Fort Worth, TX

Settled in 1849 where the West begins, Fort Worth, Texas, is the nation’s 16th-largest city and growing rapidly. The city of cowboys and culture blends its rich history with a forward-looking vision of a more sustainable future that honors and balances concerns for environment, equity, and economy.

The City of Fort Worth’s Resource Conservation Program dates back over thirty years to its Municipal Energy Management Plan, a response to the 1970s energy crises. This commitment has expanded to include Fort Worth's Community Partnership with the Better Buildings Challenge. As part of the partnership, Fort Worth is sharing its insights and best practices with the DOE and communities across the country. Fort Worth continues to use performance contracting to better manage local energy, water, and funding resources while improving the performance of their buildings. Fort Worth seeks to address broader energy concerns in the community, including transportation and water services. As part of its efforts, the city has developed a central education and outreach link within the community and is updating its energy management plan.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

20% reduction in energy intensity by 2022

20% reduction in water intensity

Presentation

Energy/Water Nexus: Not Just a Drop in the Bucket

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Energy/Water Nexus: Not Just a Drop in the Bucket

Tools

Fort Worth Water Sub-Committee Charter

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Fort Worth Finance Sub-Committee Charter

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Fort Worth Communications Sub-Committee Charter

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Fort Worth Sample Network Newsletter

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Fort Worth Benchmarking Tutorials

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Fort Worth City-Program Summary

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Fort Worth Better Buildings Challenge Introductory Letter

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Fort Worth Better Buildings Challenge Network Synopsis

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Fort Worth Better Buildings Challenge Ally Agreement

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Fort Worth Better Buildings Challenge Advisory Committee Bylaw Articles

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Fort Worth Energy Audit Sub-Committee Charter

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Fort Worth Better Buildings Assessment Program

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Fort Worth EUI Table Template

Showcase Project

City of Fort Worth: Southside Service Center

Implementation Model

Fort Worth Partner-Ally Network

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

Water Reduction

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Commitment

DOE Program Participation