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Kingston staff to pursue design work for one building amid $24M decarbonization estimate; thermal network technical assistance ongoing
Summary
City staff told the commission that a consultant's energy model estimates $24 million to decarbonize multiple municipal buildings. With $3 million available, staff expect to proceed with full design for one high-profile building, continue technical analysis of thermal energy network options and pursue grant funding.
City sustainability staff reported Jan. 22 that an energy consultant's model estimated about $24 million to decarbonize the city's building portfolio, while the city currently has roughly $3 million available for implementation. Julie Noble, the city's sustainability coordinator, said the plan now is to move forward with construction-level design for a prioritized high-profile building and produce 60% construction documents to enable implementation steps.
Noble said the estimated total cost covers multiple buildings; with available funds far short of the estimate, staff intend to complete full design for a single building so the city can "walk the walk in our most high-profile building," then seek…
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