NR-7 Energy Reduction Initiative and Annual Report

The City shall develop and implement a public information and education campaign to encourage every household and every business to reduce their energy consumption by 10 percent by 2020. The City shall evaluate and report to the City Council annually on the community’s progress in achieving the ten percent goal, and recommend additional efforts as necessary to ensure the goal is met. 

Responsible Department(s):
Public Works – Utilities and Environmental Services
Supporting Department(s)/Partner(s):
City Manager, Development Services, PG&E
Program Type(s):
City Master Plans, Strategies, and Programs (MPSP), Planning Studies and Reports (PSR), Public Information (PI)
Implements These Policy(ies):
Funding Source(s):
General Fund, Grants
Timeframe:
2014-2016, Annual

Program Status:
Not Started
In Progress
Complete

Hayward participates in the Bay Area Regional Energy Network's (BayREN) programs.  Staff is promoting BayREN's single-family program, includes the Home Energy Score and a variety of rebates for energy efficiency and electrification.