TC Resolution 23-18 Adopting an All Electric, Net Zero Energy Use Policy for Community Housing ProjectsA
Avon
C O L O R A D O
RESOLUTION 23-18
ADOPTING AN ALL ELECTRIC, NET ZERO
ENERGY USE POLICY FOR COMMUNITY
HOUSING PROJECTS
WHEREAS, Town of Avon adopted the Eagle County Climate Action Plan, as may be
amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Climate Action Plan identifies Net Zero and all electric
construction requirements by 2030 as an Immediate Priority Action; and
WHEREAS, there is a significant need for additional workforce housing in Eagle County and
the Town of Avon has adopted the definition of "Community Housing" in Section 3.14.020 of
the Avon Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Town of Avon desires to promote all electric, net zero construction for
Community Housing projects that include financial investment by the Town of Avon; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that the adoption of this policy to promote all
electric, net zero construction for Community Housing will promote the health, safety and
general welfare of the Avon community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL as follows:
1. New construction of Community Housing projects that receive financial investment from the
Town of Avon, including by not limited to tax and fee waivers, should be all electric and
should not include natural gas service or any appliances or equipment which use natural gas;
and
2. New construction of Community Housing should achieve Net Zero energy use, which is
preferred to be achieved on -site to the extent economically practicable and may be achieved
by enrolling in the Holy Cross Energy PuRE program purchase 100% renewable electric
energy or utilizing Holy Cross Energy's renewable energy portfolio.
ADOPTED AUGUST 22, 2023 by the AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By: Attes
Amy hillips, Mayo
Resolution 23-18 Adopting Electric, Net Zero Policy
August 22, 2023
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Miguel Jauregui