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Climate Action Commission backs Pearl rating for remodels, pushes EV charging expansion and authorizes HERS report
Summary
Commissioners reviewed prioritization scores and chose to prioritize a Pearl program for existing‑home retrofits while retaining HERS incentives; they backed expanding public EV charging this year and asked staff to design an EV ambassador program. Staff also committed to a comprehensive HERS report to the commission.
The Iowa City Climate Action Commission reviewed priority scoring for the Climate Action Plan and identified near‑term targets for buildings and transportation.
On buildings, staff reported the city’s HERS (Home Energy Rating System) incentive program has reached about 36% participation for new homes receiving a HERS score of 52 or better this year. "We're actually sitting at 36%," staff said, adding that a HERS score of 52 represents roughly 20% greater energy efficiency than construction built only to current Iowa code. The city offers a builder incentive of $1,800 per qualifying home; HERS ratings cost about $600, staff said.
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