Cleveland, OH

The City of Cleveland works to leverage the City’s wealth of assets by collaborating with the community to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of its citizens. Through the Sustainable Cleveland 2019 initiative (www.city.cleveland.oh.us/sustainability), the City is developing a thriving and resilient Cleveland region, while “Building an Economic Engine to Empower a Green City on a Blue Lake.” To lead by example, the City develops and implements policies and practices within its own operations to embrace a culture of sustainability. Meeting the Better Buildings Challenge and Better Climate Challenge commitments are a key element of this leadership.

Along with making the Better Buildings Challenge and Better Climate Challenge commitments, the Mayor and Cleveland City Council have supported joining, through resolution, the Cleveland 2030 District. The District is the second of its kind in the country, representing a coalition of building owners, service professionals, and community stakeholders working together to rapidly transform the built environment of Cleveland through large-scale reductions in the energy use, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions.

As a Founding Member, City Council and the Mayor agree to support the District’s performance goals through the following actions:

Sharing with the Cleveland 2030 District Leadership Committee: building energy use, water use, and Transportation Management Plan data; best practices and lessons learned for case studies; and challenges for further improvements.
Participation in the following programs: ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager; U.S. Green Building Council’s Building Performance Partnership; and use of the Cleveland 2030 District/BOMA Clinton Climate Initiative Assessment tools.
Support for the Cleveland 2030 District Committee by participating in District decision-making, evaluating membership criteria for property owners and stakeholders, and mentoring.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

50% GHG reduction by 2030

20% reduction in energy intensity

Video

Season 2, Episode 1: City of Cleveland | Better Climate Challenge Road Show

Other Resources Fact Sheet

Combined Heat and Power for Resiliency Accelerator Results Fact Sheet

Other Resources Fact Sheet

Combined Heat and Power for Resiliency Accelerator Results Fact Sheet

Presentation

We're Engaged! Building Relationships that Lower Energy Intensity

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We're Engaged! Building Relationships that Lower Energy Intensity

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Best Behavior: Strategies to Successfully Engage Occupants

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Best Behavior: Strategies to Successfully Engage Occupants

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Sustainable Cleveland: Building a Thriving Green City on a Blue Lake

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Innovative City Strategies to Renewable Energy Procurement

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Innovative City Strategies to Renewable Energy Procurement

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High Performance Street and Area Lighting Upgrades: The Time to Act is Now

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High Performance Street and Area Lighting Upgrades: The Time to Act is Now

Tools

Sustainable Cleveland Website

Tools

Cleveland Annual Municipal GHG Emissions

Tools

Cleveland Climate Action Plan

Tools

Cleveland Sustainable Municipal Building Policy

Showcase Project

City of Cleveland: Fire Station 1

Presentation

Best Practices in Data Access, Tracking, and Analysis: Workshop for the Public Sector

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Best Practices in Data Access, Tracking, and Analysis: Workshop for the Public Sector

Implementation Model

Cleveland, OH's Municipal Action Plan for Sustainability

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

Better Climate Challenge

Goal

Commitment

DOE Program Participation