The City of Lacey will conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of the existing energy efficiency programs offered to private, public, and non-profit sectors.
City staff aims to identify areas of overlap, program gaps, and potential barriers to better allocate resources to residents and homeowners.
Land Use and Environment Committee Senior Planner Hans Shepherd, during the regular committee meeting on March 22, said the gap analysis would include interviews with program and content experts, local stakeholders, and regional partners.
“The analysis will allow us to allocate limited resources better while avoiding potential program redundancies,” Shepherds said.
Interviews will be divided into three categories: landlords and management agencies; tenants and renter groups; aging housing stock or houses built before 1980.
Shepherd said city staff would also coordinate with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) regarding energy-efficiency, rebates, and cost savings programs.
Starting in 2007, municipal buildings, utility systems, parks, recreation facilities, and more than 4,300 street lights in the city have been powered by renewable electricity sources through the PSE renewable energy credits program.
City staff will also conduct conversations with the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) on aspects of this effort.
“Looking forward, this may reduce greenhouse gas emissions while identifying ways to lessen our residents' financial burdens and health risks,” said Shepherds.
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