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Richmond’s Joint Energy Team cites cost savings, first city-owned solar site and ULI net‑zero cohort award
Summary
The city’s Joint Energy Team (JET) reported internal savings, progress on electric vehicle policy and the first city-owned on-site solar installation; the city was also selected for an Urban Land Institute net‑zero technical assistance cohort.
City sustainability staff updated the Governmental Operations Committee on the Joint Energy Team’s work and related sustainable-design initiatives, saying the cross-departmental effort has produced cost savings, operational changes and new awards.
Laura Thomas, director of the Office of Sustainability, said the JET — created in fiscal year 2024 and composed of more than 100 employees across departments — has already helped the city “save hundreds of thousands of dollars” and become a “silo breaker” that coordinates energy and efficiency efforts across departments.
Energy program manager Donna Lehi described…
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