Sustainable Plans, Policies, and Practices
Residential Policies
The Energy Information Administration issued a report estimating that the total energy consumption for U.S. households in the Midwest was 2.91 quadrillion Btu in 2005. This correlates to $45.73 billion spent for energy usage costs, which meant an estimated $1,786 for every household that year (111). As energy costs continue to rise, policies that increase energy efficiency and conservation for residents are necessary to ensure a future for our posterity.
Independence,
- Offers online bill pay for utility bills ?(34)
Kansas City, MO
- Requires all new and gut rehabilitation residential buildings up to three stories meet the standard for EnergyStar Qualified New Homes
- Requires guidelines for appropriate inclusion of high efficiency equipment, materials and supplies, and installation techniques in its Minor Home Repair Program and Weatherization Program
- Ensures grant compliance through required inspections of new and gut rehabilitation residential buildings up to three stories by third party, HERS certified contractors (35)
Wyandotte County
- Ensures housing upgrades are energy efficient through Unified Government Housing Collaborative.?(36)
Last updated January 27, 2011 Communities that wish to update their information |