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City proposes $1.5M REMP allocation to boost building efficiency and decarbonization incentives
Summary
Staff proposed allocating $1.5 million from the Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP) — $700k existing and $802k supplemental — to expand community incentives for building efficiency, with 90% for direct incentives and 10% for BuildingIQ participation support.
Claire McLaughlin, the city sustainability manager, outlined a staff plan to deploy $1.5 million from the Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP) for 2026. She said the program was established to let building owners either install on‑site renewables or pay a fee‑in‑lieu; recent development and code changes have driven higher REMP revenues ($1.6M year to date with a fund balance over $4.3M).
Staff proposed $1.5M in REMP funds for incentives and decarbonization support: 90% directed to building incentives (grants, rebates, assessments, advising) and 10% allocated to the BuildingIQ program, with a proposed $250,000 earmark for BuildingIQ participants. Claire said staff will return in early 2026 with a proposed contract for implementation and noted the city historically partnered with CORE (Community Office for Resource Efficiency) for program delivery. Some council members supported prioritizing direct incentives and questioned the need for additional BuildingIQ funding; the council approved moving the allocation forward for further contract detail.
