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Council extends hot‑water exemption for larger commercial and multifamily projects; schedules June 2 public hearing
Summary
The South Burlington City Council approved first reading on an ordinance update May 5 to extend a temporary exemption that delays a requirement for renewable service‑water heating systems in larger commercial, mixed‑use and multiunit residential buildings. The council set a public hearing for June 2 at 7 p.m.
South Burlington City Council voted unanimously May 5 to approve an ordinance at first reading that extends, for two years, a temporary exemption from a 2022 local rule requiring renewable service‑water heating systems in certain building types and set a public hearing and second reading for June 2 at 7 p.m.
Climate Action Manager Bettina Miggues summarized the staff recommendation and timeline, saying, “Our recommendations are to extend the exemption for two years for multi unit residential buildings, mixed use buildings and commercial buildings that are heavy water users.” The extension would apply to buildings whose service systems are sized so they use a 1‑inch (or larger) water‑meter connection, a threshold staff used to define large water users.
The 2022 ordinance requires that new…
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