Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 111

development. The city began using
the 2009 International Energy
Conservation Code in 2011, which has
specific requirements for heating and
cooling systems, windows, insulation,
and building orientation.
The Energy Efficiency Action Plan
was funded by the Department of
Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
to complete energy efficiency and
conservations projects throughout
the city. While funding from EECBG is
no longer available, the grant allowed
staff to draft the Action Plan to guide
energy conservation efforts through
2020. Although the Action Plan was
never formally adopted, many of the
principles and projects recommended
in the Plan are supported and
implemented by the city whenever
possible. The plan encourages
replacing outdated and inefficient
equipment, upgrading indoor lighting
to LED bulbs, and implementing
vehicle idle reduction technology.

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