Built Environment Network
The Built Environment Network focuses on Climate Actions designed to:
- promote and facilitate the transition to energy efficient structures utilizing renewable energy sources
- facilitate changes to the current building codes
- promote and support transition to renewable energy sources for heating for all public buildings and
- promote legislation to require solar power for new construction.
The Built Environment Network’s Climate Actions for 2020
ACTIONS | IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES |
Support, promote and advocate for expansion of energy efficient affordable housing throughout the region. | |
Engage with CVEC funding on affordable housing | |
Determine availability of matching state grants for low to moderate housing. | |
Engage with Cape Light Compact on programs | |
Support and advocate for all affordable housing projects (Ch. 40B) to be net zero. | |
Work with Cape Cod Commission and provide support for development of model zoning bylaw that addresses density, walkability, sewer connections. | |
Support and advocate for State and local adoption of the strongest possible building codes/energy codes available (aim for passive house). | |
Advocate for legislation on state level for updating building codes to set net zero goal. | |
Support stretch code efforts in towns that are not currently stretch: Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Barnstable, Eastham. | |
Support and promote strengthened and equitable enforcement of building codes. | |
Increase training for Builders on updated codes. | |
Develop training materials and programs targeted to town building staff. | |
Engage regional architects, builders, contractors, realtors and others associated with the Built Environment to commit to goals reaching Net Zero. | |
Engage with builders to participate in the dialogue and solutions. | |
Connect with “Homebuilders” through Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod and initiate targeted conversations. | |
Where possible, publicize and promote availability of energy efficiency funds. | |
Increase training for Builders on updated codes. | |
Persuade realtors to use a HERS “green stamp” on qualifying listings. | |
Support and advocate for a moratorium on new single family dwelling units. | |
Advocate for the housing choice bill. | |
Cape Cod Commission DCPC as an option? | |
Support a moratorium on new gas hookups. | |
See San Luis Obispo | |
Partner with and support Cape Cod Commission’s focus on regional plan amendments to increase efficiency / strategic electrification | |
Support climate-focused education efforts across the region. | |
Develop built energy-focused materials for the Climate Education Database. | |
Support community education and demonstration projects. | |
Develop training materials for builders, contractors, realtors. |