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Commissioners ask who will pay extra costs for energy-efficient housing
Summary
During review of Goal 2.2 in the Climate Resiliency Element, commissioners asked whether energy-efficiency requirements would increase costs and who would bear them; consultant Katherine Allison said city or state grants could help cover differences.
Commissioners pressed for clarity on Goal 2.2's energy-efficiency approach and how additional costs would be paid.
Commissioner Shane Nilles asked "who would pay the difference" when energy-efficient housing increases development costs. Consultant Katherine Allison replied that "the City or state grants will help to pay for the difference." The commission discussed adding qualifiers such as "cost effective" or "efficient and affordable" to Goal 2.4 to reflect cost concerns.
Staff agreed to provide a list of potential grants and related data to help commissioners evaluate implementation feasibility. No binding funding commitment was made at the March 9 meeting.
