing residential and commercial buildings in Truckee. Recently, the Town of Truckee hosted a building decarbonization workshop where community members were able to share their input, learn about building decarbonization through interactive displays, and speak to local experts to learn more about what changes they can make in their own homes. If you missed the workshop, you could still share your insights and make a difference by taking the Building Energy Use Community Survey!
You can learn more about building decarbonization and reach code exploration on the Keep Truckee Green website.