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City sustainability, energy-plan updates continue; stakeholder interviews planned in April–May
Summary
Staff reported progress on a consultant-led comprehensive energy plan for municipal buildings and an updated citywide sustainability plan funded by ARPA; department head interviews are planned in March with stakeholder interviews anticipated in April or May.
City staff told the Sustainability Advisory Board that consultants contracted for a municipal comprehensive energy plan and an updated sustainability plan are processing submitted data and scheduling interviews. The comprehensive energy plan covers major municipal buildings to identify energy use and potential efficiency measures; the sustainability plan, funded by ARPA, aims for a broader community-wide strategy.
Emma said staff sent consultant materials in December and January and are scheduling department head and manager interviews in mid- to late March to align with mandatory staff training. Public stakeholder interviews are likely to follow in April or May. The board also discussed examples from other Wisconsin municipalities: a member noted Sun Prairie achieved 100% renewable electricity for municipal buildings and suggested Oshkosh study that model.
Board members encouraged outreach to department heads and stakeholders and offered to meet individually with new board member Paul Trader to provide background. No formal policy decisions were made; the board will receive further information on consultant schedules and draft recommendations in coming months.
Next steps: staff to continue biweekly check-ins with the consultant, schedule interviews with department heads and managers, and plan public stakeholder sessions in April or May.
